I get pretty down in the winter, theres not a lot I can do to pull myself up by the bootstraps except draw. I cling to it all winter like it's my security blanket.

When the spring comes back, and the sun starts to shine undeniably bright, it's like a spiritual experience for me! The flowers come back, the birds come back and I come out of my metaphorical burrow. I feel like I see clearer, hear clearer and everything smells great like old leaves mingled with fresh green grass!

It's so good!

This year is especially good! I'm pushing myself to do new things, and to not be so afraid of what people think of me and just reach for what I want.
This is very hard for me, a person who lived most of her life fear-driven, but slowly I am finding my footing and even making a name for myself.

Winning this contest is such a blast. It is really amazing to see what can be done when people believe in you and like what you do! It's not often that I take chances like this, let alone see it pay off.

I am very much a new kid here on this website (oh my gosh what a welcoming committee!), but I am settling in and sticking around! It's a great website. It is full of good people and killer design. My two favorite things!


Thank you, kind readers and cheering-onners and friendly-nodders and say-helloers!
I'm gonna see you all in Chicago at the annual meetup I think! I am so excited for that aaahh!


Check my livejournal for my initial reaction to all of this (also check out all those amazing GIFS! I LOVE GIFS!)
http://binsybaby.livejournal.com/671731.html


EDIT:
http://www.cotygonzales.com/2010/03/08/interview-with-threadless-bestee-winner-emmy-cicierega/
Nice little interview I had with Coty Gonzales, a shirt reviewer! If you leave a comment there, you'll have the chance to win $25 of threadless store cred! Check it out :)