The summer is flying by.

AatR was such a fantastic flop: looking back on my entry comic causes physical pain, although my reference sheets aren't quite as hideous. However, I've moved on to more reachable conquests: =bekkia's Tell Me a Story Contest. I'm entering in the short category, but there are soooo many entries there that it has intimidated me to no end. I'm considering shaping up last year's novel writing month novel to throw in the long category, but this is a massive undertaking for such a short time. I'll let you know how it turns out.

My cousins have been up in Maine with me for the past week and it has made me realized how much I enjoy their company. Russell's old enough to get my skewed sense of humor and Abby is absolutely ridiculous, and thus we make quite a trio. I can't wait to bring them around Boston next year, once I know the territory.

Children's book illustration progress is moving along slower than molasses.

Also, everyone should go out and buy The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. I finished it about ten minutes ago and it has joined the slim and hallowed ranks of my favorite books.