of things & other things

Hello! I'm Ara (or Amanda, to some of you) a twentysomething Filipina, who loves making things. And here they are! :D Questions/clarifications/suggestions and general messages are welcome here :) Thank you and enjoy! :)

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One of those nights

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Goodnight 255 ft drop, 100 mph, lying down/flying rollercoasters! You all were intense. And fun

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Don't go into the light

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Sometimes.

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I usually do this. How about you?

This 100happydays thing has taught me that being happy is exhausting, but I'm learning to let go of more things.

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Automatic/drive-thru car washes still amuse me.

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Like we did last summer

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I love learning new things.

This is the 29th day of my 100 happy days, where I post a picture of a thing that made me happy that day, for 100 days straight. I usually have a hard time pushing through with these kinds of things, but I'm doing okay, I think. (More at http://instagram.com/arabantug )

Also - calligraphy, bitches!

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Put out the fire boys, don't stop, don't stop, put out the fire on us

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I apparently draw better while slightly intoxicated.

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tired; bleary-eyed

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Goddammit, Philippines. I miss you, horribly.

Especially when there's six inches of snow and it's negative degrees outside.

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I probably can’t, but it’s worth a shot. Doing the www.100happydays.com challenge. Follow my happiness at instagram.com/arabantug :)

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My friend and I were talking and we recognized that we need to make more art to 'feel okay.'

I'm grateful for realizations like these.

Be thankful. Tis the season after all.

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I have acquired the Lords of Waterdeep boardgame!

No shame, no game!

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Finally drawing again because I am a sucker for typography. California dreamin'

Getting inspiration from anywhere and everywhere. This time it's my dad's wine stash

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To be