#PASSIONPROJECT

[vangold]

For Day 28, I once again drew on a short story that Lovecraft wrote in 1908. The Alchemist

An alchemist who wants to avenge his father's death by cursing the murderer - he and his descendants may not live past 32 - and to make sure that the curse really works, he creates the elixir of eternal life for himself and personally murders the descendants on their 32nd birthday. Passes as Passion Project, doesn't it? :)

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[sappharii]

Humans always crave for immortality, but it always comes at a great price. Far too great that they are mocked and must live off their mistakes for the rest of their lives. These are the workers that must work under this Curs’ed Circus.

[thatoneweirdowhoknowstoomuch]

I know I mostly post Where's Waldo stuff on here and less selfshipping, but GAH I LOVE MY WIFE-

LOOK AT HER! (dear lord that's crunchy)

BAAABBBY-

[zeatheninteractive]

Welcome to Zeathen Interactive

Hi, I'm Nate, the founder of Zeathen Interactive.

A New Beginning

After leaving a demanding job that drained my energy and enthusiasm, I reached a pivotal moment in my career. I wanted to pursue something that was not only intellectually stimulating but also personally fulfilling. That's when I turned to game development. Initially, it started as a small, experimental project—something to keep me occupied and help me reconnect with the joy of creativity. I began teaching myself the essentials, experimenting, and developing small prototypes, driven by the excitement of creating something unique.

From Hobby to Career

What began as a casual hobby soon transformed into a full-blown passion. I found myself dedicating increasing amounts of time and effort, and before long, this modest project had evolved into something far more substantial. This journey ultimately led to the founding of Zeathen Interactive.

Introducing Hueniverse

The first major product from Zeathen Interactive is Hueniverse—a color sorting game designed to engage players in organizing tiles in their correct sequence. While the mechanics are straightforward, the game aims to deliver a satisfying and stimulating challenge, ideal for those moments when you need a quick mental exercise.

Currently, Hueniverse is available on Android, and I would be thrilled if you gave it a try. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to me, and I am eager to hear your thoughts. The goal was to create an experience that is both brief and entertaining, a small burst of enjoyment whenever you need it.

Be Part of the Journey

I'm genuinely excited to share this journey with all of you. Whether you are a fellow game developer, an enthusiastic gamer, or simply someone with an interest in creative projects, I invite you to join me as I continue on this path. There is much more to come, and I look forward to exploring these opportunities together.

[chaives]

I love fighting with html and css for something silly and customized

[adiyo]

Coming Back to My Passion: The Pull of Music When Everything Else Says "No"

For years, I’ve tried to convince myself that I wanted something different. Something serious, something more aligned with what I thought was expected of me. At one point, I even set my sights on international law. It felt like the right thing to do, the responsible thing to do. But every time I thought I had found my path, something would pull me back. And that something was always music.

The funny thing is, I’ve tried different directions—enrolled in culinary school twice (the first time stepping away because of health issues), completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training, and even became a certified English as a Second Language teacher. All worthy pursuits. But no matter how far I wandered, I always found myself back in music’s orbit.

Each time I got involved in music and things started to pick up, I’d feel alive. There’s something about performing—whether it’s at Folkarama, an open mic, or any small gig—that makes me feel seen. It feels like home. But here’s the twist: every time I leaned into my musical passions, I felt guilty. Ashamed even.

Why? Because it didn’t feel "serious" enough. It wasn’t academically prestigious, and because I came from a family of immigrants that weighed heavily on me. I’m the youngest of three, and I could never seem to figure out what I wanted to do academically. On top of that, I struggled with maintaining good grades—something I later found out in my 30s was due to ADHD. By the time I was in eighth grade, my confidence in my intellect had crumbled. I carried that insecurity with me for years.

I kept telling myself that music wasn’t a “real” option. That I should be doing something more "respectable" in the eyes of society and my family. And so, I wavered. Even when I had momentum with my music, I'd let insecurities creep in—the fear that I wasn’t a strong enough vocalist, or that I didn’t sound like other female artists. I'd let the weight of my family's opinions and my own self-doubt pull me away from something I loved.

I always had one foot in and one foot out. Never fully committing, never fully allowing myself to embrace music as more than just a hobby.

But something shifted this year. Something snapped in me, like a quiet but powerful voice saying, "Enough." I realized I’ve spent too long letting other people’s expectations and my own insecurities dictate my choices.

And that voice? It was telling me to give myself a real shot—to embrace abundance in all areas of my life, including the one place I’ve always felt most alive: music.

I may not be able to control everything, but I can control the actions I take. I can decide to honor my passions and let them guide me instead of letting fear or doubt steer the ship.

Now, the real question is: What are my end goals? I’ve spent so long trying to fit into other people’s expectations that I forgot to figure out what I want. And that’s what I’m focusing on now—defining success on my own terms.

Here’s what I know for sure: People will always have ideas about what’s best for you. But at the end of the day, you’re the one who has to live with the decisions you make. So why not make decisions that honor your heart? You can’t always control whether people believe in you, but you can choose to believe in yourself.

And that’s where I am now—letting go of guilt and stepping fully into what makes me feel alive.

[someplace-that-is-else]

'Traces of You: Part the Second'

‘So what have you been up to?’

It had been a minute since I’ve seen Hayley, one of my favorite female bartenders. We always had a great time. And good taste in music. And just like me, she was part of the San Diego hustle, running around with multiple jobs. Since she was always on the go, it was nice to see her out for a change.

Usually, we would get caught up on what was going on in our lives. We might discuss what music concerts were going on. There was also the latest bar gossip. And most importantly, I had mentioned that I was buckling down to finish up HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES.

Ah…HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES…

After making it past the point where I usually got Writer’s Block whenever I worked on my forthcoming novel, I now had a new problem. A recurring one problem that could maybe get me to a point where I stopped writing again. And what was that problem?

Mirroring.

HELLO, MY SHADOW SELF.

In my last blog (Someplace That is... Else — 'Traces of You: Part the First' (tumblr.com) ), I mentioned that I had written a plot twist for the characters of friends Shaun and Trey. And as I wrote the aftermath, the words that I found coming out of the characters’ mouths felt awfully familiar. Of course, they did. They echoed what appeared to be going on in my current life. And that…made me put the pencil down quickly.

Or as I called it above…mirroring.

Mirroring was when you were working on something. And that something just so happened to be like what was going on around you at that moment. For me, it always made me question what was going on.

This happened when I was working on DARKCHILDE. What was central to that novel was the relationship between the main character Ebony and love interest Nicholas. I felt that I’ve done a good job setting it up in DARKNED SOUL. But in the process of deepening their ‘will-they/won’t-they’ relationship in the novel, there was a scene that was totally plot that shined a light on their relationship issues.

It was in the introduction of the character Antonio. One of the oldest Nosferatu in my series. And he was also insane. And I showed, don’t tell, his insanity. From the eccentric vibe of his apartment to his appearance to his interactions between him, Nicholas, and old friend Titania and other minor characters central to the plot, the readers got to see Antonio’s insanity on full display. Part of the main plot was who was after Ebony. And Antonio tried to narrow down suspects. In his test to figure out who…he dropped some truth about Ebony and Nicholas. And those truths felt eerily familiar in terms of a relationship I was going through at the time. I immediately jumped out of the scene.

That was nothing compared to DARKENED SOUL: JONATHAN’S TALE though. Fun fact…originally JONATHAN’S TALE was going to be the main novella in my short story collection DARKENED SOUL: PIECES OF A DARKENED PUZZLE. However, it took on a life of its own.

That was part of the reason I wanted to do a story on the vibe I felt from enigmatic Jonathan in DARKENED SOUL. I had no idea how much vibe and life was there. Jonathan being a quiet lover of books. Jonathan and his relationship with his father. Jonathan’s feelings about love and Ursula. There were so many moments where I had to pause because it felt…familiar. I wondered…was this a character that I was writing…or was it me? One scene involving Jonathan and his father had me in tears…right before a work meeting. It brought up feelings I thought I had overcome with my deceased father. Guess not.

And now there I was again with HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES. It was happening again with Shaun, Trey, and the plot twist.

I managed to continue to write. That was good for me because that meant there was no Writer’s Block to worry about. It definitely gave the back half of the novel some momentum. Meanwhile, their other friends Eugene and Omar had a nice subplot going on.

BUT? HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES was supposed to be about the pitfalls of an interracial relationship. It was also about the bounds of black friendships. What I did not expect was to find my main character with not one love interest, but TWO. And given the qualities of the two guys, I found myself as indecisive as Shaun over who he should be with. Also…the qualities in the guys…was VERY familiar.

I was friends with someone. We were associates at one point. Always discussing life. We became good friends after the pandemic. Nothing like death hanging over you to make a person love the connections around them. I was no difference. He told me about his problems. And he watched me stubble through potential relationships.

And then…it got complicated.

Let’s say my friend turned out to not be immune to my charms. And I was oblivious to that fact. Until I wasn’t. It got to a point where I could no longer deal with it. Too many questions. Like how people would see us if we were to get together. Questions like was our differences even possible to manage because we both had our own beliefs that we carried around and were constantly changing. Questions like…was he worth the risk or wait?

As if seeing some of these questions being worked on with Shaun and his love interests weren’t enough, I started to notice the dialogue was getting pointed. Almost as if my characters wanted me to make up my mind about my own life. Not unlike what happened with DARKCHILDE and DARKENED SOUL: JONATHAN’S TALE.

And with all those questions whirling around in my head, it came as no surprise when it happened.

I couldn’t finish my novel. Shaun couldn’t pick between his love interests. And I…couldn’t decide on the ending.

Stuck.

THE CHOICE

Another day, another appearance at Lestat’s.

I had grown tired of being stuck. So what else could I do but write. So I figured a change of scenery might get me to come to some conclusion on how I wanted HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES to end. And goodness knows Lestat’s had good coffee.

But…nope. A few times I even got teary-eyed writing. While it was building to a head nicely, Shaun still couldn’t make up his mind. Neither could his author. Some days were better than others.

And I couldn’t help but wonder why? Was it really that hard for me because of the characters, or was it hard because it was mirroring my own life?

I thought about that Ryan Reynolds article often. I mentioned it, the one he did with Best Life. His talk about happiness as he was raising up through the acting ranks. And what kept resonating to me was so small, but so significant.

Happiness is a choice. It was a choice that most people did not make.

I didn’t want to be like most people. And I knew how much HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES was important to me. From the years I’ve been working on it. To hearing my deceased friend Mr. Moore in my head, always encouraging me. To my father who had also passed, wanting me to be doing what I dreamt of doing. To see the look on my bartender friend Matt’s face when he saw the ‘passion project’ was done…and in his hands…SIGNED.

I haven’t finished a book since 2020. And what I wanted to be doing was writing. That was what was going to make me happy. So…wasn’t it time to be done? Wasn’t it time to be happy?

So…I made my choice.

Same time tomorrow?

THE PATH FORWARD

Pure and utter chaos.

That was how I described the climax and closing chapters of HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES. Rebuttals. Debates. Catfights. Fashion. The Hamptons. You would have thought it was the Real Housewives of Miami, not a gay novel. Hehe.

But then…there it was again. The very thing that I was avoiding. The ending.

I felt that I had set it up well enough. Shaun had had a moment with both of his love interests. Readers got to see the interaction. The chemistry. But the real question persisted…who would Shaun pick?

Hmm…good question. And as I sat in Lestat’s, I did not know what to say. My current personal situation blended into both love interests. Should Shaun take Offer 1 with all of its complications, or should he go for Offer 2 which would be a sure bet though it was not without its own complications? Who would make him happy? How could he choose? If his author could not pick in his current life, what were the odds that the character would pick any better?

Ryan Reynolds’s words came back to me again. So as I sat in Lestat’s, I asked myself…what would Shaun want to make him happy. After some shade, a lickback, and a run out with tears, I wrote what Shaun’s choice was. I also got to write words, I never thought I would get to.

The end.

Would readers like it? I was not sure. I was sure that I would get interesting responses. As for the traces of me in my novel…well…it was a given that that would show up in my work. I thought there were some lessons to learn from it. But as long as I trusted my intuition, it was all good.

#writing #ryanreynolds #menshealth #mirroring #mirror #sandiego #shadowself #happiness #choices #blog #ending #rhom #lestats #passionproject #paths #inspiration

[inside-the-cauldron]

Happy National Guitar Day. Guitar #4 because it’s the kind of addiction that’s good for you! #guitar #nationalguitarday #guitarporn #guitargirl #shreddersofmetal #getyourguitarout #guitarday #passionproject #electricguitar (at Guitar Heaven) https://www.instagram.com/p/CojMEUjMIsnPLCt7xjheNSLuqRLj6J3JSP-LdI0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[niwwrd]

“PASSIONPROJECT” by @sdesyn . - This is an exercise of having fun combining some of the-best forms of inspiration. Today it is the (late) @VirgilAbloh + @off____white and @Porsche. His visual style has changed not only fashion but also graphic design. Celebrating his life with “PASSION PROJECT” by visualizing the Off-White brand style on one of the most beautiful cars ever to have existed — the Porsche 911. To be specific, the 992 GT3. Cheers! - Do share your thoughts. - #niwwrd #porsche#porsche911#porsche992#porsche992gt3#porschegt3#gt3#992#911#porscheclub#porschemoment#offwhite#virgilabloh#art#design#livery#artgallery#passionproject#cgi#render#keyshot#sdesyn https://www.instagram.com/p/CoWTy8hpm7f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mompreneuse-life]

Nouveau Départ Après les Vacances : Partage de mon Parcours Quotidien d'Entrepreneure

Salut à tous les merveilleux esprits de Tumblr,

J'espère que vous passez une journée aussi épanouissante que le soleil qui brille dans le ciel. Aujourd'hui, je suis emplie d'excitation et de joie en partageant un tout nouveau chapitre de mon voyage personnel et professionnel avec vous. Après des vacances rafraîchissantes et ressourçantes, je reviens avec une nouvelle énergie et une vision renouvelée.

✨ Un Nouveau Défi à Embrasser 🚀

À mon retour de vacances, j'ai ressenti un besoin de documenter mon parcours quotidien en tant qu'entrepreneure. Cette idée s'est transformée en un défi stimulant que je me suis lancé : répertorier les hauts, les bas, les moments de triomphe et les leçons apprises tout au long de mon aventure entrepreneuriale. Chaque journée est une opportunité de grandir et d'apprendre, et je suis enthousiaste à l'idée de partager ces moments avec vous.

📖 Création de ce Mini Blog 🌼

Je souhaite, avec ce mini blog, pour partager ma vie d'entrepreneure avec une authenticité brute. Je veux que cet espace devienne un coin de la toile où je peux dépeindre ma vie quotidienne, les défis auxquels je suis confrontée et les étincelles de créativité qui m'inspirent. Mon but est de construire une communauté qui peut s'épanouir ensemble, apprendre les uns des autres et s'encourager mutuellement.

💡 Le Pouvoir de Partager 🌟

Partager mon parcours quotidien d'entrepreneure va au-delà d'une simple blog. C'est un moyen de célébrer les petites victoires, de réfléchir sur les moments difficiles et de trouver de la beauté dans chaque instant. J'aspire à créer une chronique de croissance personnelle et professionnelle, une ressource pour ceux qui cherchent à embrasser leurs rêves avec détermination.

🌈 Rejoignez-moi dans ce Voyage 🤝

Je vous invite à m'accompagner dans cette aventure passionnante. Que vous soyez entrepreneur, créateur, rêveur ou simplement quelqu'un en quête d'inspiration, ce mini blog est pour vous. Laissez-nous grandir ensemble, apprendre ensemble et célébrer ensemble les merveilles de la vie entrepreneuriale.

Alors, que vous soyez ici pour partager des conseils, offrir des encouragements chaleureux ou simplement pour vous immerger dans les histoires authentiques, je vous accueille les bras ouverts. Ensemble, nous allons créer un espace où nos rêves prennent vie et où chaque journée est une opportunité de briller.

Avec tout mon amour et mon enthousiasme,

Nhu Lan💖

[khaotickreator]

this lovely duo is back - with new looks too!

and yes! the last two photos are stickers of them I made in my tech design class <3

(fyi - these are characters from my longtime horror project!)

[sappharii]

[djzeke]

As the CEO of DJ Zeke Worldwide and the founder of Oluwaseyi Clothing, my businesses are a testament to my passion for music and fashion. Starting my own company has been a lifelong dream, and it's incredibly fulfilling to see it come to fruition. What motivates me every day is the chance to share my talents with the world and connect with people through the music and fashion that I create. The fact that my work can bring joy to others is a significant motivation for me. Making my businesses a reality requires a lot of dedication, hard work, and persistence. I work tirelessly to make sure every client we work with is satisfied with our services, and that every product we create at Oluwaseyi Clothing is of the highest quality. My team and I are committed to providing our customers with the best possible experience, from the moment they book our services to the final delivery of their products. I make sure to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques in my industries and constantly work to improve my craft. Despite the challenges that come with running a business, I find that staying positive and passionate helps me overcome obstacles and keep moving forward. I take pride in the work I do and am grateful for the opportunity to do what I love every day. Making my dream a reality requires hard work, dedication, and a willingness to take risks, but I wouldn't have it any other way. #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #musicindustry #fashionindustry #eventplanning #multimedia #djlife #customtailoring #passionproject #dreamsbecomereality #motivation #perseverance #hardworkpaysoff #inspiration #grateful . . . . . . #DJZeke #Friendship #Support #IWOWU #DJ #VirtualEvents #Wedding #WeddingDJ #CorporateDJ #blackowned #BlackownedBusiness #BlackBusiness #highendBlackOwnedbusiness #TopDj https://www.instagram.com/p/CowFOZsM70G/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jmegliorino]

Creating some more Geometry Node based motion graphics with Blender. -2023 #blender3d #blenderrender #geometrynodes #blenderart #cgart #cgianimation #art #passionproject #motiongraphics #visualart (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoL4h09LCDo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tmcphotoblog]

This design symbolizes the essence of a creative, intellectual, and passionate individual. The winter-inspired background reflects a love for the season of reflection and renewal, while the central emblem intertwines elements of photography, podcasting, history, and gaming. Subtle touches of a British flag and vintage motifs ground it in heritage and tradition, while modern lines speak to forward-thinking creativity.

It’s not just an image—it’s a story. One of curiosity, expression, and the pursuit of knowledge, wrapped in a sleek, timeless aesthetic.

[reverend-white-rabbit]