Here are my goals that I set at the end of 2012. This is just a check-in post to see how many I did so far.
1. Draw more. I want to get in at least one picture per month. That way, I can do an end-of-the-year art meme. I think this goal is going to have a lot of sub-goals.
So far so good.
1-A. Draw fan art from series that I've never drawn from before. Self explanatory.
Done!
1-B. Practice drawing my characters. They need some development.
I'm working on it.
1-C. Enter more Challenges. This year, there weren't a lot of Challenges that I was interested in. Heck, there weren't a lot of Challenges, period.
I entered a couple. Didn't win any, though. It's kind of a blow to my confidence that I almost never win (although I think I lost one due to the host showing sympathy to someone else). I've been shying away from the ones where really talented/popular people are entering.
2. Start my web comic. It's going to be about me and my OCs. There will be much craziness. This goal can be broken down further.
This could take some time. I re-read some of the parts that I wrote out. Many need elaborating. And I gotta work on the humor. And I have to figure out how to make conversations dynamic.
2-A. Learn to use my tablet. I want this comic to be as computer-centered as possible.
I'm working on it. My drawing isn't so smooth, though.
2-B. Learn to use Manga Studio. I've had it for quite some time, but never figured it out. And when I mean "quite some time", I mean the version I have is no longer current.
Again, I'm working on it. I might make some kind of short comic with it.
3. Crack the Fan Art Top 25. Yeah, like that'll happen.
I can't believe it, but I did it. Note to self: posting four drawings in 24 hours helps. Now I want to either make #1 on the One Week list, crack another Top 25, or make it onto the front page. Yeah, I want it all, but will it happen?
4. Buy a scanner. I don't want to have to go to my parents' to scan anymore. It's a waste of gas to drive just for that purpose. I'll have to do a lot of shopping. Large scanners are expensive.
I have my eyes set on a certain scanner on Amazon. It's about $200. Ouch. Haven't bought it yet.
5. Write more. Poor "Rebels" is neglected. "Survival Instincts" needs an update. I have to figure out what else to add to my library as well.
Destination has been added. I've rewritten part of Survival Instincts. "Rebels" chapter 3 underway!
6. Make a wallpaper. I know the Wallpaper section is kind of dead. But I want to try my hand at one anyway.
Not yet. I need inspiration. And a place to get anime screenshots without infecting my computer with a Trojan. Thanks, Anime Galleries. It may have been a year, but I haven't forgotten what you put my poor laptop through.
7. Do my voice meme. It's still open. Ask me anything, so long as it's appropriate.
Gonna close it soon and start recording. I also have to get going on those drawings I promised everyone. I was thinking of using Manga Studio and my tablet to draw them. It'll be a learning experience. I hope no one objects.
8. Start a Challenge. I have SO many ideas. I just can't think of any of them when I get on theO.
I've been typing out Challenge ideas. I'll start one once I get 30 Days of Art and my voice meme gifts out of the way.
Anyone have a Tumblr? I just made and deleted an account in the course of an hour. I want to start one again, now that I know what I'm doing.
Before I was able to do anything, I had to subscribe to five different people. I was absolutely wracking my brains trying to come up with five people. If anyone has an account on Tumblr, please let me know so I can add you. If you don't have an account but follow one, post a link so I can watch them, too.
Edit: I made a new one. The name is, surprise, surprise, KebaSiRota. I haven't really done anything much with it. Just added some fancy background.
OK, not really. It's more like a plug.
So, who misses caption battles on the front page? I know I do, and I'm not alone. In fact, to keep the spirit alive, Rin has created a World called Captivating Captions. Check it out! The first picture in need of a caption is up.
This is going to be a post of random topics.
Random Topic #1: I'm thinking about starting up another World. I want the theme to be music. I was thinking of music reviews. I could do them, but it could take some time. You know me; I never get anything done. Heck, I don't even know where to start, especially with my owning nearly 200 albums. I'm kind of hoping that some of you would pick for me. I know you don't know my collection, but if you just shout out some random artist and album title, I'll review it if I own it. LOL, no one's gonna do this. Also, if you have other suggestions besides reviews, throw 'em at me.
Random Topic #2: I'm probably gonna close my voice meme soon. It's been up for nearly a year. I'm still having trouble with the software that I'm trying to record my guitar with. At least, I know a guy who knows a guy who can help me. What I'm saying is that I don't know when the meme will actually be up. But I will finish everyone's drawings, even if it kills me.
Random Topic #3: Speaking of drawings, I'm so behind on 30 Days of Art. I hope I can get my act together by the 28th. But that certainly won't be enough time to draw 22 drawings. Also, please note that I will be deleting the 30DOA World (or turning it into something else) once everyone has submitted everything. It's only fair that I keep it up as a reference for those of us who are behind. *Cough*me*cough*.
Random Topic #4: I'm going to review my New Year's goals and see how well I've done so far. I've accomplished a few things, I know, but I forget all the things on my list. I'll post my accomplishments in July. Just for my own reference.
Random Topic #5: Expect a really big fangirly post this July. By big, I mean in-depth. And maybe a little bit personal.
Random Topic #6: If you read my stories and want more, poke me from time to time, preferably by PM. When I know people are interested, it makes me want to write more.
This has been Keba Si Rota reporting live with a slight delay. Now back to your regularly scheduled whatever.
RULE 1: POST THE RULES. RULE 2: ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THE TAGGER SET FOR YOU IN THEIR POST, THEN MAKE 11 NEW ONES. RULE 3: TAG 11 PEOPLE AND LINK THEM TO YOUR POST. RULE 4: LET THEM KNOW YOU’VE TAGGED THEM.
1. Do you have an OC? If so, what would you do if he/she was real?
Yes, I have several OCs. If I found out they were real, I'd probably freak out 'cause most of them aren't human.
2. What's your favorite video game?
It was Pokemon Silver. Then the battery died. 
3. What's your LEAST favorite genre of music?
My first instinct is to say "country", but with more thought, I'd say the kind that goes "vrrb, vrrb, vrrb". I don't know how to classify that.
4. The title of any book you're currently reading -- now!
Adobe Photoshop CS5: One-on-One.
5. What's the last thing you ate?
Homemade carrot gratin.
6. What movie are you looking forward to?
None, really. I have a small list of movies that I want to see, but they came out years ago.
7. The title of any anime you're currently watching -- now!
Inuyasha
8. Mac or PC?
I'm not super passionate about taking sides in the Apple vs. Microsoft war. Having said that, I own a Windows 7 PC.
9. Traditional or Digital art?
Traditional, but I want to get better at digital.
10. Are you on DA?
Yes. CLICK MEH!
11. What's your favorite animal?
Tough question. I can't pick just one. But my top three, in no particular order, are rabbits, foxes, and dogs.
Now my questions:
1. Is it just me, or has this meme been around before?
2. Do you ever feel pressured to watch popular anime (as opposed to not popular)?
3. If I dissed your favorite band, how would you react?
4. Is it sad that I'm running out of question ideas less than halfway through?
5. Have you ever heard a word and thought that the definition was something completely different than what it really was? (Example: When I was 10, I thought the word "voracious" meant "really, really good at something".)
6. If Person A is driving from New York to California at 100 miles per hour and Person B is driving from California to New York at 120 miles per hour, in what state would they crash into each other?
7. What was your favorite toy as a child?
8. Parlez-vous francais?
9. Have you ever typed a message with your tongue before?
10. I will remember you. Will you remember me?
11. I totally got that song stuck in your head, didn't I?
I tag...
SweeTea
Allie Elric
HotRamen2Go009
elricbrothersfan
pandaman08
Moka
Artgrrl
yummy suika
And I couldn't think of any more people that (1) have subscribed to me, (2) probably haven't been tagged, and (3) are still active on this site. If I overlooked you, you can kick my butt and request that your name be on this list.