Shellzilla_515
Senior Member
May 15, 2024
- I finally got around to using Inkscape again! Ended up starting and completing a piece so I can use it in Gran Turismo 7 further down the line.
- Feel free to skip this point. I had to drive somewhere so my mother can complete her errands. In the process, I got to see a couple of cars again after a very long time! The first one was a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia which made my eyes turn into the size of pancakes. I was really overjoyed by that since they're so rare around here. The second one breaks the European streak in my car spotting game which was a Honda Integra Type R (DC2)! Haven't seen it in forever too haha.
- I bought engine oil that was on sale so I can do an oil change on my father's car eventually. Saved quite a bit of money too in the process. Can't wait to feel satisfied completing the work after doing it so many times on customer cars.
- I basically got a work period at college, so I was able to make some progress on a couple of assignments and complete some interactive learning modules!
- The weather was nice today with clear sunny skies!
- Feel free to skip this point. Having to drive somewhere yet again, another two cars decided to show up again for me to be happy about. First, it was a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta cruising down the street while I was the one stuck in traffic for once! Secondly, it was another day, another Honda, which was a Honda CR-Z!... Funny how I went from spotting a supercar to a hybrid car lol.
- My mom cooked spaghetti for dinner and tasted absolutely delicious! We had to go to a couple of grocery stores prior and managed to take advantage of some discounted items that were on sale. Good thing our efforts were worth it.
- I'm excited for 2024 TBTWC to start tomorrow! I missed this particular event so much since it was the first forum event I participated in back in 2021.
I don't know what team I'll be in, but in my heart, I'll always be team Blues Clues.
- This last point is pretty lengthy, so I'll put it in a spoiler for those who want to read. And no, it's actually not about cars. I've contemplated whether or not to include this point for the past few weeks, but I'm totally fine with it and finally want to let it out.
May 16 marks one year since I accepted myself in being panromantic with open arms. 

However, that wasn't the full story... To tell you the truth, it also marks the one year anniversary that I've been in a romantic relationship with @/xSuperMario64x (Bug) and I'm extremely grateful to have him in my life. And don't worry, he's totally fine with me sharing this as we've communicated with each other about this beforehand. 
Anyways, it first started out as a simple friendship between me and Bug when we really started interacting with each other in early 2021 as well as exchanging art. We didn't chat with each other much compared to now, but we got along really well.
Come 2022, I remember that I wanted to create a simple livery for Bug since the classic Volkswagen Beetle existed both in GT Sport and Gran Turismo 7. So I did, and Bug really liked it! However, I wanted to make another livery on a separate car being the Volkswagen Beetle Gr.3 going above and beyond with my efforts. Long story short, it took me literally months to create the livery from March to August drawing a huge ton of his OCs on Krita then tracing them over in Inkscape so I can use those svg files in the game. And that doesn't include the other small Inkscape pieces that I made without drawing them out. Throughout the time of making it, I was occasionally giving Bug on updates with my progress while also dubbing it the "art project" at the time on here. Boy, I remember spending numerous nights to get an individual piece done daily back when I had so much free time on my hands! When the time finally came for me to reveal the amazing livery to Bug, he didn't have enough words to describe how much he loved it.
It was also around the time that the 2022 TBT Fair was on, so I remember buying the bluebird of happiness plushie collectible for myself only to selflessly gift it to Bug without payment. I just wanted to see him be happy since he was looking to purchase one, but didn't have enough currency to do so.
After, all of that hard work with that livery, we eventually started chatting with each other on discord ever since. We talked about various things whether it'd be our interests, something serious, needing to vent, or just having good vibes. There have been ups and downs, but we still saw each other as great friends (especially since he had to put up with his ex at the time).
During 2023 in February, things started to change a bit for me. I was starting to have a hint of feelings towards Bug one day, but I pushed those feelings away while also denying that I wasn't exactly straight after all (some religious stuff played a role in that). It wasn't until May later that year when I finally admitted my feelings towards him while simultaneously fully accepting my romantic orientation of being pan (and further reflecting eventually that I'm demiromantic).
It was a very special time when Bug and I met each other in person for the very first time ever when he visited Canada for a week in late September. We did a lot of things together such as going karting, watching The Barbie Movie, eating at Jollibee, and getting to play Animal Crossing for the GameCube for the first time.
I also remember the time when we held each other's hands for the first time ever. 
And earlier this year in February, Bug met me in person again and was arguably much better compared to the first time he visited. We went to the auto show together, ate at a few restaurants, and even got to meet @/Xara in person for the first time ever (I will never ever forget that contagious laugh lol)!
So yeah, it's been one year and I'm so grateful to be with someone who genuinely loves me, listens, and tries to understand despite our flaws. Our bond just keeps getting stronger and stronger. Despite all this, I'm still the same person that pops in every once in a while sharing my passions that brings me happiness (especially four-wheeled vehicles lol).
Bug, if you're reading this, I want to say that I love you so very much. Not enough words can describe how much I appreciate you.
Life can be amazing sometimes hanging out with the right people.
I would like to give a shoutout to @/Foreverfox, @/Roxxy, @/-Mars-, @/Midoriya, @/Xara, @/Dunquixote, and @/themysterybidder for being supportive of Bug and I. You guys are awesome.
TL;DR It started out as a friendship with Bug before eventually blooming into something much more romantic and bonding together since.




Anyways, it first started out as a simple friendship between me and Bug when we really started interacting with each other in early 2021 as well as exchanging art. We didn't chat with each other much compared to now, but we got along really well.
Come 2022, I remember that I wanted to create a simple livery for Bug since the classic Volkswagen Beetle existed both in GT Sport and Gran Turismo 7. So I did, and Bug really liked it! However, I wanted to make another livery on a separate car being the Volkswagen Beetle Gr.3 going above and beyond with my efforts. Long story short, it took me literally months to create the livery from March to August drawing a huge ton of his OCs on Krita then tracing them over in Inkscape so I can use those svg files in the game. And that doesn't include the other small Inkscape pieces that I made without drawing them out. Throughout the time of making it, I was occasionally giving Bug on updates with my progress while also dubbing it the "art project" at the time on here. Boy, I remember spending numerous nights to get an individual piece done daily back when I had so much free time on my hands! When the time finally came for me to reveal the amazing livery to Bug, he didn't have enough words to describe how much he loved it.

One angle isn't enough to show just how much effort I've put into it. There are more unique OCs of his on the other side of the Beetle and the back of it!
Here's another angle of an online race I did with it last year.
And lastly, a picture where I won an online race against real people!
Here's another angle of an online race I did with it last year.
And lastly, a picture where I won an online race against real people!
After, all of that hard work with that livery, we eventually started chatting with each other on discord ever since. We talked about various things whether it'd be our interests, something serious, needing to vent, or just having good vibes. There have been ups and downs, but we still saw each other as great friends (especially since he had to put up with his ex at the time).
During 2023 in February, things started to change a bit for me. I was starting to have a hint of feelings towards Bug one day, but I pushed those feelings away while also denying that I wasn't exactly straight after all (some religious stuff played a role in that). It wasn't until May later that year when I finally admitted my feelings towards him while simultaneously fully accepting my romantic orientation of being pan (and further reflecting eventually that I'm demiromantic).

It was a very special time when Bug and I met each other in person for the very first time ever when he visited Canada for a week in late September. We did a lot of things together such as going karting, watching The Barbie Movie, eating at Jollibee, and getting to play Animal Crossing for the GameCube for the first time.


And earlier this year in February, Bug met me in person again and was arguably much better compared to the first time he visited. We went to the auto show together, ate at a few restaurants, and even got to meet @/Xara in person for the first time ever (I will never ever forget that contagious laugh lol)!
So yeah, it's been one year and I'm so grateful to be with someone who genuinely loves me, listens, and tries to understand despite our flaws. Our bond just keeps getting stronger and stronger. Despite all this, I'm still the same person that pops in every once in a while sharing my passions that brings me happiness (especially four-wheeled vehicles lol).
Bug, if you're reading this, I want to say that I love you so very much. Not enough words can describe how much I appreciate you.

I would like to give a shoutout to @/Foreverfox, @/Roxxy, @/-Mars-, @/Midoriya, @/Xara, @/Dunquixote, and @/themysterybidder for being supportive of Bug and I. You guys are awesome.

TL;DR It started out as a friendship with Bug before eventually blooming into something much more romantic and bonding together since.
