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a year ago
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Hi! It's been a while.
Yeah, I know, it's been more than a while...
Do you still remember me? Probably not, and that's normal given the lazy bum I am.
But I have excuses ^^ for what it's worth, I'm going to go over everything that's happened to me these past few months.
Think of this as a mid-season journal.
So, where to start?
I don't know where to start.
Let's start with the simplest thing:
I4M NOT DEAD YET!
That's already something, right?
More seriously, I mostly took some time for myself, to settle down. 2022 and 2023 were really shitty years for me.
I'll skip the details because it's not interesting and I don't want to be all gloomy. In short: boring as hell.
The positive point is that I discovered I'm much stronger mentally than I ever imagined. And that's pretty cool.
2024 was shaping up to be just as tough. But I decided to take life by the horns.
My biggest anxiety was finding an internship in the 3D field to validate my 3D graphic designer, video, and VFX diploma.
And damn, it's HAAAAARD AF!
I don't know if others here have gone through the same struggles or if it's easier elsewhere.
I was out of options and my school didn't seem to care much about my situation.
BUT, a teacher (who wasn't even one of my main teachers) gave me a vague contact.
Feeling a bit desperate, I took the chance anyway.
Well, I won't drag out the suspense any longer... (if there is any)... but thanks to this odd situation,
I got an internship in the media department of one of the largest telecommunications companies in my country.
I know, it's super cool... Hold on... THAT'S fREAKING COOOOL !!!
So that explains my absence from this social network.
I'm working there for now, and the team I'm assigned to is pretty happy with me and the work I've done so far.
So, with this new step up in my life, my morale has been seriously boosted.
I've also met some amazing people this year.
Incredible folks I only knew from online who turned out to be incredibly kind-hearted.
And now, we're friends in real life. It’s made my life even better and happier.
July 4th was The Independence Day, but it's also my birthday ^^.
Yes, I'm 25 now.
25 years of my parents, my family, my close ones, and my friends putting up with me.
Another year on this earth, spent with the people I love and with whom I walk hand in hand.
And MY GOD, these people are wonderful!
Oh, also, I can't draw anymore!
Or at least, I've lost my dexterity.
That's also why I haven't posted anything in the last 6-7 months.
I plan to get back into it soon, now that summer vacation time is here.
So, that was a bit of an update on my life ^^.
And well, after a quarter-century on this earth, I think I can say I'm happy in my life, and I'm living MY BEST LIFE !!!
I know, it's different.
Usually, people prefer to complain about everything and nothing, rightly or wrongly (mind you...
( I'm not judging, everyone posts what they want ).
But I thought that in these troubled times, sharing a bit of my good mood might help people feel better.
See the positive side, and spread this wave of happiness that I eagerly embraced.
Remember, it often only takes a small spark to reignite the flame that keeps us burning.
Well, I think I've said it all.
And if you've made it this far, congratulations to you!
I hope I've made you smile or lifted your spirits if you're feeling a bit down.
And I have a little proposal.
I'm still a NoName on this network, but I want to do a little Q&A.
Who knows, it might interest some of you.
Ask me your questions. It can be on any subject: about me, my world, if you need advice, what color my underwear is ^^ I'll try to answer you in a comm without filter.
Until then, or until the next post, I wish you a great summer vacation.
BlueJet out ^^
Yeah, I know, it's been more than a while...
Do you still remember me? Probably not, and that's normal given the lazy bum I am.
But I have excuses ^^ for what it's worth, I'm going to go over everything that's happened to me these past few months.
Think of this as a mid-season journal.
So, where to start?
I don't know where to start.
Let's start with the simplest thing:
I4M NOT DEAD YET!
That's already something, right?
More seriously, I mostly took some time for myself, to settle down. 2022 and 2023 were really shitty years for me.
I'll skip the details because it's not interesting and I don't want to be all gloomy. In short: boring as hell.
The positive point is that I discovered I'm much stronger mentally than I ever imagined. And that's pretty cool.
2024 was shaping up to be just as tough. But I decided to take life by the horns.
My biggest anxiety was finding an internship in the 3D field to validate my 3D graphic designer, video, and VFX diploma.
And damn, it's HAAAAARD AF!
I don't know if others here have gone through the same struggles or if it's easier elsewhere.
I was out of options and my school didn't seem to care much about my situation.
BUT, a teacher (who wasn't even one of my main teachers) gave me a vague contact.
Feeling a bit desperate, I took the chance anyway.
Well, I won't drag out the suspense any longer... (if there is any)... but thanks to this odd situation,
I got an internship in the media department of one of the largest telecommunications companies in my country.
I know, it's super cool... Hold on... THAT'S fREAKING COOOOL !!!
So that explains my absence from this social network.
I'm working there for now, and the team I'm assigned to is pretty happy with me and the work I've done so far.
So, with this new step up in my life, my morale has been seriously boosted.
I've also met some amazing people this year.
Incredible folks I only knew from online who turned out to be incredibly kind-hearted.
And now, we're friends in real life. It’s made my life even better and happier.
July 4th was The Independence Day, but it's also my birthday ^^.
Yes, I'm 25 now.
25 years of my parents, my family, my close ones, and my friends putting up with me.
Another year on this earth, spent with the people I love and with whom I walk hand in hand.
And MY GOD, these people are wonderful!
Oh, also, I can't draw anymore!
Or at least, I've lost my dexterity.
That's also why I haven't posted anything in the last 6-7 months.
I plan to get back into it soon, now that summer vacation time is here.
So, that was a bit of an update on my life ^^.
And well, after a quarter-century on this earth, I think I can say I'm happy in my life, and I'm living MY BEST LIFE !!!
I know, it's different.
Usually, people prefer to complain about everything and nothing, rightly or wrongly (mind you...
( I'm not judging, everyone posts what they want ).
But I thought that in these troubled times, sharing a bit of my good mood might help people feel better.
See the positive side, and spread this wave of happiness that I eagerly embraced.
Remember, it often only takes a small spark to reignite the flame that keeps us burning.
Well, I think I've said it all.
And if you've made it this far, congratulations to you!
I hope I've made you smile or lifted your spirits if you're feeling a bit down.
And I have a little proposal.
I'm still a NoName on this network, but I want to do a little Q&A.
Who knows, it might interest some of you.
Ask me your questions. It can be on any subject: about me, my world, if you need advice, what color my underwear is ^^ I'll try to answer you in a comm without filter.
Until then, or until the next post, I wish you a great summer vacation.
BlueJet out ^^
Speaking of which, do Mason and Blue have their own way of managing emotional hurdles and pressure that they can’t tackle head-on? What is their go-to activity to hold that stress off?
I can't remember where it comes from, but it goes something like this:
"If you complain that it's raining, it means you're happy in your life."
And right now, I'm fully embracing it and trying to share this mindset with those around me.
As for Mason, it depends. He thinks a lot but doesn't show it. He handles difficulties and always tries to solve his problems on his own.
If it's too hard, he isolates himself. It could be in a room or at the bottom of a pool, for example.
In the water, he can stay for many minutes, even hours, without anyone disturbing him unless they come to bother him in diving gear.
The muffled noise in the water soothes him and allows him to concentrate on finding solutions to his problems.
During these moments of reflection, he wonders what his brothers would have done in his place.
If he's up against a wall and can't find a solution, he seeks advice from his closest friends to help him overcome these obstacles.
To clear his mind, he might do sports, manual activities, or things like bowling or billiards.
When it's a situation that angers him, he leaves without a word and goes to smoke a cigarette or a cigar. It calms him down and, paradoxically, clears the fog in his mind.
For Blue, it's easier to explain (since he's literally my avatar, he shares many of my personality traits ^^).
In general, to overcome this kind of obstacle, he also resorts to escapism, focusing on himself and ignoring the rest.
He thinks a lot and considers multiple scenarios to overcome these difficulties.
He takes time to rest, so he can find sensible solutions with a clear head.
Sometimes, this kind of situation motivates him to push certain limits.
There's a form of productivity for him in working under pressure or having to solve problems in a limited time.
Talking with his close friends helps him externalize and put words to situations that initially seem confusing.
Simply describing the situation he's in allows him to restructure his thoughts.
I hope I answered your question clearly enough. ^^.