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Welcome 🐁

Hi, thanks for visiting! This blog is probably gonna be lots of updates on my current projects and whatever things I'm into at the time, what I think about them and how they make me feel.

This is actually kind of a challenge for me. Putting myself out there and trying to connect with like minded people are things I really struggle with, so please be patient. Maybe I'll talk more about this eventually.

That being said, I'd like to hear what you think, and what you're up to yourself! My DMs and Ask box are always open :)

Here's a list of some of my hobbies/interests, so you can get an idea of what to expect:

Knitting, crocheting, classical music, music production, plants, cooking, baking, fashion, painting, languages, video games, poetry, chess, nail art, pottery, exercise, anime, and on and on and on.

I hope you find a reason to stay~

Also, sadly there's no actual mouse here. Much less three of them.

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modern art (ificial nails)

I love doing my nails, and making abstract art, and I finally thought to combine the two! Definitely my favorite set I've made so far c:

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Visiting my family is always difficult for me, but this time was a bit different. My parents are out of town, which gave me a chance to visit my grandma on her own, and I'm also just in a better headspace than the past few years. Bonding with her has actually been really sweet, listening to her old stories, talking about this and that, and helping her out with things that my mother doesn't have/take the time for.

A couple of days ago she showed me this flower that sprouted from a gap in our paved yard. Of course there's moss growing in there, but she'd never seen an actual flower emerge there, in all the years she's lived here. So I decided to immortalize it for her, drawing in secret when she'd gone to bed or while she was at her gymnastics group. I was nervous showing it to her, but it really made her happy, and that made me happy as well. She was really excited, pointing out the bench and the flower tub, and my use of a vanishing point. She immediately wanted to frame it, so now it's standing next to a photo of my grandpa, who died a few years ago. That way he can see my beautiful drawing skills as well, she says.

She's still in good shape, physically and mentally, despite being over 80, and however long she'll still be around, I'm glad I got to share this little moment with her.

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One of my friends has really been inspiring me to make more art and try out new things, and this week we decided to do a little 'art jam' of our own! We set goals for ourselves to try our best to accomplish in 48 hours, and mine was to draw a four page comic. I managed to sketch out all the pages, but only finished the first one, so I decided to share it here.

It was a really fun and novel experience, because I really couldn't be lazy about it! And it really showed me how much goes into designing even a single panel, so I have a lot more appreciation for the craft now. Also, I don't have much experience drawing bodies and perspective, and having to give it an honest try was really cool. Especially drawing the hand in the second panel took quite a while, and I definitely learned a lot in the process.

also i just realized i still haven't come up with a good name for the bar oops

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Yes of course I had to draw the shiny Espeon I caught in my latest randomizer! His ability is Klutz but I still love him.

Anyway I've been really enjoying drawing the pokemon I catch, as well as whatever anime/manga/video game thing I happen to be into. So maybe there will be more of that in the future 👀

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Akatsuki nails!! Rediscovering how much I love Naruto has been so much fun, and I'm not letting cringe culture stop me from repping my favorite evil anime organization.

Aside from that, I just really enjoy nail art in general. Even though I'm not very good at it on a technical level, it feels good to embrace that it's just fun. No my lines aren't clean and the colors are uneven but who cares! I had fun doing it and I like looking at the result, and my usually lofty standards shouldn't interfere with that.

I guess what I'm saying is, I'm trying to unlearn shame, believe it.

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So I finished the bag! Once again I'm amazed at how much faster (tunisian) crochet is compared to knitting.

I kinda like how it turned out! It's pretty small but I think that's okay. It's big enough to carry all I need when spending some time outdoors.

When I finished the body, I didn't exactly feel great. Well, I didn't exactly feel anything. Feeling things is hard sometimes, especially when I feel like I should be feeling something. I'm not too sure why, but it might be because I've learned to keep things away from myself emotionally, so they can't hurt me when they inevitably leave. That's probably also why it's been a while since my last post. It's hard to let this blog be important to me. It's much easier to simply not post.

But that's partly why I made it in the first place! So thanks for sticking around. I have plenty of ideas for future projects, and of course I have plenty of WIPs/UFOs, and I'm excited to talk about those when their time comes!

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I think it's time for a little project update!

I think I've seen the whole range of colors from this yarn now and I'm really loving it! I'm having a lot of fun working on this piece, and I can't wait to make more progress on it. The pattern doesn't come through too well with this fuzzy yarn but I really don't mind. I know it's there, that's all that matters.

I also started a new project because of course I did

I got these yarns for my birthday, and after some deliberation I decided to make a bag with tunisian crochet. The yarn is pretty light weight, so I might have to add a lining eventually. I also enjoy the colors more than I thought I would, and I plan on making one half with this turquoise/orange, and the other half with the purple/blue.

I definitely have a habit of starting way more projects than I finish, but I'm actually pretty excited about both of them. The cardigan has the highest priority for me right now, but it's nice to have a side project that doesn't require as much focus. Obviously there's no pattern to follow, since I'm just using the simple stitch, and even if I make a mistake, it's much easier to fix than with the lace pattern.

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I haven't worked out in ages, but it's been on my mind for a while, just as an idea. The other day i had some neck pain, and I figured that was a decent opportunity to get back into it (and a sign that I really should).

I've never been a very sporty person, and I never stick to an exercise routine for too long, but Ring Fit Adventure has been an absolute game changer for me. I bought it when it came out at the start of the pandemic, and from the first time I played it right up to today, it's been the most fun I've ever had working out by far. It almost feels taylor-made for me, it always keeps your attention, it always encourages you and gives you healthy reminders, the instructions are detailed and easy to understand, and the rpg elements are simple enough to breeze through and not get in the way, but deep enough to keep you engaged. I've heard people complain about certain aspects, but for me it's quite literally perfect.

I don't know to what extent I'll keep it up, but after today I kinda have the urge to challenge myself! I lowered the difficulty level for now, but I think I wanna try getting to a point where I can raise it up again, maybe even higher than before. On top of that, I've even thought about giving running another try, now that it's getting warmer outside.

Either way, I'll try my best to remember that working out (and especially playing this game) just makes me feel noticeably better overall. And it gives me a reason to shower, which is something I unfortunately often neglect to do, but is yet another thing that just feels good. And that's really what it's all about, isn't it?

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Working on this cardigan has been really fun so far! I'm super happy with the pattern I chose. It's complex enough not to bore me, but also easy enough that I don't have to focus very much, which is like the perfect balance for me. I also love the colors of the yarn, it's hard to see here but so far it's gone from a grey to a greyish blue to a really vibrant purple! Seeing the color changes manifest in my knitting just feels good to me. It shows me that I'm making progress, and I always get weirdly excited when I enter a new phase of the gradient.

I also decided to knit this project in three pieces, this one being the back. I'm always kind of torn when working with a color changing yarn, because part of me wants to knit everything in one piece so there's no edges where the colors don't line up, but sometimes that's just not feasible. And I think with this one, it could actually look really pretty this way.

I've also been watching some chill let's plays while knitting, and it's been surprisingly interesting and thought provoking.

Especially in games where you have a lot of freedom, like Minecraft, Animal Crossing or Pokemon, there's a lot of the player's personality visible in the way they play. My gut reaction to this is jealousy, which makes watching a bit painful sometimes. I just wish I had that kind of personality, I wish my influence was worth looking at. Of course any bystander will tell me that I do, and that it is, but that doesn't stop these thoughts from coming up.

And while they're nearly ever present, I try to add some other thoughts to the mix. I try to remember that I'm a person just like them. I try to remember that it's okay to enjoy things my way, and that it's no better or worse than anyone else's way. I try to remember that if I'm enjoying what I do, and I enjoy looking at it, then it is in fact worth looking at.

It's hard, and it's exhausting, and it's a process. But we're getting there.

All that being said, watching people play video games is also just fun. I can't help but think back to middle school, getting home from school excited for the next unedited 10 minute episode of my favorite Minecraft let's play. And now here I am, spoiled for choice by 3+ hour long "Movies".

And it's inspiring, too! Seeing what others come up with and getting my own ideas, seeing what fun they're having and thinking man, I should really pick that game up again myself. I have in fact been playing ACNH for a few days now, and it's such a blast. Who knows, maybe one of these days I'll make a post about it :)

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I read about crocheting with wire like a year ago and I couldn't get it to work (because I barely knew how to crochet at all) but now that I'm a bit more experienced, I gave it another try! I'm not sure what I might wanna make with this, maybe jewelry of some kind? Let me know if you have any ideas!

also yes technically this piece was made in tunisian crochet as if anyone would have noticed but my point stands

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I don't usually plan out my knitting projects in advance. I like to just jump in, with only a vague vision in mind, and see where it goes. I miss working towards a clear goal though, so today I went and got myself some new yarn to make a cardigan/beach cover kinda thing!

I even made some swatches and tried out some patterns to see how they'd look with this yarn, and I'm just about ready to cast on. There's still a lot to be found out about this project, like how long it's gonna be, what I'll do in terms of sleeves etc. but that's part of the fun for me. This is already more prep than I do for most projects.

The yarn is an acrylic/wool blend, which is a first for me, and I'm a little bit afraid that it'll be too warm for summer, but we'll see. The pattern I chose (3rd pic) is also pretty lacey, so maybe that'll help. I'm always looking for an excuse to use a lace pattern, it's probably my favorite kind of knitting to do. Starting off with a new lace pattern is always a bit tricky, but I love reaching that stage where it really clicks and I barely have to check the pattern anymore. Understanding how they work to produce such intricate and beautiful shapes is one of my favorite things about this hobby, and I always get excited when I get to try out a new one.

I really do wanna work on this project and finish it in a reasonable amount of time, and I'll be sure to post updates about how it's going c:

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Say hello to my trees! All of them randomly started growing in my balcony planters, and I've decided to take them in. Plus a bunch of sprouting maple seeds, I'm excited to see how they do.

I love them dearly. I love watching them grow day by day, I love waking up and noticing a new leaf forming, I love thinking about what they'll look like in a few weeks, months, years.

I never thought of myself as someone with a green thumb. Most plants I've kept in the past died relatively quickly, and I didn't exactly care enough to put in the effort required. I really just got them because 'people decorate their place with plants, so I should get plants, too'.

I don't see my trees as decorations. They're my projects. My little guys. My pets. My friends. My reminder that life can be beautiful.

And they get me excited to get more plants! So I can watch them grow as well, and think about how they'll look in a few weeks.

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Thanks for spending some time with me, more tree updates are sure to come (i love taking pictures of them)