Toe's posts
Posted in My Little Hangout (Open)
Posted 4 months ago
@FUZZY: I love that you take your cat on walks, how did you discover that it was a thing for him? Not sure how to word that question haha but it always seems like a sweet thing to do with your cat. Hoping all is well with him otherwise, re: upcoming vet trip.
Also, really love this avatar, the emerald-y color scheme is awesome
Also, really love this avatar, the emerald-y color scheme is awesome
Posted in 〰 Cult of the Worm 〰
Posted 4 months ago
@Ruby: strange is a mighty good word for it... go figure.. I've been all over the place again!
I guess both, mostly bikes in general though! I've always been intrigued by BMX and all kinds of extreme-type sports I guess is the category, but had a very anxious mother lol so didn't really get into them when I was at the most ripe of ages to do so. I'm mostly just toying with the BMX bike to learn more about how to adjust brakes and change tire tubes without it being a huge investment or risk. Glad I did it this way too, as I'm already realizing I might prefer getting an actual road bike or a fixed gear and start using it to commute to work!
WHAT THE HECK NOOO, I so hardcore missed the golden opportunity to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUBY, here are my belated good wishes - hope you got to do something fun for the day or maybe just relax, whatever's your fancy! Teddy bears freakin' rock, even more so when they're from a loved one. Cross stitch patterns keep popping up in conversation and I fear I may have to get myself one soon!
Alas a highlight for my summer shucks is hard to say... honestly just having free time with school being done has been really nice! I've been doing so much more art which feels really good, and also exercising more - even got to try out some jiu jitsu which has been cool! - just getting outside at least once every day is super good for me. Hopefully you've had good weather for the summertime as well!
I guess both, mostly bikes in general though! I've always been intrigued by BMX and all kinds of extreme-type sports I guess is the category, but had a very anxious mother lol so didn't really get into them when I was at the most ripe of ages to do so. I'm mostly just toying with the BMX bike to learn more about how to adjust brakes and change tire tubes without it being a huge investment or risk. Glad I did it this way too, as I'm already realizing I might prefer getting an actual road bike or a fixed gear and start using it to commute to work!
WHAT THE HECK NOOO, I so hardcore missed the golden opportunity to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUBY, here are my belated good wishes - hope you got to do something fun for the day or maybe just relax, whatever's your fancy! Teddy bears freakin' rock, even more so when they're from a loved one. Cross stitch patterns keep popping up in conversation and I fear I may have to get myself one soon!
Alas a highlight for my summer shucks is hard to say... honestly just having free time with school being done has been really nice! I've been doing so much more art which feels really good, and also exercising more - even got to try out some jiu jitsu which has been cool! - just getting outside at least once every day is super good for me. Hopefully you've had good weather for the summertime as well!
Posted in 〰 Cult of the Worm 〰
Posted 5 months ago
@Lina: I so appreciate the breakdown of different snack types lol. Things with chocolate is a good one, choccy pretzels in particular - and I'm obsessed with the tearm "hoard of snacks" now. I've accumulated something of that variety in my car, I call it my Snack Caddy and it's so useful for days when I forget to bring snacks to work. Becuase then I didn't forget, I simply planned ahead... B)
@Ruby: Hey hey, no sweat never sweat! I get lost in these forums left and right haha plus life is crazy - hope yours has been treating you well. I'm doing pretty well just doodling a lot and started fixing up an old BMX bike - and thus trying not to let myself start collecting bikes
because I do love them but certainly do not have the space for that yet... How are you what's been the highlight of your summer?!
@Ruby: Hey hey, no sweat never sweat! I get lost in these forums left and right haha plus life is crazy - hope yours has been treating you well. I'm doing pretty well just doodling a lot and started fixing up an old BMX bike - and thus trying not to let myself start collecting bikes
because I do love them but certainly do not have the space for that yet... How are you what's been the highlight of your summer?!
Posted in I miss everyone!
Posted 5 months ago
@Lina: Habitica sounds right up my alley!! It's vaguely familiar, I might have tried it years ago but it didn't end up sticking for me I guess. More recently I discovered the Finch app which functions very similarly, doing tasks helps earn towards the growth and customization of a little bird. It's helped a whole lot - anything that makes life feel like a game (aka more fun of course) is a golden ticket for me.
Wowowow that character sure does have a cool design I dig it!! Love the androgyny of that kind of makeup; I always figured it would be fun to play around with but have never been too good at painting my face or any such thing. But, trial and error is the best way to learn, and I guess it's not the worst thing if it looks a bit chaotic haha.
I also empathize with you on the moving front -- even when you're in a better place it can be super draining to not know where all your stuff is! Unless you are a more organized packer than me... I'm still searching for things after moving back in February.
Having only been to Chicago on a layover once, what are some of your favorite things about it, if I may ask?
Wowowow that character sure does have a cool design I dig it!! Love the androgyny of that kind of makeup; I always figured it would be fun to play around with but have never been too good at painting my face or any such thing. But, trial and error is the best way to learn, and I guess it's not the worst thing if it looks a bit chaotic haha.
I also empathize with you on the moving front -- even when you're in a better place it can be super draining to not know where all your stuff is! Unless you are a more organized packer than me... I'm still searching for things after moving back in February.
Having only been to Chicago on a layover once, what are some of your favorite things about it, if I may ask?
Posted in 〰 Cult of the Worm 〰
Posted 5 months ago
@Lina: Pray tell what are some of your go-to snacks!!? I love snacks they make the world go ‘round (also I count almost anything as snack, so long as you’re snackin’ on it)
Posted in 〰 Cult of the Worm 〰
Posted 5 months ago
@Alchemists Fire: oh heck it’s true I guess I did hit some of your faves woo!! and they’re good faves to have! Love the combination of those colors a whole lot yes yes yes. I think pairs or triplets of colors are important to note - everyone tends to ask what a person’s favorite standalone colors are but heck I like knowing people’s favorite combos :) mine are definitely things like bright orange + deep blue, bright green + white or black, orange + yellow, purple + orangey gold, etc.
HOORAY FOR ORCHESTRA GOODNESS that’s super awesome!! I remember having pretty decent seats but still only being able to make out so much, plus looking back and forth from orchestra to movie. But I really hope you get another chance to go soon - I hope the same for myself!! I think I saw an advertisement for it happening with Avatar The Last Airbender… and I am very intrigued by that :)
Shucks I guess I’d never realized that it might have been a special thing we did! Maybe that’s why it was just a literal one day thing. It was also a bit wack as I recall because only half the class did cross stitching while the other half did idk what (it was separated by perceived gender so I was lumped in with the girls — just one of those trans guy things). I wish everyone got to do both activities! I remember it being fun so that might be a real good trial hobby thing to look into and good to know Etsy’s the spot! Always helps actually start a project when you know you have all the tools and materials already.
I’ve gotta get to work on my avi then, I so so so appreciate the inspiration haha!! It’ll likely be my Monday-at-work procrastination tool, paired with big coffee 🕺🏻
HOORAY FOR ORCHESTRA GOODNESS that’s super awesome!! I remember having pretty decent seats but still only being able to make out so much, plus looking back and forth from orchestra to movie. But I really hope you get another chance to go soon - I hope the same for myself!! I think I saw an advertisement for it happening with Avatar The Last Airbender… and I am very intrigued by that :)
Shucks I guess I’d never realized that it might have been a special thing we did! Maybe that’s why it was just a literal one day thing. It was also a bit wack as I recall because only half the class did cross stitching while the other half did idk what (it was separated by perceived gender so I was lumped in with the girls — just one of those trans guy things). I wish everyone got to do both activities! I remember it being fun so that might be a real good trial hobby thing to look into and good to know Etsy’s the spot! Always helps actually start a project when you know you have all the tools and materials already.
I’ve gotta get to work on my avi then, I so so so appreciate the inspiration haha!! It’ll likely be my Monday-at-work procrastination tool, paired with big coffee 🕺🏻
Posted in I miss everyone!
Posted 5 months ago
@Lina: It’s not always easy I relate for sure! As long as you just do what you can in the meantime that counts for something, I say. For me that’s meant putting a reminder in my phone about brushing my teeth that I check off daily — routine is hard with ADHD so if it works it works lol. Adulting is never ending though, and doing it with mental health challenges is even spicier 🤌🏼
Jesters honestly rock so I appreciate that! I think I’ve thus far undervalued the magic of things like jesters/clowns/mascots in the way they let someone be goofy within the confines of a sort of alter ego. But that aside, they just look cool too lol. There’s a band I dig where the guys often dress up in full jester garb (The Garden if ya don’t know ‘em) and I love & respect the craft
Jesters honestly rock so I appreciate that! I think I’ve thus far undervalued the magic of things like jesters/clowns/mascots in the way they let someone be goofy within the confines of a sort of alter ego. But that aside, they just look cool too lol. There’s a band I dig where the guys often dress up in full jester garb (The Garden if ya don’t know ‘em) and I love & respect the craft
Posted in 〰 Cult of the Worm 〰
Posted 5 months ago
@Alchemists Fire: thank you so much!! I also love neons they make me happy, especially orange and green.
Hot diggity that sounds so awesome, I bet it will be a ton of fun!! My partner and I went to something similar a few months ago, it was a Harry Potter movie with a live orchestra. I've always been a music person and had always wanted to see a live orchestra so it was a neat way to realize the dream, even though I'm not as into Harry Potter as I used to be (and was never a big fanatic anyhow - but it is nostalgic).
Honestly that is a really cool idea and very true that it's pretty much pixel art irl!! Back in middle school we had one random cross stitching day in class and I remember it was real fun, but never tried it beyond that. Where did you get the pattern from?
You're super right about the commons, I've gotta dedicate a day to buying a bunch more of those! Challenge to self: next time I change my avatar, I'll try to make a cool commons-only one... I give you inspiration credit :)
Hot diggity that sounds so awesome, I bet it will be a ton of fun!! My partner and I went to something similar a few months ago, it was a Harry Potter movie with a live orchestra. I've always been a music person and had always wanted to see a live orchestra so it was a neat way to realize the dream, even though I'm not as into Harry Potter as I used to be (and was never a big fanatic anyhow - but it is nostalgic).
Honestly that is a really cool idea and very true that it's pretty much pixel art irl!! Back in middle school we had one random cross stitching day in class and I remember it was real fun, but never tried it beyond that. Where did you get the pattern from?
You're super right about the commons, I've gotta dedicate a day to buying a bunch more of those! Challenge to self: next time I change my avatar, I'll try to make a cool commons-only one... I give you inspiration credit :)
Posted in I miss everyone!
Posted 5 months ago
@Lina & @FUZZY: gosh you're both reminding me that I've been meaning to call the dentist for a while now... I got dental coverage through my state but the dentist I've always gone to didn't accept it, and I kinda let myself get unmotivated from there on. terrible thing to put off, though, only got so many teeth in this life... I see how frustrated my grandmother gets dealing with dentures, and applesauce is only so good for so long (though I do love me some cinnamon applesauce - and strawberry applesauce, a more recent discovery for me)
also, I want to say I really love both of your avatars!! delightfully eerie... and color coordinated :)
also, I want to say I really love both of your avatars!! delightfully eerie... and color coordinated :)
Posted in The Sock
Posted 5 months ago
shoutout to the void 🗣 the mid-week slump has its hold on me!! hope others are beating it!
recently kinda out of nowhere I've been nurturing my long-held interest in graffiti art.. why didn't I get into this before, I keep thinking - I even remember I really wanted to years ago but just always had trouble empowering myself to just do stuff, I think. anyway I love writing the same words over and over again, playing with the shapes of letters and such, been very cathartic and soothing to me. go figure.
in similar fashion the song I've got on loop today is very repetitive: Bush Of Crows by Edward 🎧
OH RIGHT - FINISHED MY DEGREE AT LAST - now soon to upgrade my job. fingers crossed it turns out well & goes smoothly! should be cool!
recently kinda out of nowhere I've been nurturing my long-held interest in graffiti art.. why didn't I get into this before, I keep thinking - I even remember I really wanted to years ago but just always had trouble empowering myself to just do stuff, I think. anyway I love writing the same words over and over again, playing with the shapes of letters and such, been very cathartic and soothing to me. go figure.
in similar fashion the song I've got on loop today is very repetitive: Bush Of Crows by Edward 🎧
OH RIGHT - FINISHED MY DEGREE AT LAST - now soon to upgrade my job. fingers crossed it turns out well & goes smoothly! should be cool!
Posted in 〰 Cult of the Worm 〰
Posted 5 months ago
@Alchemists Fire: shucks I sure am all over the place and have been so MIA - what up fellow worm supporter hope you are having an awesome day!!
I wanna keep collecting stuff but seems like there's maybe been a lull in newer cosmetics rolling out - though lordy knows how many from years past I could theoretically collect/pine after... lol
also live laugh love @Roy
I wanna keep collecting stuff but seems like there's maybe been a lull in newer cosmetics rolling out - though lordy knows how many from years past I could theoretically collect/pine after... lol
also live laugh love @Roy
Posted in Filthy filthy puppy
Posted 8 months ago
That lil snarly smirky look says "how dare you scrub me of my hard-earned filth" what a cutie :')
Posted in The Sock
Posted 9 months ago
Hope all are well :) funnily enough here I am posting in The Sock while I have no idea where 90% of my socks are after recently moving... so disorienting. My fault for procrastinating unpacking - but I've been busy too! Life's crazy, or maybe crazy's just where I'm going. Probably a bit of both.
Been listening to a WILD variety of music lately but right now I have I'm The President by Knower in my head. Trying to keep that energy level up, I can almost taste my master's degree (づ ᴗ _ᴗ)づ🎓📜
Been listening to a WILD variety of music lately but right now I have I'm The President by Knower in my head. Trying to keep that energy level up, I can almost taste my master's degree (づ ᴗ _ᴗ)づ🎓📜
Posted in 〰 Cult of the Worm 〰
Posted 10 months ago
What uppp wormfolk. I love this chat about themed avatars, I think I've almost collected enough cosmetics to make ones of my own soon enough!! So far I'd say I'm most prepared for Halloween, though... gonna have to get creative in the interim lol