Mental Health

I thought I was invulnerable. On some nights, I would spring up in a cold sweat. In my dreams, I saw them. On other nights, I would quickly sit up in anger. I saw them again. On long car rides by myself, the memories came back and so did my tears. On some days, I […]

Criticism and “the blob”

There is nothing wrong with criticizing, especially if it’s structured in a way that is fair and not demeaning or rude. It is always easy to make a quick statement (“This thing is dumb”) than it is to give out a constructive criticism (“I think this thing didn’t work because [insert 400 words about why […]

AI Dependency

There have been some talks across the internet about the possibility of generative artificial intelligence taking over human creativity. Nowadays you mostly have seen generative AI used as a shortcut, in a way where creative studios and individuals don’t want to spend much money or time on a creative work. Before then, AI was a […]

Year in review (2022)

Another year, another life. Life Much like last year, it’s the same old, same old. Well, except for one major thing… Dogs My family decided to get dogs to help therapize my brother (he has violent bipolar schizophrenia, long story I can only share privately with those I trust). I’ve been spending the past year […]

Year in review (2021)

Life Not much significant has happened. So far, I am still here, so that counts for something. I have gotten my two vaccine shots (Moderna) and a booster, which has helped to gain some peace of mind. Especially when traveling to other places, like Hawaii and a EDM concert. You have to show your vaccine […]

Instagram

I have been posting a bit more on my Instagram. Previously it was supposed to be an “influencer” account that would pair well with my Twitch channel, but at the moment, I am mostly posting both my recent and past work. https://www.instagram.com/usaokay/ There are some things I am learning about Instagram, which of course the […]

The Easter Eggs and Cameos in my work

I love easter eggs. There’s a joy in the discovery of something that seems out of place in an otherwise normal setting, much like finding a white and red striped jacket-wearing person in a crowd of people and/or props. Making a picture and comic are both long boring processes. To keep focused, I try to […]

Anime Starter List

When Youtuber Andrew Rea of “Binging with Babish” asked for anime recommendations, I took the time to whip up a list of shows that potentially will work for anyone who isn’t too ingrained into the Japanese culture. Cause, let’s face it, a story like Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! or Neon Genesis Evageleon would outright […]

Year in Review (2020)

Covid-19 Coronavirus mucking up my general plans has been understated. There is the looming fear surrounding the virus, conspiracy theorists, and “muh freedoms” people. The little thing I do on making the best out of it was getting a face mask showing a dog’s mouth. That appears to amuse a ton of random strangers and […]

Anime/Mangas of 2020 (Part 1)

I am not a big anime person. Okay, maybe I am a bit into anime, but not as much compared to your average fan. I am more involved in western media (ie. anything not made across the Pacific Ocean, not “yeehaw giddy up, pardner”). With the mild exceptions of Pokemon, Dragon Ball Z, and Digimon, […]