trans christian, any pronouns. artist at heart, programmer by trade. this is my journal of sketches, project notes, and assorted thoughts – spanning games, technology, creativity, neurodiversity, and more!
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I Was Gonna Finish Ppt2 On Stream This Afternoon But I've Got A Lot On My Plate And Need The Break X_x
i was gonna finish ppt2 on stream this afternoon but i've got a lot on my plate and need the break x_x
i'll try to sneak it in this week, because i'd REALLY like to start Phantom Hourglass next week on Oct 1st. we'll see if we can finish up ppt2 in time for my arbitrary goal!
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new stream archive, in which we check out the new BIT.TRIP RERUNNER and... accidentally clear the whole game and all of the new levels in one sitting! oops – turns out this game is still super addictive!!
i am pleased as punch to report that phantom hourglass is just as good as i remember it – adventurous and FULL of charm! the islands are lively and full of fun secrets, while the sailing is so much more involved than in wind waker. today's stream was a VERY fun time 💖
…but i haven't yet made it to the parts that people weren't so fond of! next week and beyond, we'll see if the temple of the ocean king's repeated revisits start to grate on my patience. see you then!
Hey sky how do I convince someone they're cool
like people haven't been believing me when I tell them they're cool
I thought I would ask you for advice since you seem to know a lot about being cool
the thing about telling somebody with chronically low self-esteem that they're cool is that it inadvertently becomes an invitation to argue. "cool" is, after all, not much more than a value judgment; it doesn't give anyone an idea of why they're cool. when they bite back with a "no i'm not," that's not them being mean – that just means they have different criteria for what cool means!
the best thing you can do for somebody who adamantly refuses to believe it is to invest in their self-esteem through other means. do they have a special interest that you're not familiar with? ask them questions about it and be an active listener! do they make art? leave them comments about specific things you like in each of their pieces! are they a good shoulder to cry on? lean on them and tell them how much you appreciate their support!
the exact method will vary for each person, because everyone is good at different things; the goal in general is to find their strengths and amplify them with love and support. be specific in your encouragement, rather than using generalized words. no one can argue with you when you show them that they inspire you, that you appreciate their friendship. it's tangible proof that their presence changes the world around them for the better.
...and if they somehow do still argue, be firm in your encouragement. "take the compliment" is a powerful rebuttal, but it can be dangerous. use it wisely.
