Doodles from the cookbook; Bake Joy: Easy and Imaginative Bakes To Bring You Happiness - Kim-Joy
Every recipe comes w/ a joy factor statement. They all have similar vibes to the "...it fills you with determination" bit in Undertale. Some of my faves were;
When you quieten everything around you, sometimes you bring out the sharks in your mind. But what you may see as a dangerous shark could actually be a friendly whale shark!
Everyone's hazard signs are unique to them. What works for you isn't the same as what works for everyone else.
It's okay to feel sad or down. You don't need to be happy all the time, and there will be ups and downs in life. Feeling sad allows you to truly know when you're happy.
While you may see an aspect of yourself as a flaw, someone else may see that 'flaw' in a completely different way, and may even admire it.
It's okay if you're having a wobble. Tomorrow may be steadier.
I know I can’t always be there, and I know I must worry you sometimes. But I promise taking care of you is one of the highlights of my day. You’re a good kid. Thank you for your kindness and patience. I hope we can still have fun together, regardless of what happens.
❤️🩹 - 🍼🧸🍼 - 🍼🧸🍼 - 🍼🧸🍼 - ❤️🩹
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⭐️ Good days and Bad days will always look different, but regardless they’ll do their best to keep things cozy and fun.
⭐️ Bring them their cane when it’s too far away.
⭐️ Going to the doctors office together, you get to sit in the waiting room playing with toys, while they go back for their check up.
⭐️ On good days, they’ll take you to the movies. Something fun for the both of you, but low energy enough to not risk a flare up. We can bring our blankets and plushies, and even sneak in some snacks, shhhh-
⭐️ However, when they’re not feeling good, and they can’t do much. You’re always welcome to spend time in their room: We can color, watch a movie, listen to an audiobook, or have naptime. Just keep things low energy for their sake.
⭐️ Letting you decorate their pill organizer and cane. They got stickers and you have your creativity.
⭐️ Reminding them to make their medicine and fill their water bottle, and then asking you to do the same.
⭐️ Helping them in the kitchen, cooking comfort foods, and eating together to make sure we’ve both eaten. Even if it’s something simple.
⭐️ Helping them restock their bedside cart with essentials, and getting a snack of your choice in return. And maybe a gold star.
⭐️ Setting up a cozy chair next to their bed for you. So they can read to you, watching shows with you, and just hold your hand and listen to you talk about anything.
⭐️ But on very bad days, when you can’t visit, you make get well soon cards and drawing. Bringing them over when you can. And seeing their face light up knowing they were being thought of.
⭐️ Having window time, just cracking the window for fresh air and listening to nature together. A small moment, but a very important one.
⭐️ Holding their hand wherever you go to keep them steady in your own way.
⭐️ Walking slower than normal to make things easier for them. It just means you get to spend more time together.
⭐️ On bad days, just laying around and watching the celling projector together. Maybe some music in the background.
⭐️ Though after too much inside time, they take you on a little adventure, maybe the mall, the grocery store, or just anywhere to feel less isolated. Even for a few minutes.
⭐️ But the most important thing, get well soon hugs. With your cozy hugs, just maybe it’ll make things a little easier.
“You made this for me? Oh my goodness, I- I don’t know what to say. Thank you, thank you so much.”
“I’ll be okay, you go play, I’ll be here if you need me.”
“Remember to drink your water okay? Do you need any snacks?”
“It’s just a check up, I’ll be out soon.”
“Thank you for being here bubba, i really appreciate it.”
Illustrations from the book The Village Beyond the Mist
Would recommend if you like Studio Ghibli as it apparently inspired Spirited Away. Idk about the writing, what age lvl would be best for it. Think littles could read it. Like chapter per night w/ a cg maybe
My public library got it cause the book just got an English translation (post was drafted back Nov. '25 so around then it got a translation)
Have this one plushie (tis a pillow pet) that I’ve had since I was a kid. And someone close to me suggested that the fluff inside could be molding w/ how flat it’s gotten. And it’s…just upsetting to think about b/c I don’t wanna hafta get rid of it. Cause I’m really attached to it. But I’m too scared that I might ruin it if I try to change out the stuffing myself.