c'mon Barbie, let's go party | #2 | July 3-9, 2023

The Flash movie is DC's attempt at restarting their "DC Universe"... and without spoilers, it did not do a good job :'). 

Research Update: Still kinda irked by the lack of structure/check-ins and mentorship. I think I'm realizing now that I really need hands-on mentorship especially in the beginning. Maybe I just gotta be more proactive about asking for it. There is *a* light at the end of the tunnel, but is it the light I am looking for? I don't know!

Lifting Update: Smashing those hammies man, my hamstrings are so WEAK. Started the 3 day split on Wednesday this time so hopefully we don't keep slipping. I think I gained a lot of water weight from inflamation and it is finally going away! I still haven't benched yet this week but I definitely will at least on Monday.

Art Tabling Update: Based on extensive market research (many hours of watching TikTok), I have determined that our booth should be market-themed with gachas of Genshin and Star Rail charms. I also have determined that Chainsaw Man and Spy x Family remain some of the more popular merch, so maybe it is finally time for me to face Denji head-on


I was chillin at Cafe Franco and someone mentioned that they started calling their partner Sweet Potato Chickpea because of a soup at a cafe they were working at. Honestly pretty top tier pet name if anything. Super cool vibes though, see here:



Completely unecessary but maybe interesting SSRI Update: Since I'm starting on a low dose of Prozac, I'm basically feeling a less-medicated and more pre-medicated version of myself, and boy is she a mess. I haven't felt this easily irritable or completely irrationally anxious/tunnel-visiony in such a long time and it is a wonder that I managed to live like this. It is not enjoyable at all lol. I will say though, I have been more productive this past week than the last two weeks. I also feel more like my mind is constatly running. It's hard to isolate whether this is the Prozac/reintroduction of anxiety's doing, but I'm gonna up my dose (as suggested by my psychiatrist) and hopefully I get a more balanced headspace :)

Skincare Update: Idk what the heck is happening to my skin, but she is so dry and flaky right now + oily combo. I haven't changed anything about my skincare, but I'm seriously considering the Anua Heartleaf toner everyone is talking about...or maybe I'll just put on a face mask lol

Crochet Update: I have finished my cardigan basically! I opted to make her a short sleeve ruffle. I hate crocheting into the foundation chain but she is so cute. Next project will be a break from clothing, and I'll just make a dope book sleeve for when I bring books in my backpack. 



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