I haven’t been writing too much lately due to my non-existent work-life balance (work is busy as always, and my offline life consists of sleeping lmao and suffering through recovering from the latest age and/or genetics-related malady orz), so apologies for being MIA lately!
But I had some personal news to share~! I was recently named a finalist for a recognition highlighting female advocates and changemakers. It’s part of a black-tie gala celebrating trailblazing women breaking barriers and excelling in traditionally male-dominated industries (what a freaking mouthful).
For me, it’s not about the stage or the spotlight — it’s about the work that often goes unseen: the late nights, the unpaid labour, the speaking up when silence would be easier. Having that acknowledged feels like proof that my efforts matter, even when it’s invisible or slow-going.
Whether or not I win, I hope this is a reminder that your own efforts to push for change, however small they feel, are worth it. They add up!
Change doesn’t always look glamorous, but it’s always worth it. (It can’t hurt when you get to shop for a black-tie dress and actually feel glamorous too though 😉)
Just to post a quick update (in case anyone was wondering)!
I'm alive! I've been busy with life, priorities, and "me time", but I am of the living!
I did manage to find time to watch the first two eps of SakaDays - and boy was it ever fun!!! A rushed rush, if you will. Sad we won't get to see Officer Nakase. I hope we get to see Sakamoto fight tooth and nail for Hana-chan's backpack though!!!
Been having trouble with cloud8 motivation! Writing in general, really! The muse, it escapes me, but I won't force it lol. Can't get nothing done if I force myself.
But otherwise on the plate:
cloud8 chapter 5
Gaku NSFW request (just need to make a satisfactory ending)
I have several asks I need to answer - my sincerest apologies for the delay!!! I'll get 'em out soon~ I hope 🙏 wish me luck! orz
A Shinful surprise ;3c
I'm planning on publishing my old stuff on AO3. Thankfully I hoard keep meticulous records. The Lunaescence migration to AO3 will only have post-2015 stuff, and all my stuff is pre-2015 so I may as well! They're all unfinished lmaooo but I figured I'd share. I do want to finish up a couple old projects (both in memoriam my late Tumblr best friend @mochisato).
Hoping 2025 is another fruitful year for me and to all y'all~! Whether it's with your studies or your professional and/or personal goals, I wish you all the love and all the best~!
I would like to write more this year but I'm realistic and happy enough to write what I can, when I can~! (Comments may help lol but I can't force you.)
Womanifest it~! 💅✨
Personal updates under the cut (don't wanna bore you~ but I wanted to share in case you were interested in my excuses for being busy / interested in me tootin' my own horn - gotta share the wins and positive vibes 💪 #empowered women empower women)!
Looking back on 2024
✧ I wrote 21k words in published AO3 SakaDays fanfiction. A few more thousands I'm sure if you include all the Tumblr-only stuff. It's not much, but it's honest work! Considering I just came back to writing after 8 years in July 2024, I'd say I did purdy darn good!
✧ My LinkedIn Rewind (with some deets omitted):
✧ Last year, I did a huge canyon swing by myself! Maybe this year I'll bungee jump or sky dive. Or both.
✧ Was part of several peace forums for Palestine, Sudan, and more. Still shaking my head at the yt people at the table. It's like talking to Trump's nonexistent wall.
✧ I also represented Canada at an international UN conference in New York. Same issues where I'm shaking my head so hard. At least I met some like-frustrated people.
✧ Did 3 talks (2 compensated, 1 global, 1 national). Looking forward to doing more this year!
✧ Took on a new mentee - another woman of colour with huge aspirations!!!
2025 so far
✧ My first policy advocacy letter was selected for International Development Week! I got paid AND they'll publicize it for all to see!!! Hopefully the dang government not only sees it but listens. I did their job laid out all the groundwork for them, so they better!
✧ My new job is about a double income boost. But we'll see what that actually is like after taxes lmao. I don't plan on buying another house, so I'll be buying experiences (travels, food, more food). I've been riding the zero waste / anti-capitalism movement for a few years now, so I'm going to buy minimal merch (I say this now). KonMari that shit.
✧ I'm looking forward to snowballing on my achievements, but not to the point of burnout (again lmaooo god we shall see orz).
Here's to an amazing 2025~! For those who have struggled thus far, I have been there! You got this~! 💪
“It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it, that matters.” - Epictetus
