may update
where did the time go!!! i feel like ive been busy since february. ugh.
i wouldve wanted to update my site much earlier, but i lost steam in the middle of planning out a fiorethan page. i couldnt figure out the layout and saving all my doodles instead of screenshot-copy-pasting was too much of a hassle that i kinda forgot about it.
this blog post's format is inspired by LEN's.
what ive been up to
- artists' drive for drivers [instagram]: i was an artist for a fundraiser for PUV (Public Utility Vehicle) drivers in the philippines, whose livelihoods are affected by rising fuel prices. we raised almost 50,000 pesos - 800+ USD (!!) - and funds went to PISTON Land Transport Coalition, who will be providing relief packs and hot meals for PUV drivers. i might make a gallery for the art ive done for this.
- commissions: semi-related to the above. i did like two sticker sheets and then got thrown into 40+ commissions for the fundraiser. vgen link plug!
- con prep: honestly ive been kind of slacking on this because of more immediate deadlines (see above). ive got two cons this month.
- driving lessons: taking my theoretical driving lessons. my girlfriend makes fun of me for being a man that cant drive his girlfriend around
- akiba amakuma: a maid cafe collaboration for maid day. anyone is free to submit entries, i hope mine gets accepted or i might DIE. i banged out my entry in three days so i could meet the deadline. it's fiore, of course.
- small challenge - 1 personal art piece per month: i want to do more finished personal pieces! prompted by seeing my ethan art summary of 2025 and having trouble finding pieces to add for each month. i am still going strong (thank god for february, huh), commissions have been kind of killing me though
- gamedev: still developing a game with my girlfriend! i forgot if i mentioned this before, my girlfriend and i are back to working on journalistgame (and hopefully we'll have a demo soon for real).
other stuff
non-art stuff have been a blur. ive been enjoying slay the spire 2 a lot - my friend showed me the power of silent shiv build and i just rode that all the way to a10. ive barely touched any of the other characters.
its also hot as FUCK here right now. the heat index / 'feels like' heat has regularly been over 40c. ive been relying on cold drinks so i dont die from the heat. i can turn on my air conditioning but i want to save on the electricity bill..
more testosterone progress! i am getting noticeable body hair & started shaving every other day (especially if im going out). i hope for more bottom growth. skin is oily as fuck and i have acne EVERYWHERE. i think my hairline is also starting to masculinize. i hope i dont go bald. i probably need to get another blood test because the injection site was probably full of tgel.
the new tomodachi life! i'm remembering OCs i completely forgot existed. it's fun. i got my friend who hasn't played video games in a while to. play video games.
ive also bought a few commissions & received some gift art! mostly fiore because she's my favorite and im greedy. one day i'll set up a fiore shrine. i also have 2 fiore comms marked as WIP. exciting.
more comms
nsfw/suggestive comms
tomato egg stir fry
ive been big on tomato egg stir fry with all the cherry tomatoes my family's been buying. my recipe is adapted from the woks of life and chinese cooking demystified's whampoa eggs but the latter is halved and measuring is my least favorite thing. so heres my recipe for the people who are lazy as FUCK
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tbsp shaoxing wine
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- some sugar (1/2 tbsp or less)
- a sprinkle of white pepper powder
- salt to taste
- a scoop of goose oil with fried shallots (for the pan) - butter works too
- a handful of cherry tomatoes
- water
steps (might wanna follow the recipes for this. i just do the steps from vague memory)
- 1. mix cornstarch and water in a bowl for a cornstarch slurry. then, add the rest of the ingredients, with eggs last. beat the eggs. (i do this all in one bowl because its less cleanup)
- 2. wash your handful of cherry tomatoes and set aside. you can cut them but i dont want to have to wash an extra knife.
- 3. heat up a pan to medium-high. i just put the egg on based on vibes (and im wrong most of the time) but you can follow the "if the oil bubbles next to your chopsticks, put it in" method from the whampoa eggs.
- 4. cook according to the whampoa eggs recipe - pan halfway on the burner, folding in the side that's cooking. when cooking tomatoes, i like to take it off the pan slightly undercooked. tomatoless version ends here. if not cooking tomatoes, cook it to your liking, i like it a bit runny.
- 5. put eggs aside and cook tomatoes, add salt and water. cover.
- 6. when tomatoes are soft, let the water evaporate a bit then crush the tomatoes, then add back the egg.
- 7. mix tomato and eggs together for 1-2 minutes and youre done. i like the tomatoes a bit saucy but i usually mess this part up. i dont bother adding scallions because i dont want to wash a knife and a chopping board
i just eat this on its own as a snack. its the best when the egg is a bit runny and theres a bit of sauce from the tomatoes. the fried shallots & sugar give it a nice sweetness, and i love the flavors of the shaoxing wine + sesame oil. tomatoes are always good.
i'm not gonna lie, it's been a lot! i've also signed up for doodles4palestine because i love doing charity commissions and being busy and having no time for anything else (joke). i want to open commissions for myself again & ive got one waitlisted for late may. i also have an art trade to do! i'll also focus more on gamedev when i dont have upcoming cons.
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