Okay, shoot. So it's been a while since I've blogged. I don't feel as though I owe anyone an apology, so I won't apologize for it. I've just been busy with other things, you know.
Nothing too outrageous, really. I've been continuing with voice acting, and I landed my very first role! The project is still very much in its infancy, but its being run by someone I know, so that's exciting. I wrote and casted my first aduio drama. I had a preplanned eight days off. Originally, this was for me to take care of my ex post surgery. But obviously that didn't work out, so I just used the time to catch up on some projects and rest. It was exactly what I needed.
The only unfortunate part is that at some point I picked up someone's cold, so my last two days of my lil' vacay was spent sick. I have to go to work sick, but I'm hoping maybe I can leave early. I almost can't afford to because next check is my rent check, but I know I'll be okay no matter what happens. I'll make enough to at least cover rent, and I have a lot of sick time anyway. I'll be good.
One sad thing that happened is that I helped my friend pack for his move to Germany. I'm super glad he's moving. Not only is he trans, but he is also chronically ill. If he were to stay, he'd lose his health insurance in Janurary. He's able to go on a particular visa because he's a published author. I'm so hopeful and excited for him. Sucks because he's moving, and he's a good friend, but he'll be better off in Europe given his situation.
For similar reasons, I think I'm now pretty serious about going to grad school in Europe. I'm hoping to maybe go to somewhere in Germany since that's where my friend would be, and having someone I know close by would be a big help. The only problem I'm running into is that it looks like in order to go, it's required that I know a C1 level of German. Which is totally fair, especially if my classes will be in German, but it's rather inconvienent. I don't believe I have the luxury to wait another year to learn a whole other language though. The other barrier is the cost. I don't have enough money to really pay for a grad program. I don't really want to start a gofundme.I know I'll figure it out. There's probably other options for different countries that're only a train ride away from my friend.
I will fight for my survival. I know deep in my heart I'm already on a list somewhere. It's really scary. It's only a matter of time before the federal goverment comes for my city. I still don't know what I'll do when it happens. I don't know what to do. I keep trying to not think about it because that is not happening to me right now, but the fear is there. It can happen to anyone. Rest assured, I will be going down with a fight.