# what i’m doing now _last updated October 21, 2024._ Halfway through the fall semester. I took on extra classes this time around and so I've been busy. Being mindful of not overdoing it, though, and so keeping myself from getting burnt out. Teaching two sections of my high school Digital Media & Design course. My 2D Animation class at LCC is halfway finished. We're transitioning from cartoons and Adobe Animate to Adobe AfterEffects for the second half of the class. Just finished a half-semester 2D Design course and getting ready to start a half-semester Animation course. I'm going to be spending a lot of time with AfterEffects over the next few months. Fall is settling in. I'm enjoying the cooler weather, if only because I get to wear sweaters again. Hot coffee is even better when it is colder outside. Spending time with family at local farms and other Halloween adventures. Enjoying fresh cider and donuts and hot apple pie. Intentionally seeking quiet simplicity. Trying to minimize where I can just to keep the overload at bay. Finally replaced my iPad and looking forward to doodling and drawing when I can find time. Hoping to spend more time tinkering on my website and developing more content, especially focusing on creativity and design process. --- _This is also posted on my [omg.lol now page](https://mister-chad.omg.lol/now)_. _I am also (probably) posting regular updates on [my status log](https://home.omg.lol/address/mister-chad/statuslog)._ --- _This is a **now page** as described by [Derek Sivers](https://nownownow.com/about). It is a simple update of what I’m currently focused on in my life right now. [You should totally make one too](https://nownownow.com/about)._