#Vegan-Friendly (if made with oil)

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Toor Dal Fry Recipe | Restaurant-Style Dal Fry | Easy & Flavorful Arhar Dal

Toor Dal Fry Recipe -Restaurant-Style Dal Fry. This is an easy and flavorful Arhar Dal Fry Recipe with a detailed photo and video recipe. Toor Dal Fry is a delicious, protein-rich Indian lentil dish made with split pigeon peas, aromatic spices, and a tempering of ghee or oil. This restaurant-style Toor Dal Fry recipe is packed with flavours and pairs perfectly with steamed rice, jeera rice, or…

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hippie soap. Patchouli soap.

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HAL’S PARFUM GIVEAWAY — THANKS FOR ALMOST 4 YEARS!

within the next month or so, ren will have been established for four years on tumblr. that's an awesome feat. i've made a lot of great connections here, have started a manga, and have started a parfum (perfume) business all within that time (and more). to celebrate, i want to do a giveaway of something more tangible than my usual prizes of digital goods.

here's the deal: 2 winners, 2 prizes. random generated / non-bias.

prize 1: a custom parfum made by me for whatever you want. this can be a signature scent, a custom for a canon or oc, your own creation, an attempt at a recreation of a currently marketed perfume (britney spears or something), etc. my idea is that i'll limit scents to around 6, unless i decide the blend calls for more. most blends have 3-7 scents anyways. please note that i don't have every single scent in the world, especially in the ways that i am sourcing them to be at the highest quality, thus not every scent is available at that standard. i have a huge library, so i can always substitute.

prize 2: a pre-made parfum off my menu, which you can find on my IG highlights or on our website — both show what they are, what's in them, what fandom they're for, etc.

when will you get your prizes? pre-mades are asap, unless they want to wait for something to be restocked. customs will be made in february when i have time off, as well as have ordered a full scent and bottle restock. we'll talk shop throughout that time to make sure that the concept is solid. also, be patient with me. i get busy.

a quick aside ... these are vegan, pet-friendly, organic, all-natural parfums. they are essential oil rollers using grapeseed as the carrier with slight vitamin e. be transparent about allergies. in addition, i use only organic essential oils and IFRA-approved fragrance oils, meaning they're basically non-american products that are held to a higher standard, thus not containing carcinogens or parabens. i make these all myself.

important links: my IG and our store — both have menus for the parfums, including what's in stock.

to enter, you have to ... like this post at least, though you can reblog it as entry. you have to be following me. if you unfollow me after winning, that's bad news bears. if you follow me just for this giveaway only to unfollow after, again ... don't do it. let's keep it clean. also, it'd be nice if we'd at least have interacted or talked, but it's not required. just be my mutual.

giveaway ends february 1st ... that's enough time, right?

pictured above is tomoe from kamisama kiss.

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Fun Facts I Have Learned In Nutrition For Foodservice Professionals

"Bread makes you fat?" NO BITCH. People want to blame the bread and the pasta and the potato for somehow being Super Fattening in and of themselves, when in reality the bread and pasta and potato are frequently used as vehicles for butter and other things that have a lot of fat and not much else in them! Whole grains are good for your guts, your heart, and lots of other parts of you! Potatoes are full of fiber and good shit! Stop slandering the poor carbs!

Yes, you do want to try and limit added sugar in your food but if that spoonful of white sugar is the difference between you eating the oatmeal that's good for your heart and guts and other bits and not eating the oatmeal? Put the sugar on your oatmeal and eat it. The healthy food you eat with a little somethin' somethin' to make it taste good is better for you than the healthy food you don't eat because it tastes like sad.

FLAVOR IS NOT YOUR GODDAMN ENEMY. Again, the nutrient-dense food with a little butter or sugar is better for you than the plain bland shit you don't eat.

For a while there people got scared of the fat in butter and started using partially hydrogenated vegetable oils instead. Then it turned out that the trans fats in partially hydrogenated vegetable oils were worse for you than butter. So... fuck it, use the butter.

Unless you're vegan! In which case use the margarine! But if you're baking with it make sure you use the stick kind because the tub kind has too much water and air in it and that will fuck up your bakes.

There are two kinds of protein: complete (which has all of the essential amino acids your body needs but can't make on its own) and incomplete (which doesn't).

Your body does not stockpile amino acids (which are the lil lego blocks proteins are made of) for later so you have to eat some protein every day.

Worse, if you don't get enough of one of those essential amino acids your body doesn't make, and your body needs to build something that needs that particular amino acid, it doesn't sub in whatever amino acids are floating around in your bloodstream. It just goes "nope, not enough leucine for this, sorry" and DOESN'T MAKE THE THING.

Worse still, if you don't eat enough carbs and fat, your body will just start burning whatever protein it can spare for fuel. Potentially, including protein that has already been used to build parts of you. Eat your fuckin carbs and good fats, or you will eat... you.

If you take an incomplete protein (say, rice) and pair it with just a little bit of complete protein, ALL the protein you're eating becomes complete.

The egg is the gold standard against which all other protein foods are measured. Eggs are p. much the perfect protein. Yeah, there's a little fat and cholesterol in the yolk but again, nutrient dense food you eat with a lil fat is better than nutrient dense food you don't eat at all.

Shrimp are high in cholesterol but APPARENTLY it's some kind of weird friendly cholesterol that doesn't hang around in your arteries?

Cholesterol ONLY comes from animal sources, anyone who's told you not to eat nuts or avocados because of the cholesterol is full of shit and you can tell them I said so.

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Make Your Own Cosmetics, Get What You Actually Want

Once you've been in zero waste, eco friendly, solarpunk/lunarpunk circles for a while, it's easy to forget the steps you took when you started. There are lots of DIY projects I've been doing for 10+ years now, and I keep doing them because they work (for me). Yet, when I sit back and think "am I doing enough?" I always gloss over the myriad things that have become part of my everyday life.

Making these things won't save the environment, but you'll get products that meet your needs on your terms, will save you money, and you won't have to worry about a company discontinuing your favorites. Plus, it seems like a lot less packaging to just buy a brick of beeswax and toss in some kitchen stuff you already had to make makeup.

Henna

I got really lucky, I always wanted red hair and henna is a natural dye that only comes in red. Well, more of a coppery tone. But, here's the other cool thing: the henna process is anti-fungal and controls dandruff. Half the time, I remember to color my hair because my scalp starts getting itchy 6+ weeks later and I start to get flakes. Coloring my hair takes care of my scalp and I don't need dandruff shampoo to keep it healthy. It's cost-effective, buying high quality henna for a year's worth of color (for my length and thicc hair) is about $60 for 18-months' of materials. I mix it when I need it, and keep the powder in the freezer. Pro-tip, if you or your partner don't like the grassy, hay-like smell of henna, add cardamom or ginger powder to the mix. It doesn't change the color but it'll knock down the scent.

I learned everything I needed to know about Henna for Hair here: http://hennaforhair.com and buy through Catherine's store because I know I'm getting real, quality henna powder.

Oh and a cloth wrap for your hair will let you keep the henna covered without wasting plastic wrap every time you redo your roots. I've been using the same 'turbie twist' wraps for years now. I made them from old t-shirts and they're stained as fuck. Who cares? This is basically their only job.

Carmine Lip Color

No, it isn't vegan. Yes, it's made of bugs. It's also a spectacular color, the insects aren't abused in the process of gathering or raising. They're actually parasites on nopal cactus, they have a simple niche and serve it well. I learned this lip stain recipe from Humblee & Me, and have found that the anti-bacterial doesn't seem to be necessary, ymmv. A 2.5 gram sample pack of carmine from TKB has lasted me almost a year and I wear this almost daily. I find that the glycerin really helps keep my lips from drying out too badly, so I wear my lip stain even when I'm not planning on being seen by other people. I spend about $20 on lip color for a year and that's including the bottles I use to store it (tiny eyedroppers work best imo) and the glycerin. Not quite zero waste but darn close.

Note: I'm still trying to find a simple recipe for black goth lipstick that I like. So far, my attempts have had a nasty texture and aren't worth the trouble.

Eyebrow Fill

My favorite brand of eyebrow liner discontinued the best color I ever found, so I decided to make my own. Beeswax, cocoa powder, activated charcoal, and almond oil made a little pot of eyebrow fill that suits my needs beautifully. Go super light on the charcoal until you know you've got the color you want. My brows are pretty dark but not fully black, so I do a dark chocolate sort of shade. I think I made my last batch about 11 months ago and it's still half full. I use it daily, apply with an angled brush, and it's never given me breakouts or anything. I don't even wash it off, because I am lazy.

Body Powder/Dry shampoo

Growing up in California, I didn't need this stuff. Living in Oregon? Summer would be awful without body powder. It's also a nice way to have a fragrance on. Pour your favorite perfume (I love Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab oils) onto a cotton ball, put that ball in a jar with a bunch of corn starch. Shake. Leave it for a month. You now have scented body powder. It's a decent dry shampoo, too, I just brush it into my dark hair and it disappears.

Tooth Powder

There is NOTHING wrong with using conventional toothpaste if it meets your needs. I have particular reasons for using tooth powder. These include hating the taste of most toothpaste and needing to avoid fluoride because of my particular thyroid condition. (Fluoride isn't bad for everyone! It isn't ideal for everyone. Figure out what you need!) I make my own tooth powder, it works well enough for me and I don't hate brushing my teeth like I used to. 1 part baking soda, 1 part bentonite clay, some ground cloves. Mix it up, keep in a glass jar (metal will bond with the clay, bad things happen, this is why we use glass or plastic for storage). $20 of materials = LOADS of tooth powder.

Cutting Hair

It's way easier than you think. I cut my own hair and I do a graduated bob which is a little more complex than most at-home cuts. I taught myself. I use decent shears (don't use scissors) and a Wahl hair trimmer set. Learn this skill on yourself, and when people find out you can do hair, they'll come to you for their own needs. Great way to provide mutual aid (one of my parents is trans and getting haircuts in a salon would be extremely stressful for her, so I cut her hair and save her money and suffering). You could also do skill trades! I trade haircuts for massages from a massage therapist friend, for example.

Protip: Dust yourself with body powder before cutting hair, it makes the little shards of cut hair way less prone to sticking to you. You'll still want a shower but it'll just be less icky.

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Ok I'm going to share my secret amazing pasta recipe with y'all

It's delicious! It uses one pot and is friendly towards those who are scared of cooking raw meat! It can be made vegan!

One simple trick. These bad boys:

(brand does not matter!)

This pasta is basically the same amount of energy as it takes to make Hamburger Helper and 100000% better tasting.

What you will need (makes 4-6 servings)

1 carton of squash or other puree soup (you can also use condensed soups, I love making this recipe with cream of mushroom too! and it's a little cheaper. just add more water first)

meat of choice (italian sausage is my favorite but literally anything works. and of course, you can skip the meat)

1 large onion

garlic

vegetable oil (olive if you're fancy)

vegetable of choice (pick *one*. also I use frozen veg for this 80% of the time)

Spices! I always use pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt

Steps:

Chop up your onion and garlic, and throw them and your meat into a saucepan or deep wok. Cook on medium high until meat is browned (doesn't have to be cooked through). Add in the vegetables to brown as well.

Then pour in your soup, and add another half to 3/4 of the amount in water (use the water to rinse the last of that soup goodness from the can or carton). Wait for it to come to boil, and add your pasta.

Cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally and keeping an eye on the amount of liquid. The pasts will soak up water like crazy. You don't want the sauce to become so thick that it starts to burn.

This also makes sure that your meat and vegetables will be fully cooked!

Spice time! If you know your way around some herbs you can add them, but I play it safe with some garlic, onion, pepper, and salt. This is also proportional to what sort of meat you're using (if you are). If it didn't come already spiced, you'll have to add more yourself. Flavor to taste. I also like to add some pepper flakes if I'm not using spicy sausage.

The pasta *will* take longer than 12 minutes. But now that it's getting close, you can monitor the done-ness until they're exactly how you like it. The sauce will thicken up until it is the consistency of mac & cheese!

Enjoy. Yaaaay. You only have one pot to clean.

PS: THIS IS NOT A "HEALTHY" ALTERNATIVE. FOOD IS NEUTRAL. IT'S JUST FUCKING TASTY.

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I asked ChatGPT to suggest a meal recipe I could make with corn that would go with my diet plans. I enjoyed it and would make it again. I failed to take a picture

Here’s a heart-healthy, low-cholesterol corn soup recipe that aligns with your diet goals. It’s creamy, flavorful, and packed with fiber without heavy cream or butter.

Creamy Vegan Corn Soup (Cholesterol-Friendly)

✅ Dairy-free, heart-healthy, and low in saturated fat

✅ High in fiber from corn and veggies

✅ Can be made ahead and stored for the week

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels

• 1 small yellow onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small potato, peeled and diced (adds creaminess)

• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or oat milk)

• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric (anti-inflammatory)

• ½ teaspoon ground cumin (adds depth)

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon salt (optional or to taste)

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional, for a cheesy flavor)

• Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Sauté Aromatics – In a pot, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

2. Cook the Base – Add diced potato, corn, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Stir well.

3. Simmer – Pour in vegetable broth. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the potato is tender.

4. Blend – Use an immersion blender (or carefully transfer to a blender) and blend until smooth. If you like it chunkier, blend only half the soup.

5. Add Almond Milk – Stir in almond milk and nutritional yeast. Simmer for 2 more minutes.

6. Serve – Garnish with green onions or cilantro and enjoy!

Nutrition per Serving (~1 cup)

• Calories: ~150

• Fat: ~4g (healthy fats from olive oil)

• Saturated Fat: <0.5g

• Carbs: ~25g (good fiber from corn and potatoes)

• Protein: ~4g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

Serving Suggestions

✔ With a side salad – Add leafy greens for extra fiber.

✔ With whole-grain toast – A slice of sprouted grain bread pairs well.

✔ Topped with avocado – For extra healthy fats.

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The Best Vegan Cheese Brands for Dairy-Free Delight

Switching to dairy-free alternatives has never been easier with the rise of best vegan cheese brands. Whether you're lactose intolerant, following a plant-based diet, or simply looking to explore healthier options, these cheeses offer incredible taste and texture without any animal-derived ingredients. With various options available in the market, finding the best ones can be challenging.

Why Choose Vegan Cheese?

Vegan cheese is a great alternative to dairy-based cheese as it is often made from nuts, soy, coconut, or root vegetables. Many options are fortified with essential nutrients like vitamin B12 and calcium, making them a nutritious choice. Additionally, they are often lower in cholesterol and free from harmful additives found in some traditional dairy cheeses.

Top Best Vegan Cheese Brands to Try

1. Miyoko’s Creamery

Miyoko’s is well-known for its artisanal, high-quality vegan cheese made from cashew nuts and organic ingredients. Their aged cheeses, mozzarella, and butter alternatives have a rich, creamy texture that closely resembles traditional cheese.

2. Violife

A widely loved brand, Violife offers a range of vegan cheeses, including cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan alternatives. Made primarily from coconut oil and enriched with vitamin B12, Violife cheeses melt beautifully and are perfect for pizzas and sandwiches.

3. Daiya

Daiya has been a staple in the vegan community for years. Their shredded cheese, slices, and cream cheese alternatives are free from dairy, gluten, and soy, making them an allergen-friendly choice.

4. Kite Hill

Kite Hill produces almond-based cheeses with a rich and tangy flavor. Their cream cheese spreads, ricotta, and soft cheeses are popular choices for those looking for a dairy-free, gourmet experience.

5. Treeline Cheese

Treeline focuses on probiotic-rich, fermented cashew cheeses. Their products are creamy, flavorful, and perfect for spreading on crackers or pairing with wine.

6. Follow Your Heart

Follow Your Heart is known for its versatile cheese options, including blocks, slices, and shredded varieties. They use a blend of starches and coconut oil to create an authentic cheese-like experience.

7. Good Planet Foods

If you're looking for a vegan cheese that melts and stretches like traditional cheese, Good Planet Foods delivers. Their range includes shredded mozzarella and cheddar alternatives that work well in hot dishes.

8. Parmela Creamery

This brand focuses on aging nut-based cheese to achieve complex flavors. Their nut-based shreds and slices have a rich taste and excellent melting properties.

9. Cheezehound

A boutique brand specializing in handmade, artisanal vegan cheeses, Cheezehound offers small-batch dairy-free delights with rich flavors and gourmet appeal.

10. Nush

Nush provides a unique take on vegan cheese by using almonds as the base. Their creamy spreads are light, tangy, and full of probiotics for gut health.

How to Choose the Best Vegan Cheese for Your Needs

Consider the Base Ingredients: Vegan cheese can be made from cashews, almonds, soy, or coconut oil. If you have allergies, check the ingredient list carefully.

Check for Fortification: Some brands add nutrients like vitamin B12 and calcium to mimic the nutritional profile of dairy cheese.

Melting Capability: If you're looking for a vegan cheese that melts well, opt for brands like Violife, Daiya, or Good Planet Foods.

Texture and Flavor Preferences: Soft cheeses like Kite Hill's cream cheese are great for spreading, while aged nut-based cheeses from Miyoko’s and Treeline offer a stronger, more complex taste.

Creative Ways to Use Vegan Cheese

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches: Use slices from Daiya or Follow Your Heart for a gooey, melted treat.

Pasta and Pizza: Shredded cheeses from Violife or Good Planet Foods work well for baking.

Cheese Boards: Pair artisanal cheeses from Miyoko’s or Treeline with fruits and nuts for an elegant snack.

Dips and Spreads: Kite Hill's cream cheese or Nush’s almond cheese are perfect for crackers and bagels.

Stuffed Peppers or Vegan Burgers: Add a slice of your favorite vegan cheese to enhance flavor.

The Future of Vegan Cheese

With more brands investing in research and development, the quality and taste of vegan cheese continue to improve. Innovations in fermentation and plant-based proteins have led to better textures, stronger flavors, and healthier ingredient profiles. As demand grows, expect to see more variety and accessibility in mainstream grocery stores.

Final Thoughts

Finding the best vegan cheese brands depends on personal preference, dietary needs, and usage. Whether you’re looking for a spreadable option, a cheese that melts well, or an artisanal treat, there is a wide selection available. Experiment with different brands to discover the one that suits your taste and enjoy dairy-free cheese without compromising on flavor or quality.

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tuesday again 6/6/2023

two things to frontload:

if you have good vibes to send off in service of me getting a livable apartment in the greater houston tx area i would be most grateful, bc the hunt ain't fuckin goin too fuckin great

go play ABZÛ

listening

soul bossa nova by quincy jones bc it popped up on my discover weekly. i can only assume spotify recced this to me for bossa nova reasons bc i have been categorically ignoring austin powers my entire life and intend to continue on in this fashion.

it is a bop tho.

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reading

when i wrote the pinned post for this blog i settled on "a common throughline in Shit What I Like is understanding how and why systems work" bc i hadn't yet listened to Well There's Your Problem, a podcast with slides about engineering disasters and systemic failures, and "OSHA aficionado" is shorter but less snappy than "WTYPP fan". anyway when i think "chemical spill" i do not generally think "hand sanitizer spill", and when i think "how do i get rid of all this unsellable poorly made hand sanitizer made in the early days of the pandemic" i do not immediately leap to "well i'll just dump pallets in this parking lot and warehouse and surely it won't spill and/or explode bc hand sanitizer is a product that makes you safer".

ArtNaturals was, at that point, not on the [FDA warning] list. Its sanitizer, labeled with a tasteful, millennial-friendly design that said it was vegan and infused with jojoba oil, was marketed as “safe for kids” and “a great bulk hand sanitizer pack for parents and teachers.” At least two school districts on the West Coast had purchased the sanitizer to distribute to students, in addition to two Ivy League universities. Then, in March 2021, a year into sales, an independent lab in Connecticut called Valisure announced that it had found benzene in the company’s sanitizer. Benzene, a widely used industrial chemical derived from petroleum, can be absorbed through the skin and is known to be a risk factor for leukemia.

came across it bc my rss feed really wanted me to subscribe to longreads (no), but this one did catch my eye as i was checking to make sure the site still wasn't for me

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watching

watching this was a unexpectedly funny experience bc i recognized one of the backing instrumentals as a previous tuesdaypost song, which kind of felt like solving a mystery book on chapter three bc u knew an obscure fact about eels. this documentary came out in nov 22 and the song was one of this past feb's tuesdaysongs so i can only assume the spike in popularity from the documentary propelled it onto my discover weekly playlist??? the internet is a series of algorithmic tubes &tc

this is a tremendous work, as a documentary/history/archival effort/piece of art. it made me tear up. there's a very lovely sequence about memory and legacy that got me thinking a lot again about how i would like to be remembered. ive rewritten this section four times, when usually i don't redraft the tuesdaypost much at all. boils down to: complex and weird topic to talk about as an orphan, i am reluctant to be any more emotionally vulnerable than i absolutely have to during this time of great cross-country change and moving upheaval.

i appreciated how this was not tearjerker webby bait, which would have made it feel very hollow and embittered me even more during a week i am already predisposed to hate humanity. instead, mr perjurer is simply very good at his job (being an ethical documentarian)

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playing

one game i really loved and one game i really hated, so it goes.

despite religiously downloading the epic store free game of the week bc i have a reminder written in my planner, i never fucking remember to actually look at what i have in that library.

ABZÛ genuinely healed my heart during a very unpleasant weekend.

i don't use this as a recs platform except for this one time when i am cashing in all my chips. go play ABZÛ, it takes like an hour and a half.

all you need to know about it you can get from the cover art. it is not a hard game and it is not a horror game. i went in totally blind and the less you know about this game the better. i was delighted nearly every minute. every time i saw an ammonite i felt like i was seeing an old friend. there are SO many clever game design choices i want to talk about. message me after you play this. i said "of COURSE IT WAS AUSTIN FUCKING WINTORY ON THE SCORE" during the credits. what an absolutely goddamn perfect little jewel of a game.

AGAIN: go play ABZÛ.

i also played Call of the Sea, bc it was in my epic library and i wanted something fast and oceanic to continue the high of ABZÛ.

Call of the Sea did not continue the high of ABZÛ. i think this team carefully and thoughtfully sidestepped several of the usual issues is making something Lovecraftian but fell into the rest of the pits. eg i liked that they had Polynesian culture consultants, but from an interview it seemed like it was limited to a one-day crash course? i am deeply grateful this isn't a dead-wife game and the female protagonist has a great deal of agency, but she's still a rich white lady from boston trekking about the Tahitian islands commenting on primitive structures, which made me suck air in through my teeth at many points. there is an "ancient slave culture" thread that never actually resolves. i really wish it resolved. the game overall is in a very weird place, trapped between the norms and mores of the early 40s and the 2020s. you have Got to commit to one or the other.

the overall vibe is very polished for a first game. general vibes are Firewatch but puzzle-adventure. the lighting is a little too dynamic and was very distracting throughout. due to this studio's age (new) and odd location (spain) and how their debut game came out (took a year and a half to make, debuted on gamepass) i understand why this game exists the way it does from a marketing and industry standpoint and why they favored visual polish and art style over everything else. it's still annoying bc it is so close to an interesting game.

the twist particularly infuriated me as a chronically ill person, spoilers for the twist behind rot13

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fallow week. if it isn't moving-related it isn't happening, and even then a lot of moving-related things are grinding on painfully slowly

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update on my situation.

for my foot, it has improved! pain is now 2-3 when i’m just resting/not doing anything and is a 7 when i step on the wrong spots/move it wrong instead of it being a constant 7 and jumping to a 10 when i would move it at all.

i was not able to afford an ER visit, however, thanks to the amazing ppl who have ordered from my Etsy recently, i was finally able to obtain a cane; after needing one for 5+ years, and this situation only amplifying my need for one as it was on my leg with my bad knee as well, and after everything is fully healed i will need a cane even more than before. i hope to get it in the mail in the next few days to a week!! i am very happy and excited to finally get this!

in other news, just cause i broke my foot, that doesn’t mean i can just Stop Working and postpone all the stuff i planned to get done this And month.

by October, i hope to have at least 1-2 hand made cold process soaps available for purchase!! not going to give out too much info yet, but these soaps will be made with a completely palm oil free and completely vegan friendly base, and all colors that will be used r ethically sourced AND ALSO completely vegan friendly!

more sprays will also be added throughout the weeks, and even more once i get feedback on our current recipe and am sure it is good!

i Also plan to redo and add more premade slap options!

lots going on, but dw, i am going at a very slow pace and am making sure i am not hurting myself more. i also am always sitting when working (already was due to my knee) and not doing any heavy lifting (also couldn’t do anyways lol).

all in all, i am just doing the best i can given my current circumstances.

thank u to all of those who have ordered from my shop, thank u to all of those sharing my works lately, and a BIG thank u to all the ppl who have love bombed me (liked and rbed a lot of my posts/spam likes and rbs) recently, genuinely, thank u so much.

ik many find it annoying, but they have been keeping me going these past few days. seeing someone just go thru and love my work so much.

i am so happy my works touch some of u in such a way. i am so happy i am actually making others smile, making pieces they resonate with. this is one of the only things i have wanted as a creator, and being able to do very little these last like 2 weeks has been Actual Torture to me. i Hate feeling useless… so opening up this app to see that my posts r doing well, and others r loving the very minimal amount i am able to do atm has been Such an amazing thing for me rn. genuinely thank u.