In this little LeonieUpdate:

• creative process with Kirbyroth
• LeonieUpdate with interesting finds!

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Sketch! I did this after getting used to drawing Sephiroth last year ;D

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Close ups! I love his evil smug face ;D

Getting dessert with Kirbyroth! 🔥🗡️🍰🍓✨⭐️

I did this a few weeks into Sephiroth coming out in Smash last December!

I wonder how Strawberry Shortcake tastes like :0

Unfortunately it looks super creamy and I personally hate that :’)

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Little LeonieUpdate with some finds!

• Does Autism Get Easier With Age?
  • No.
    • That’s my answer. Being a human is hard overall.
    • the comments have been insightful and makes me feel less alone too
  • awareness does help me to be more kind to myself at least
  • most people are even less tolerant for being the way you are, the more you’re older
  • in turn, I’m less tolerant of masking, dealing with people I don’t feel comfortable and safe with
  • I’m feeling too stressed and drained to deal with people and things (unless I absolutely have to or to deal with things as efficiently as possible)
    • you have to make sure people are comfortable around you and I don’t have the energy or desire to do much of that anymore
    • striving to make myself comfortable firstmost instead
    • I say this because of my deadpan, quiet exterior has caused at least a few people to abruptly walk away after hanging around me in silence (one of the things that contributed to my abandonment issues and whether I just have bad social vibes)
  • communication misunderstandings, burnout and sensory overwhelm is a thing
    • I strive to let people know how I express and do things to reduce potential misunderstanding
  • apparently a commenter says autistic people have a life expectancy of 49 years?? Wow.
  • most of the world is about conforming and minorities are usually not catered for unless it’s necessary (or the company is super great and considerate)
    • see how general corporations and companies allow most people to work from home when they otherwise wouldn’t have permitted it
  • I realise I need structure and recognising better when I’m not okay as I evolve my boundaries
  • true, most people don’t know how to deal with our intensity
  • accepting my own limitations and learning to cut myself some slack!
  • sex is overrated; good meaningful and reliable bonds are more important. Do what’s more comfortable for you! ;D
• Is work the right getaway from private problems?
  • talks about grief and dealing with difficult times by using ambition as a way to distract yourself and refocus
  • it depends on your rhythm and whether you’re feeling great or feeling pressured, burnt out and stressed
• How To Stop Feeling Productivity Shame
  • knowing when it’s enough and the truth of:
    • “take your time. There will always be more work.”
  • there’s always a lot of communication and context-switching to minimise
  • keep in mind we generally prefer small tasks/busywork over working on larger, complex, more meaningful ones
    • (completion bias and busyness paradox)
  • having established times between work and life; not every moment has to be productive and planned to the dot
  • I think I do have the shame when I’m not doing something productive when I’ve planned to, or when I haven’t been productive for over a day
  • just hope to enjoy the journey and progress
  • get important things done consistently, deep work blocks,
  • break away from communication things
  • act and then you can keep going; just hard to get started
  • a bunch of tips in there; I am personally not going to try them all 😛
• Tara Mooknee’s the rise of the “pick me girl” meme
  • now, let’s talk about “pick me BOYS”
  • highlights some toxic, insecure behaviours and attitudes to be mindful of
• Hazard Reduction Burning’s The Problem with Hikikomori in the West
  • yeah hermits do exist outside of Japan ;P
• Anna Akana’s Why we can’t accept cancel culture
  • especially if you’re not giving people the room for improvement, growth and change and you’re just trying to get on the performative moral high ground by putting down others
  • this video is more about the mob culture of the internet while accepting responsibility and consequences of one’s actions is the ideal thing we do
• Daryl Talks Games’ How Your Personality Affects What You Play | Psych of Play
  • there’s a test you could do too; apparently I go under Slayer and Gardener! Note that confirmation bias has a huge influence in this
  • elaborate story, some challenge, relaxing/good gameplay, some customisation, immersive worlds, co-op and discovery are my personal preferences
  • the video doesn’t really conclude anything as personality keeps evolving and cannot be defined
• Accented Cinema’s Learning From Uncle Tat | Video Essay
  • this demonstrates and reminds me on how he’s such a brilliant actor :'(
  • it feels like cantonese is going to be a dying language :<
• Alex Moukala Music’s 30 Musicians vs the Mii Channel Theme

Thank you so much for reading!!

My fluctuating tiredness and managing work, life, learning, art, distractions continue :’) May you have a good Monday!

Also I donated a bit to plant 5(?) trees; help with planting more trees if you like and are able!

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