all made up with nowhere to go

Things I have done/will being doing, a list:

1. Bought a cheap glass dip pen, because it was £3 and I am weak. It was random what colour I would get, but they sent me a blue one, so ofc I am very happy (blue is my favourite colour). It also has silver shiny bits on it, and you can see pics on my twitter feed!

2. I read another book! I reread The Eternal Enemy by Christopher Pike because I think it's my favourite of his. I didn't know if I'd still like it or not as when I last binged a bunch of his books, I wasn't so taken with some of the writing. But this was okay! \o/

3. I sold an item on Redbubble! hmpf bought a mug from me! \o/

4. I had my first migraine in a couple of months on Wednesday and, while it didn't completely wipe me out, it was not a fun time. And I had muscle weakness in my arms afterwards, which I occasionally get, and it is apparently a thing that happens!

5. I set up my table/desk permanently in part so I don't have to worry about it falling on the cat when it's put away (she likes rolling right up against it, and I am anxiety made flesh), but also because setting it up and putting it down is tedious, and I am mildly lazy.

I do already have a table I allegedly use as a desk, but it's uncomfortable to sit at as it's slightly too high for me (also as it's wooden, I worry about wrecking the finish accidentally. And it was my mum's, so of course there's all that to consider). The other one is an ex-computer desk, and is a better height.

As a result, I have been doing a bit more drawing! And, although I want to practice with my dip pens, I don't know what to draw at the moment. But I did use my Pilot drawing pens for the first time in ages, and that was a good time. (They're basically the same as Sakura Microns but more expensive!*)

6. Relatedly, I need to look up some stuff about character design, as I know it's something I'm no good at.

7. I saw some How to Draw Manga sets the other day, and maaaaaaan that took me back. I never had a set, but I have a couple of books (including from the infamous How To Draw Manga series), and it just reminded me of the days when internet tutorials weren't a thing, and especially not manga tutorials. And ooooooh boyyyyyy do I feel old now.

8. I don't think I have an eighth thing, but yay even numbers?

ETA: Actually, I do have an eighth thing! Remember that one artist that I said inspired me to work on a story idea? Their next video was all about how to plan a story and do some worldbuilding (albeit in v broad strokes because they're an art channel, not a writing channel), and I thought that was hilarious! Especially since they've probably been planning this video for weeks, and it was just coincidence that it went up after I said what I said. [/edit]

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*I just checked prices on Cult Pens between Sakura, Pilot, and the Uni Pin pens, which are all fineliners and they all function the same (and are all archival/waterproof/light resistant). Pilot are the most expensive for a single pen (~£3.50), then Sakura (~£2.70), and the Uni are the cheapest at £1.75! I think once the Pilot pens run out, if I'm still using fineliners, it's time to swap to Uni! I feel like I've said this before, but I'm saying it again!

I've been using Pilot pens since I was a kid, so this feels kind of awful (betraying brand loyalty!!!11!) but if it saves me money, I'm all for it. And Uni are a good make! The only advantage Sakura have is that the Microns come in loads of colours, whereas the Uni Pin pens are only available in four.

What it says on the tin, and mainly for my own reference. Every Christopher Pike book I own (currently, anyway. I would like to have the others):

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