october 18 2024

I can't believe the school quarter is nearly halfway over! I've been so busy I haven't had time to do much for myself like journal/blog or draw. It should get a little better after midterms; for now, I think having just one or two hours alone each day is an achievement. Currently, I'm having some vegetable dumplings (the HAITAI brand is the best), sweet potato, and herbal tea for breakfast, and that is enough to comfort me.

I bought a game I've been meaning to get for a while called Spirit City: Lofi Sessions. It's a productivity tool with a to-do list, timer, and journal with built-in soundscapes and music. I didn't expect it to be very effective since there aren't many features, but I've found myself opening it before I start each study session. I really like the rain sound effect, and the fish companion is too cute!

I've been working on following people on Bluesky since the new Twitter update with the blocking feature changes and no opting out of AI was many people's final straw. I'm glad I finally have a reason to use a different platform for furry fandom activities, because I would frequently write about how I didn't find Twitter to be an enjoyable social experience. So far, Bluesky feels like a more fast-paced Cohost, so it'll be perfect if it becomes financially sustainable and adds more features.