Sorry for not opening commissions this month yet, I have been facing a lot. I've had the commission details for the New Year ready for a weeks now, but I haven't had a good time to properly launch. Between needing to dedicate 2 weeks of the month to hosting and housing multiple guests in home, chasing the completion of remaining holiday comms, taking a major hit for taxes, resolving and working around car troubles amid harsh conditions, and now a rampant string of spontaneous computer shutdowns (this is my 3rd attempt at writing this update)... the string of high expenses & lost work opportunities have all been so tiring.

Dealing with all of this off the backend of the toughest, most expensive December in a long time has definitely left me worn out. The days just don't feel long enough, and I'm really stuck chasing the hours hoping I can get something going, but there seems to always be something in the way before I can hit my stride. Plus, I've wanted to give all of my overdue clients a progress check-in before reopening, to help maintain good faith in the fulfilment of their orders. To make up for the lost time I've kept you all waiting, the eventual opening for commissions will run with last year's prices. Then in the following opening, I will use the updated prices. Consider it a limited-time discount offer, as a token of my apologies.

I really hope this isn't the sign of more hardships. I don't think I can handle a rough year like 2024 all over again.

- FakeryWay