Inktober, Tiffany Aching, Barbie, and a General Life Update
The Plan: Read the Tiffany Aching books during the summer, re-make her, and use her as the main character for my next Inktober.
The Reality: while I was finishing Cupid Cafe my landlord decided to sell the apartment I've been renting for over a decade. It was an extremely shitty one (no heating, broken air-conditioning units, dark, moldy, etc), but it was dirty cheap, and the best I could afford.
It was sold in mid-June, and the new owner (surprising no one) wanted to raise the rent. I don't know how the rental market is wherever you live, but here (in Athens, Greece) it's a right nightmare (Airbnb has a lot to answer for...). I couldn't find anything in the same price bracket that wasn't basically a tiny basement-turned-into-a-studio. I was panicking. Heavily.
In the end a (really good) friend came to my rescue. She convinced her mom (who had moved to her vacation home during the pandemic) to rent me the city apartment she was rarely using anymore. With the same money I was paying for the previous one. A fucking life saver let me tell you.
It's a much bigger, and generally much nicer, one than the previous shithole I was living in. I finally have enough space for an actual studio. It's also in a much nicer neighbourhood. One I normally would not be able to afford. Lots of green spaces, and very pet friendly (I don't have a pet at the moment, but I'm greatly enjoying meeting all the happy puppers on their walks, whenever I'm out and about).
I moved in in mid-July. I'm still working on it, as I've been going through a lot of the things I had in storage, deciding what to keep, donate, or throw away, and that takes time. The studio is still a mess, but here is a sneak peek of my current working space (the walls were supposed to be lilac, but I'm not complaining - Peppa-the-pig pink it is):
Anyway, back to Inktober. As you can imagine I had hardly the time to read anything during the summer, so the Tiffany Aching idea will have to wait. I also felt extremely uninspired by this year's Inktober prompts. I dug around a bit and found a prompt list I actually like. It's the Mystical Witchtober one, hosted by agingerly aianaiya isabee Madie Meri Marigona Suli Aria and Talita on Instagram. Here's the prompt list (by isabee):
As I was going through the things I've had in storage I found some of my childhood Barbie magazines and sticker albums. So I'm thinking of riding the nostalgia wave, and turning my Witchtober into a slightly Barbie-esque, and a bit late 1980's/early 1990's themed, witch-vampire romance.
I will be working on it at a rather leisurely pace, since I'm still busy working on my new space, and also recovering from a recurring freak throat infection I've had since mid-August (was it strep? was it mono? Who knows? Not my doctors). I've been through two rounds of antibiotics and I'm still not completely well, so please be patient with me.
I think that's all for now. Stick around for a very soft and pink Witchtober. And worry not, I have a lot of Wyrd Sisters things planned once this one is over.
P.S.
Oh yeah, I've also somehow managed in the middle of all the chaos to acquire a new boyfriend. Which hasn't happened in a while. So that's nice.
P.P.S. (bonus for still reading this essay of an update)
I made last year's Wyrd Sisters Abroad Inktober into a zine for the Comicdom Con in May. In true ADHD fashion it was written at five a.m. the morning it had to be at the printer's, after the third all nighter in a row. So typos were inevitable. But the fact that this was the only typo that made it through to the printed version, had me giggling uncontrollably once I discovered it (a couple of months later, it took me a while). Enjoy:
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It’s official! All the stuff is here and I’m getting started with unpacking and settling into the new space. I’ve still got badges from the last round to share, so I’ll be posting, but communication may be a bit slow and streams remain suspended while I sort through these boxes. Thanks for your patience!
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SO UHM YEAH THIS IS A THING
Tagging friendos: @babysimpala @wrasslin-kpop-and-bullshit @axelwolf8109 @moxleyunstable @taurielthepirateking @dreamlesswonder86 and anyone else who gives a damn lol
So uuuhh guess who is gonna be involved in the making and development of an indie game with a start up studio? A-yup. More deets when I get permission to share em.
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Exploring Innovation: A Journey Through Ammobox Studios, Malaysia
Vfxexpress recently had the privilege of visiting Ammobox Studios, an independent game development studio based in Malaysia with satellite offices around the globe. Our experience was nothing short of enlightening as we delved into the heart of their creative hub.
At Ammobox Studios, innovation is not just a buzzword; it’s a way of life. Led by a team of passionate and creative individuals, the…
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