Hello, friend!
Wow, a lot has happened since my last update. I'm leaving it below so you can read it, because it blows my mind how things have panned out.
First, we have a new kitten. She doesn't replace Static by any means, but she does restore balance in the household. Four humans, four cats. She's still figuring out how to get along with her older brothers, who are grumpy old men while she is a toddler who can't read a room. Good stuff.
I haven't read much since January, actually. That's a bummer. But I did discover a new hobby and a new side income. Two, really.
New hobby: coloring. Just made a post about it titled that. So much fun, and I've settled firmly into #colortok on Tiktok. I'm not especially great, but I'm not bad, and many of my pages are good.
Side incomes: first, zines. I've got an Etsy shop and everything. Although I tried to start a business, that kind of ground to a halt, so I need to figure out how to close a business, and just keep these things as hobbies.
Second, word searches. No, really. One-word searches where the only letters used are the ones in the subject word, and you have to find anywhere from 16-58 instances of the word in a 10x10 grid.
I'm happy with where things are, and enjoying my hobbies, and the new member of my family. Woo!
Updated: August 7, 2026
I am mourning the loss of my cat of 9 years, Static. He was a good cat, a spider-faced cat with whiskers that reached out like spider legs sketched with a fountain pen.
I am reading voraciously these days. My goal for 2026 is to read 50 books, 13 of which should be nonfiction. Generally I don't come anywhere near that number, so this should be exciting. So far, I'm doing well.
I am dedicating myself to creativity this year, exploring whatever creative pursuits tickle my fancy. This is more than likely to include more Zines, digital art, and videos, but I'm interested in broadening my experiences.