Well this year 2013 started off pretty well. Weekly I try to give back by volunteering at a local Boys & Girls club helping kids create their own comic strips. I agree with a great Sage who once said that a teacher shouldn't be measured by their own accomplishments, but rather by the accomplishments of their pupils. I also have to agree with my past mentors because motivating kids between the ages of 6-18, maintaining their self-esteem while fostering their artistic growth is a "real" challenge. But,... I started this Art group tears back and still enjoy doing it to this day.
   I'm back into convention season. Exhibiting during February at "Animation on Display 2013" was my first show of the new year and it was fun exhibiting my latest short manga-comic book, "Social Service". During this past March I did a show in Honolulu, Hawaii at "Kawaii-Kon 2013" which is always a blast. It was great reconnecting with friends and making new fans. I'm in the process of reprinting my books because between the past 2 exhibits and my friends and coworkers,  I practically sold out of my short comic books early in the 2013 convention year. My next exhibit will be at "Big Wow! ComicFest 2013" in San Jose during May. hope to see some of you there.