(started wondering where the Ancients in ffxiv came from, who or what made them, who or what created Etheirys, what kind of creation myths or gods did they have before the final days, and somehow gave myself a mild headache.)

(just out of curiosity, and as a fun thing i thought folks might enjoy sharing: is there a neat little quirk or detail about your OC that you love to fuss over/often obsess over?)

(had a dream last night that i got to go to this cat cafe-esque relaxation cabin with @halcyonember.bsky.social . it was basically a cozy looking cabin with adorable cuddly cats, that served warm drinks and snacks, and offered other things to help folks unwind. 🧵)

(finally, after countless attempts at the GC Gatcha: Horse. Horse real.)

(reminded that flawless bands need only one silver ingot to craft, which themselves require three silver ore to craft, or….you could spend 30K to buy one…from an NPC vendor. lol. or, y’know, buy one off the MB for, like, 7-9K. lol)

(the instructor for the Drawing class I’m taking assigned for us an interesting “sketch of the week” assignment. we’re to do a quick, 45min-1hr sketch of something from a piece of media. can be from TV, Movies…and Video games. :3c )

(so, it turns out i forgot to put my anti-anxiety medication in my morning pill trays for the past week. whoops. sometimes the brain fog makes it difficult to remember what meds i’m taking at what time.)

(on rainy days it can be nice to get all nice and cozy under a blanket or two, perhaps with a nice beverage of choice, and enjoy a good book, or a favorite game, or a show you like to binge on. and on rainy days it can be even more fun to do such things while being all cozy with a friend or SO.)

(before i head to bed for the night, a reminder: each of us has something precious, something important, be it a place, a person, an item/memento, or even a memory, that grounds us. it gives us strength, the determination to face each day, and endure each hardship.🧵)

(good morning! or good day/evening/night, depending on where or when you might find yourself. i hope today proves to be a joyous day for you, one that is productive, as stress free as possible, and filled with as many new happy memories and experiences as one could hope for.)

(before i head to bed for the night, a reminder: be passionate about the things you love. do not let the misgivings or doubts of others dampen the love you have for that which brings you happiness and fulfillment. 🧵)

(good morning! i hope all y’all had a good night last night, and that y’all slept well. i hope y’all have a wonderful day today, one that is both productive, as stress free as possible, and enjoyable. remember that you are loved, and that your happiness matters.)

What’s the most dangerous bit of a sword?

(i often mention to folks that, when i listen to music, i typically “visualize” certain aspects of the song in weird ways. case in point, how my brain visualizes the music on Phaenna: )

(though i may be called the cuddlebringer, irl me rarely gets the chance to experience good, wholesome, intimate cuddles. the reason being that i overthink and worry a lot about respecting other folk’s boundaries and personal space.)

[much to her own dismay, or perhaps pleasure? the vibes were not, as the trendy youth’s of S9 would call it, “Off”.]

(never trusted that “all natural” supplement shit, but finding out they’re trying to push an “alcohol alternative” that’s “safe and healthy” that *literally* gives you an opioid addiction is just fucked up.)

(the world is pretty fucked up, no “may” or “might” about it, but if there are a few things to find comfort in, it is the friends and family i have, and being able to see adorable cats and other cuddly animals.)

(good morning! gentle reminder that all women are beautiful, all men are handsome, and all y’all who are they/them are gorgeous and amazing.)

(morbid as it may sound, i have, on a number of occasions, given thought as to what i would want to have done to my remains, when my time comes.🧵)

(wait what? thats a thing it can do? huh??)

(bit of a controversial opinion, but as much as i like and enjoy how large each expansion’s zones are, it kind of defeats the purpose when there really isn’t a whole lot going on in most of that space.)

(had a dream last night that there was a squirrel knight, wearing wood armor, riding a raccoon, using a meat skewer like a jousting lance.)

(realizing that some of my old high school class mates who had kids while we were still in high school, whose kids will soon be old enough to vote. absolutely wild. like, damn time flies.)

[Deep within hidden catacombs, Rogues of a rather…”Refined”…nature prepare their illicit goods for an upcoming auction…]

(man i’m watching a YouTube video and the guy stops the video to mention that its sponsored by fucking MGS Delta?? what a weird time to be alive where Konami starts trying to sponsor youtubers to get people to buy their games.)

(sometimes the things we find most embarrassing about ourselves can, in the eyes of others, prove to be our most charming or attractive qualities. so don’t feel like you need to completely change who you are just to feel “acceptable”. you already are. and you always will be.)

(good morning! i hope this saturday brings reason for you to smile, laugh, and perhaps even feel hopeful, be that reason small or large. may your day be a good one, cozy, as stress free as possible, and joyful.)

(mother told me she saw what looked like a cat huddled under my car earlier today. couldn’t find it when i checked now, but i’ll double check tomorrow, just to make sure it hasn’t crawled up somewhere into the car, where it might get hurt if i drive somewhere.)

(generally speaking, as an American, if i’m referring to someones behavior as being, in any way, “Puritan-ass” or “puritan-like”, its pretty safe to assume i’m not complimenting them.)

(before i head to bed for the night, some words of encouragement: though it may not always feel like it, each new day is a blessing, an offering of new, bright, hopeful possibilities. but more than that, each new day is a can greet with friends and family alike is truly a blessing.🧵)

(stopped by the cafeteria at the community college I’m attending, and someone left a notebook open on one of the tables with something written on it. for those who have issues reading upside down, i also flipped the photo.)

(had an interesting dream last night. dreamt that i was playing REPO with a bunch of friends. @halcyonember.bsky.social was the dedicated team mom, making sure we didn’t get too out of hand, @rixas.bsky.social found one of the few guns, and started killing anything and everything, 🧵)

(might be a hot take, but i kind of think a fair number of MrHappy’s ideas in some of his recent videos reviewing the new content are…well, bad. lol. like, having content where the game can just dump the stuff your gathering as a DoL doesn’t sound fun. it sounds agonizing and infuriating.)

(me while driving: has a long and deep internal monologue about how video games don’t cause violence, but instead those in a position of power and influence who enable such behavior, by dehumanizing and demonizing marginalized and vulnerable groups, as well as a culture that—

(waking up this morning to the invasive thought of “Azure Lanes eating Azure Planes in Azure Lanes.” don’t ask me what it means, i don’t know.)

(before i head to bed for the night, some advise: be kind. be kind to the ones you love, be kind yourself, both past you and present you. we can never change the past, as much as we might wish otherwise, and the mistakes of our past selves is no different than the mistakes of today.🧵)

(thinking about it, i first started taking art courses at my Community College because i needed electives for my degree, i liked making fun little doodles, and wanted to learn how to draw my Au Ra. never thought i’d be learning stuff about making fine art and what not.)

[“We’ll see you back at the Office, Mr Coworker.”] [“Do try to not be late now~”] ——— [“be a shame if the manager had to scold you again for your lack of…focus. mhmhm~”] ——— [“U-uh-m…”]

(technically speaking the CB isn’t the WoL. for her the MSQ is just her daydreaming about what it would be like to be a famous adventurer, saving the realm. she often reads Khloe’s stories while doing so.)

(sometimes i remember that one “Fission Mailed” bit from MGS2 and chuckle. love when games mess with the players using game mechanics like that. truly a good bit.)

(really wish they reworked LotA to not be so insufferable. really hate being part of the half of the raid team that doesn’t get to do anything during the post-first boss trash pull, or being in alliance C for the 2nd boss and similarly having nothing to do.)

(found this little gem while out shopping today)

(only now do i realize that i don’t remember how to use a scientific/graphing calculator. haven’t used one since my highschool days, so i guess its to be expected.)

(personal opinion of mine: i still feel that people shouldn’t have to pay outlandish amounts of money to buy the newest consoles, just so they can continue to play the games they already own.)

(is it weird that i want to know about upcoming stuff involving ffxiv that isn’t directly put on the Lodestone, but i *really* don’t feel like watching videos about it?)

[amidst the hustle and bustle of S9’s ever busy day to day ongoings…] [“Ara ara, having trouble keeping your composure, Mr Coworker?”] ———- [“He tries to put on a brave face, but who knew he’d struggle to clear ‘coworker drink break — EASY’~”] ——— [“I-I, u-urgh…L-look now—!”] ———-

(one of the harder parts of having to wear corrective lenses/glasses is keeping up with keeping them thoroughly clean. even the tiniest smudge or dust or other particulate can, with enough time, give me visual induced headaches.)

(its not a big secret amongst those who know irl me well that, when it comes to being indoors, especially at home or visiting a friend, i prefer to go barefoot. this has its own inherent risks, as one imagines.🧵)

(took a college friend out shopping today. bought myself a Luigi and WaLuigi hat. because Wa.)