Spring Cleaning! 2023

[Twillie]

Today has been very busy for me, and thankfully I was able to accomplish a lot \o/

There was a lot of literal cleaning today as my bedroom was getting kind of dire, so while that wasn't on my list I'm glad to have made good headway on making my space more livable again lol. In the process, I made progress on one of my list items, which is to clean up the paper piles, I've reduced it down to two paper piles, and for one of them I thankfully know where all the papers need to go. Just need to get them filed, likely tomorrow.

I also re-potted the plants that actually managed to grow from my seeds, so hopefully they will continue to survive xD I also planted new seeds in the leftover soil pods I have, so we'll see what may come of them.

I've made a few attempts at the Art Gallery this month now, once for Tyrannian Victory Day and again for a Random Gallery. Didn't have luck with either, but I've made another drawing for Koi Day this coming Friday, so hopefully that one will work out better. Even if not, though, I did my part by trying, so I crossed May off my list for Art Gallery \o/

I took library book off my list, as it ended up just sitting in my room until I felt like I had it long enough that I shouldn't hog it anymore xD; Maybe I'll check it out again at a later date when I'm sure I'll read it.

I'm tired now and it's close to bed, so I plan to unwind with some Blossoms comics this evening, as I feel like Part 4 is overdue to get done.

[Gelquie]

This week has become extremely busy due to an upcoming thing. Updating this is one item on a very long list of things to do today, so I want to cross it off. ...But that doesn't mean it has to be long. I'll make it quick.

Been studying a lot and reviewing things. It's helping.
Been practicing my programming. Brushed off some skills in some of the programs I don't use so much anymore. Two more to practice, and one will get focus, but I need to do it.

Tires got changed out, so that's done.

Figured out an idea for how to take the paper bin to the recycler. Take it in another cardboard thing that needs to be recycled, a thing I finally have. It's only taking some priority because my bin is getting very overstuffed and is threatening to fall over, and in any case is in the way. Won't take long to do, but we'll see if I get to it.

While looking for something, I munged out a few things in my room. Very small things, but they add up until before you know it, you're adding another box just for small things. This mung-out is helping me realize that I could well be able to reduce my stuff by one more box. Not gonna do that this week, but food for thought.

It's a lot more than it looks, just still in the middle of it, gtg bye.

[Lizica]

Me, last week: Hm, I should add "update website" to my list. I don't think I've updated it with any new art this year at all yet.
One of my parents' friends, suddenly emailing me out of the blue a couple days later: Hi, I enjoyed browsing your website--
Me: OH GADS, WAS THE WEBSITE PRESENTABLE *skids over there and jams on my "viewing like a kindly acquaintance/stranger" goggles* ....It's presentable, okay, thank goodness. 8D;;

Uh, anyway, in terms of my list, not too much this week, though I did transfer the photos from the camera, and I've inquired about the best way to clean my tablet pen, so I should be able to do that soon, too.

I got to write some more of my WIP this week, though! =D The characters are doin' fiiine. Was considering that maybe my story setup needed to be tweaked, since I was so uninspired to write for this one character--but then I got a blast of inspiration a couple days later and wrote them. ^^ May still need to do some major edits to the setup and structure later down the line, but for now, the characters will continue to try to convince me that this current setup can work. =3

[Gelquie]

Last week has been extremely busy due to a RL thing that I'm still working on and really hope will work out. But it's less busy this week than last.

So I've mostly just been doing that, along with my share of studying, code review, and job searching.

After finishing one major thing last week, I was still feeling the motivation, so I finally took the paper from my paper bin into a spare cardboard container and brought it to recycling. Might have to do it again, but for now, yay! Stuff recycled, cross that one off the list.

Yesterday, while between things, I decided to sew the hole in my jacket, since I really only have two for that purpose and I didn't want to be without a spare for too long. Specifically, the hole is in my sleeve, which makes it a lot harder to sew because you have to keep it as flat as possible and bunch back half the sleeves, then make sure no segment is accidentally sewn. I could've done more, but the patch is in place and I think that's good enough for now.
(Might actually have to re-sew a patch onto my current jacket too because now it's ripping along the seams, RIP. But I think it's fine for now.)

Okay, time for the rest of the week and everything ahead.

[Twillie]

I’ve been on a bit of an art gallery kick, so I’ve already finished my June goal for it! Perhaps I should take the time to focus on a June userlookup header now, lol.

I also finished Part 4 for Digging Deep, hoping Part 5 will be out soon.

The second batch of seeds I planted have sprouted much more quickly and in greater numbers than my first round of seeds, so I may need to repot those soon.

[Gelquie]

Reminder to all, that this event has two weeks left!

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For my update, I did studying, I reviewed some programs, and I sewed the hole in my shirt.
Yup.

[June Scarlet]

Been keeping up with Crime Show nicely, there's a few other things to work on with it though. I'm close enough to the end I want to start brainstorming ideas of how to wrap things up. I also want to get a physical print of my comics once I finish them, so I can send it off to a friend who doesn't have internet.

Plants have been going well for the most part, at least in my yard, Mom has nine tomato plants in her yard, and something ate all the leaves on them, leaving just the stems. So we'll have to see how they do now.

Continuing to have steady progress toward neo ttrpg.

My goals lately are to figure out my next Saskori series, the ending of Crime Show, and brainstorm more on Ink.

[Twillie]

I randomly picked up my Neopian Times petpage again when I had the idea of creating a comic series index, and I figured I could put my other NT info on the page as well. I'm still figuring out the overall theme of the petpage, if I want it to be a general NT resource or more focused on comics, because if I did the former I don't know if I'd want some kind of index for written works as well (and I'd need outside help to make that if so, as I'm less familiar with those works).

Using a template from Sunnyneo, I've made a tab for the comic series index (tab four) and one for general NT history (tab two) (the mismatched numbers are a long story), and I've started drawing custom images for the page to replace the template's artwork. The background and banner are using placeholder images from the site, although I might keep the background as is actually.

But here's the link to what I've made so far: www.neopets.com/~Cinemalove

I haven't done much drawing lately admittedly, so my other projects haven't seen much progress. I've got an idea for June banner, though, so I'm hoping I can work on that tomorrow.

[Gelquie]

One week left!

For my update, I've been working on an upcoming thing and pretty much nothing else, so barely an update for me. Maybe I'll try to wrap up after the fact.

[Gelquie]

And today marks the last day of spring cleaning, for it is the first day of Summer! (Or Winter in the Southern Hemisphere.)

I didn't do much again this week. Mostly just more studying or just plain resting. But I looked at my list and thought "I should at least finish the pants," so yesterday I did that.

Those pants I had been putting off, in part because they've been sitting at the bottom of the drawer forgotten, and in part because it's kind of on its last legs. It had already been hand patched a few times, but there were several small holes or threadbare segments at the butt of the pants. The sewing machine made it significantly easier, but it was still technically difficult and took a long time to do.
But I did that! ...And as soon as I thought I had finished, I pulled up the pants to examine them, and found two more holes at the pockets. x'D So I had to go back and fix those too.

So after about an hour and a half of work (maybe), I finally patched that pair of pants. I don't think they'll last me much longer anyway, but at least I can justify wearing them even more to the bitter end. I have since bought other better fitting pants, but it'd be nice to wear that out before I have to pack and thus move them anywhere.
Haven't worn the pants anywhere yet, but I will at one point. It's just too soon, is all.

Anyway, that was the main last thing I did.

I'd say this was overall productive for me! I did my constants like career and life stuff, and have been making progress on that. I've done some programming projects, to the point where the current list is out of date for what I need. I really procrastinated on life stuff, but maybe I'll do more of that over the summer. (Besides, some of them were worked on, I just didn't fully complete all of them. I'll take the successes where they're at.) And I did a lot of crafts, I guess! I've had a sewing itch all my life, but I lacked the skills or machinery to use it, so it was nice to get into that. The only thing I didn't finish was the crochet basket. That was because I spent a lot of time on the base and realized at the last minute that I stitched it wrong, and I don't know how to do the turns now without adding more rows. But maybe I should just do that and accept the extra size. Next time I have a lot of hands-free downtime to kill.

At this point, even if I were to continue, I'd make a whole new list for myself. Which is a good sign of how much I've done, or progress compared to where I was in March. So I guess that's a good way to wrap up my Spring Cleaning.

[Twillie]

A few more update and things crossed off my list:

-Finished Blossoms part 4, which I think I already mentioned, but the list wasn't updated to show that

-Drew for June art gallery, something I also probably mentioned before, but now the list reflects it lol

-Also crossed off to make a petpage for NT history. It isn't finished by any means, but I did technically make it, so I'll count it lol

-I did get that one picture printed and framed. I don't like how it turned out, but eh I'll figure it out.

-I did some more repotting and replanting a few days ago. Most of the flower seeds I planted have sprouted and are now in slightly larger pots in the garden window, and I'm trying vegetables again with the soil pods I had left over.

-I've slowly been working through NT reviews. I don't have any specific issue as a goal anymore, I just want to give at least a few reviews for each recent issue.

-I haven't finished my June header yet, but I've been working on that today!

-I've made some good headway on my "clean face" item, which I intended as a reminder for the whole season. I admittedly wasn't great about it for most of the time, but recently I've started a morning/night routine that I think can better get me in the habit of washing my face.

Overall, I feel like I accomplished a good number of things this spring. I've considered keeping a list similar to this in my diary thread actually, as it's handy to have a reminder of what I want done, plus it can provide some extra incentive to work on those list items.

Thanks for hosting this year Gelquie, it's always nice being able to share in everyone's productive energy! =D

[June Scarlet]

I didn't have too much on my list to begin with, even at the end. But I did at least work on almost everything on there. So I'd consider that a success.

I kept up with my comics. Kept working towards the neo ttrpg. Kat's story is long since published. Completed the microfic challenge. I started a story for Dorothy but gave up for now. Created a banner for my pins. Revised and submitted my Committee article. Wrote a short story for the Underground. Been keeping up nicely with my plants, and didn't touch JN comic remastering.

And that's everything!

One thing I'm wondering about is what my priorities are. I was asked what I'd do if I had more time. And I said probably waste my time drawing and writing more. And they replied that wasn't really a waste of time. Which I mean, I know, but it was still nice to hear. It's making me think.

[Lizica]

Happy summer/winter, gang!

Since my last update, I got some more done on my story WIP and copied down several recipes into my recipe book. I also realized that for the Headless comic I was planning, the characters actually should be wearing their outfits from the day prior if I want the comic to fit the timeline. But I’m actually excited about that, because those outfits are way more fun than the ones I was sketching earlier! =D

So, overall this spring, I drew some fanart, made some cards, got my music library together, copied recipes, did phone calls and emails, attempted to hopefully get that insurance thing sorted, transferred my photos, and got lots done on my WIP! =DD

I think I could’ve done way more of the small things on my list, but I’m more than okay with what I did anyway. =3 I got all the time sensitive stuff done, and seeing my To Do list written down and mentally setting aside some of those small things let me work more freely on my WIP, and I’m really happy about that. ^^ (Besides doing a lot of non-list things. xD)

Thanks for hosting, Gelquie! It was nice feeling like we’re all sort of doing parallel play while doing our tasks, and also getting brownie points by finishing things and getting to brag about it to each other. xP