Sketching #art #blackartist #drawing #character #beautiful #blkgirls

“Learn what is to be taken seriously and laugh at the rest.” ―Hermann Hesse

All the time. It aids my ability to process.

My Japanese has gotten rusty over the years, but one of my greatest personal accomplishments is that I can enjoy anime (and media in general) without subtitles. Same case with Spanish. 😊 I do want to study more, though. I'm always full of things to do. No boredom in this mind of mine ♡

There's only one you, so you might as well live this life wholeheartedly. Don't hold back.

Back in the gym after a 6 month hiatus 😊 Feels great

All these years later, and Naruto and Sasuke's love for each other continues to move me.

I just listened to a Janet Jackson song for the first time. Holy smokes, she has a BEAUTIFUL voice.

The conditions under which many people in Haiti, Jamaica, and other conflict-heavy regions in the world break my heart. A plentiful world enjoyed by the few. A travesty.

As long as we have a system based on resource accumulation, leveraging capital, and endless growth, we can't seriously help the climate. The very systems that hurt us hurt the climate because we aren't separate from nature, much as people like to pretend that we are.

Tyranny requires constant effort because it is unnatural. I think of this often when it comes to the United States and other imperialist projects. Freedom and cooperation is the natural state of being, and freedom shall ring.

This opening image is actually fire 🔥 It has been a while since I've written narrative prose, and I correctly estimated how much I would be able to write in this first session.

Finally setting to write the lesbian fantasy novel that has been on my mind for the past 2+ years. I have also elected to do so while in an accelerated BSN program because apparently, I like challenging myself in every way 😅 I planned to use both the 7-point story structure and Save the Cat as

I love being Jamaican and Haitian. I couldn't have asked for a better blend of cultures and languages. Patois sounds like comfort and home, and Kreyòl is a beautiful language that I'm glad I committed myself to learn as an adult.

"The differences between the emerging English working class and the African-Jamaicans are as revealing as are parallels. In the Caribbean the basic conflict was between white-owner black-labor; in Britain of the 1800-1830's, white-master white-labor. The determining factor is economic, not racial:"

Just tried a rugelach for the first time. Yummy little pastry! ^^

The way I got my sister and a friend into threading their brows instead of waxing makes me happy haha It's more precise and produces substantially less waste than waxing 😊

Was it a date? It felt like a date. Though it was to celebrate my achievement. I fussed over my clothes, settled on a dress. You noticed, I flushed. Our roles felt reversed. I loved your slacks, sweater, and shiny black shoes. Your beautiful hair, tinted red lips, eyes lined with kohl.

I'm on a mission to reset my attention span through monotasking, and I'm determined to see this through. It's been fascinating a few days in, and I feel more intentional with my decisions and how I spend my time. ♡

Multiple coworkers have called me a "human encyclopedia" at this point. I have yet to inform them that I read encyclopedias and dictionaries for fun. 😂 I have always loved learning.

I love wearing a face mask to work because I don't have to force myself to smile when I don't feel like it (very exhausting). And the patients can't complain because they don't see my expression. Bliss.

These little girls that offered me lemonade on my recent run 😊 Was unexpected and kind.

men. i didn’t know i’d be a lesbian. now i don’t think about men unless they’re right in front of me (if even then)

The world: Okay-ish overall? I say this as a mild misanthrope who studies history for fun. This is technically the best we've managed as a species. 🙄 The US: Absolute dumpster fire. I question living here, and I'm considering going elsewhere if circumstances align.

I'd buy debt freedom haha. Lemme clear my student loans pls. After that, a Honda accord or Toyota Camry. I'd like to finally own a car since I overcame my driving anxiety and got my license.

Successful run ❤️ For the ladies #lesbiansky #blacklesbiansky

This Diana Ross interview. 🥹 I watch it every time I need a reminder that I have complete control of what thoughts I give power to & therefore control of my life. 🫶🏽

I dislike the expectation that has arisen of instant availability just because we have smartphones. :/ Near constant communication is overwhelming...

Just a neurodivergent girl surving in a neurotypical world~ 🙃

This place is so ghetto 😩 (not referring to bluesky lol)

As someone who actually likes women, I can't help but think the majority of straight men don't like women at all. I notice they have strict specifications on how they expect women to look and behave. Meanwhile, the very nature of women is change. Wild to me...

That it's a slower form of media. How individualized it is, but also the opportunity to bond with others over discussion.

Art, plot, characters, and strategies. ♡

Oo a few ties. Sega's volleyball game, the Wii games, Pokémon Leaf Green, then Pokémon Pearl

Still thinking about my old professor who told me to "get a girlfriend already" 😂 If I meet someone, wonderful, but I want to focus on completing nursing school before I actively look to date.

18 years and counting :)

Still thinking about the patient who asked me how I grew my hair out so long and the shock she had when I told her how simple my routine is. 4 products. Deep condition weekly. No direct heat to hair. Nourishing foods. Minimize stress. Boom, you get long hair 😊 Unpicked afro for reference

I can't help but think of the contrast between who my parents raised me to be versus who I actually am. I would be miserable as a pentecostal Christian in a relationship with a man and acting as a servant to him and whatever children would result from that union.

The more I see my mother delve into religious psychosis, the more agnostic I become. She was always highly devout but has absolutely worsened with age.

I don't understand why people try to flirt with someone who is clearly uninterested. What is gained from that besides causing discomfort?

We need to enforce the use of headphones on public transit 😭 So tired of hearing people's media.

Like a Pre-Raphaelite painting #Jinx #arcane

everything made sense then #jayvik #arcane

Sitting here thinking about the gossipers at work ranting about gender fluidity yesterday. They sounded so incensed, and it made no sense. Why does someone trying to figure themselves out bother you so much? Why speak loudly of this at work?

Tea soothes the soul ❤️🍃 Having Earl Grey, what's in your cup?

I finally finished #Arcane season 2. Loved it so much. Did not like Cait, though. Girl done turned into a little fascist there 😭