What's Bothering You?

[Croconaw]

Thank you both so much for taking the time to reply! And for the encouragement! I keep trying to tell myself that and I do realize it took all of these artists many years to get to where they are and I definitely don’t expect to be that great within a few months. I still just feel like I am going about improving a bit aimlessly and am feeling a bit discouraged from time to time after looking at more advanced/experienced art.

I will try to keep what you both said in mind though and try to maintain a positive mindset . tysm for you kindness! it means a lot to me

I’ve see your art gallery, and it’s nice to see some hand drawings. Most art is digital, so I think non-digital is unique. You’ve definitely got talent. I tend to draw exactly what I see, so I’d recommend if you’re looking at a certain picture for reference, try a different pose when you draw it. Sure, it’s a bit challenging, but it’s a good way to improve. I’m terrible at this because I can’t get the measurements right if it’s not right in front of me, but trust me, it’ll help. I loved your drawings for the Jolly Redds team! Try different light sources and shade your drawings a bit when you color, so it’s not all one solid color. I think you’re doing great though, and I definitely see improvement. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Often your biggest critic is yourself.

 

[Dunquixote]

I’ve see your art gallery, and it’s nice to see some hand drawings. Most art is digital, so I think non-digital is unique. You’ve definitely got talent. I tend to draw exactly what I see, so I’d recommend if you’re looking at a certain picture for reference, try a different pose when you draw it. Sure, it’s a bit challenging, but it’s a good way to improve. I’m terrible at this because I can’t get the measurements right if it’s not right in front of me, but trust me, it’ll help. I loved your drawings for the Jolly Redds team! Try different light sources and shade your drawings a bit when you color, so it’s not all one solid color. I think you’re doing great though, and I definitely see improvement. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Often your biggest critic is yourself.

Ah thank you so much! That means a lot to me and that you took the time to look at my art. I appreciate it a lot. I’ve been starting to experiment more even though i don’t know how to properly shade; I’ve been trying to mimic a bit of what i see. So I will continue to do that thanks for the encouragement. You’re right; I have been just diving into drawing projects and experimenting as I go. I still haven’t learned anatomy or more advanced shapes so that is part of why I was convinced that I have not improved.

Thanks so much everyone and for your kindness!

 

[Croconaw]

That damn riddle in the Mountains is bothering me. Whoever made this riddle is probably laughing at us trying to figure it out but it’s so confusing. Hopefully we will do better tomorrow!

 

[_Rainy_]

That damn riddle in the Mountains is bothering me. Whoever made this riddle is probably laughing at us trying to figure it out but it’s so confusing. Hopefully we will do better tomorrow!

It took us nearly a week to figure out one of them. Don’t give up you can do it. They’re sneaky

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I’m tired of the abuse that I see happening at my job it’s starting to wear on me. The only reason I stick around is because I am helping them to improve their life. I’m just sticking around just until I can finish helping them get their home in order so that someone else will be more willing to stick around with them, but I just can’t be around it for too much longer, it’s making me physically exhausted

 

[Croconaw]

I’m tired of the abuse that I see happening at my job it’s starting to wear on me. The only reason I stick around is because I am helping them to improve their life. I’m just sticking around just until I can finish helping them get their home in order so that someone else will be more willing to stick around with them, but I just can’t be around it for too much longer, it’s making me physically exhausted

I would leave ASAP. There is absolutely no reason a job should be making you that stressed. I quit my job the minute I realized that I was more stressed about having to go to work than to have multiple tooth extractions done. I saw something very wrong with that. No amount of money is worth your mental and/or physical health. I’d recommend getting out of there immediately. You will find something else because as humans, we adjust.

 

[Stikki]

Oh my, I’m sorry. It suck when someone sends an indirect message like that, when it’s obviously directed towards you. So many issues can be solved by good communication. Toxic relationships can really take a toll on you but consider it a lesson learned: friends are more important than relationships.

Agreed re indirect messages. Also they're really cringe. I feel embarrassed for someone when I know they're trying to have a passive aggressive dig at someone else, it seems such a cowardly way of trying to provoke someone haha. Part of being an adult is discussing your issues, leave that stuff in the playground, jeez.

 

[Princess Mipha]

I knew I get a package today (matress for the babybed).. so I'm waiting the whole time next to the door, without music or anything to be sure to not miss them or not hear them. I have to pee. I'm gone for not even one minute. "You have one missed package". SERIOUSLY??

 

[skarmoury]

Spoiler: not too heavy dw

I'm annoyed at one of my tutee's parents. My tutee is a third grader so I can't blame her for anything, but man her mom is very hard to contact. Last weekend she promised she'd give me the module for this week (the school sends modules on Saturdays), and she ended up sending it on a Monday afternoon (the mom was the one who scheduled Monday sessions, not me) and I asked for the session to be moved to the next day so I could go through the module and prepare better. For tomorrow's session, I'm literally just winging it at this point because the mother hasn't responded to my email regarding any details about the child's assignments and other activities. I understand if the mother's busy, but I think the minimum when hiring a tutor is to at least give all the necessary details lol. I don't know if I'm too demanding of her time, but I really want to be able to teach the child well. The problem I think with teaching kids is that there are too many things you can teach them, and I ideally want to focus on whatever's in their module. If I don't have the module or the details then I might unintentionally deviate from their current topics.

I should also mention that in the very first session we had, the child was 30 mins late (session is supposedly 2-3 PM), and I was annoyed because I had another tutee at 4 PM and couldn't afford to be late there. The mother said she forgot about the session entirely. Again, I understand if she was busy but Ma'am I have another appointment and this was supposed to be for your child who is struggling in the subject hhhhhhh.

Either way whatever, I'm still getting paid for this, but I feel uncomfortable thinking I might be a waste of time to the kid just because I'm not teaching what they're supposed to be learning. I ask the kid at times for their module and what they've done/will be doing, but she says she doesn't know how to send them (and I can't blame her, she's like 8) and tells me to ask her mom instead.

 

[-Lumi-]

I am so tired I wish it wasn’t so warm

 

[TillyGoesMeow]

The atmosphere in classes is so much different than a work atmosphere. I know I only have on in-person class but I get so anxious going to it I feel like I could throwup. Ugh, I hate mandatory participation classes. I can write A+ papers/reviews in apa all day I just don't want to be stuck in a room with strangers for two hours talking about homework. idk school makes me nauseous. I can't wait to graduate & take a gap year.

 

[Dawnpiplup]

Anxious. :c

 

[Balverine]

I lost my mom.

The worst part about this is that she was doing so well and was going to go home, but thanks to the hospital, she's gone now.
I feel sick and don't know what to do.

 

[_Rainy_]

I lost my mom.

The worst part about this is that she was doing so well and was going to go home, but thanks to the hospital, she's gone now.
I feel sick and don't know what to do.

I’m deeply sorry for your loss. I’ve lost my mom as well so if you ever need to talk to someone who’s been through that as well my dms are open for you

 

[Reginald Fairfield]

Got a used strategy guide off ebay for Yo-kai watch. It came with some brown mystery stains inside.

 

[King koopa]

I lost my mom.

The worst part about this is that she was doing so well and was going to go home, but thanks to the hospital, she's gone now.
I feel sick and don't know what to do.

I'm very sorry for your loss. Although I didn't lose my mom, I've dealt with a death ofa cousin, so I know how it feels. If you need someone to talk to, my pms are always open. Death can be hard to overcome, especially for me, since I still haven't fully recovered from my cousin's death even though it happened three years ago. I just want you to know that you aren't alone here at all.

 

[Xara]

I lost my mom.

The worst part about this is that she was doing so well and was going to go home, but thanks to the hospital, she's gone now.
I feel sick and don't know what to do.

oh my god no. i’m at a loss for words; i’m so, so sorry.

 

[Midoriya]

I lost my mom.

The worst part about this is that she was doing so well and was going to go home, but thanks to the hospital, she's gone now.
I feel sick and don't know what to do.

I'm so sorry about this. I lost my mom back in December not due to COVID, but due to cancer. If you need someone to talk to about it I'm here as well and you can DM me. I can tell you for sure that life doesn't feel real without her for me, but I'm doing my best to keep moving onwards.

 

[jiny]

I lost my mom.

The worst part about this is that she was doing so well and was going to go home, but thanks to the hospital, she's gone now.
I feel sick and don't know what to do.

i’m so sorry for your loss

Spoiler: personal kinda

i feel so miserable these past few days. i’m still hung up on my ex and he’s already moved on. i found out some stuff today that really upset me and i just feel like complete ****. i’ve been holding back tears all day, i’ve lost my appetite, i don’t have energy to text my friends rn & i just feel awful. i wish i could get over this faster but it’s so hard when he was literally my first boyfriend. my first everything. and he just threw me away like nothing :/

 

[ali.di.magix]

I really reeeally hope that they announce tomorrow that lockdown restrictions are going to ease so I can at least return to work and not lose the plot being stuck at home all the time

 

[xSuperMario64x]

Spoiler: personal

I am a bit jealous of everyone’s art skill. I feel like I’m not making any progress on getting better at drawing.

I have a lot of art tips to go back to but there is so much idk where to focus on first and then there is the suggestion to try tracing but idk how to do that traditionally when i don’t have anything i can trace.

if it helps at all I've been drawing religiously since I was like 11, that's why my skill is as far along as it is. I started out just drawing pictures of pokemon/fakemon in 6th grade and worked my way up from there. you don't necessarily have to trace, just look at a picture and try to draw it, then do that 40+ more times. heck I still do that to this day, only now with more complicated stuff.

also I won't say don't compare yourself to others bc I know that's basically impossible to do, I still do it all the time. you just gotta push through it. maybe draw stuff you really like and then remind yourself of how cool it is and how much you like it. that'll give you the confidence you need to keep going. slow progress is better than giving up and making no progress.

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I lost my mom.

The worst part about this is that she was doing so well and was going to go home, but thanks to the hospital, she's gone now.
I feel sick and don't know what to do.

I'm so sorry, I'll absolutely be keeping you and your dad in my thoughts today