Where am I at?

Well, I haven't updated anything in ages so here I am and I hope you guys don't all hate me for my lack of communication with you all. 
What's been happening in my world? A lot, I lost my job, which was no fault of my own but it lands squarely on my ex boss's shoulders. It was a hard fight for 9 weeks with him to get me put back on the roster only for me to end up quitting because he put me on graveyard shifts to spite me. Thats okay, I'm a fighter, with little under a dollar in my bank account I managed to secure another job, pay for fuel by face painting on weekends and finally got my first paycheck! 

I am now saving up to get my car fixed, to get my hair done and to buy some new paints. I feel like I've been living in the dark ages for months, money is now a precious commodity that doesn't get spent on anything now other than rent and fuel... Not even spending money on food.
Hence why I no longer have a premium membership to deviantart. As I would love to have all those extra features it is now impossible for me to afford.

Plus I am now doing a sewing course for my degree, so I've been sewing like a mad woman, reading shakespeare and learning all about food safety. Odd mix yes?

I want to know how you guys are all going? I've uploaded a couple of new pieces, fan art of fruits basket. So if you have any requests let me know and I'll try and get around to them <3

Dreaming Merchant.  

Oh and I now have glasses! Have to wear them when I'm drawing, I love them and hate them at the same time.