Starting April 7th we’re adding 2 days of posting! Thoughtsperations on Sunday, Tuesday & Friday on Instagram – TikTok – YouTube & Facebook. FabFierceFabled on Monday, Wednesday & Saturday on Instagram & TikTok.
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Breaking News
New Year new ….
Hiya all!
I just wanted to pop in and catch up. There’s not a whole lot but slow and steady is the theme for this year. I do overwhelm very well but it doesn’t mesh with the schedule I have had available for the past few years.
If you shop on Amazon in the US, Japan, UK or Germany you can buy a few of my Magpie Muddles designs. Currently only on t shirts but if y’all have a preference, let me know and when I have the option to expand I’ll be sure to put it on the top of the list. I wish there were more countries with the option but I’m grateful for the opportunity.
The Magpie Muddles threadless is progressing with designs. Most are hidden awaiting their release. I’m excited to share so many new ideas with you!
I will be doing the adjustments and closing a few of the redbubble shops. Magpie Muddles will remain. I plan on having at least an exclusive design or option to each outlet.
I still have my Kalamity Raine YouTube archives to get released into the wilds. Yes I know it’s been forever and I’m sure some will ask what’s the point. I want them for myself, to remind myself of the joy, the fun and the hard work I’ve had. Of course all the great people I’ve met!
I have been doing sims4 build challenges. You can see them through the gallery (search KalamityRaine). It’s been a blast and I plan on setting loose one of my own this year. I don’t know if live-streaming is a thing that will return but I can promise you I’m still around so say hi.
Thoughtsperations is back. Look for posts currently once a week. Yes the timing will increase but slow and steady is my speed limit. Being one person looking after all this and IRL things is a lot especially when I’m not fully back from my major ankle injury last April.
There’s always other irons in the fire but it’s a lot of behind the scenes work going on. My focus is getting better organized so I can interact and engage consistently. I’ve got a lot of IRL things to get in place and sort to get where I want things to be but I’m grateful for every moment and challenge.
I have one really big project I’m looking forward to starting and sharing but we’ll chatter about that more as the time gets closer.
Until then…
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xo
Lucy, we got some catching up to do….
Let’s not talk about how long it’s been… ok.
I wanna tell you I was ready to post on New Years Eve (yes I said NYE) and my world was ripped out from under me. I’m mad about that because I had my 2023 year planned out. I knew exactly what and where and when. And poof, in an instant, it was nope. Nothing I’m going to get into because it repeated 2 more times after and it’s all discussed and sorted. But I’m so angry when I had begun to recover from the first and was organized and ready to begin two months into the year, was the second….ugh. Let’s just say sometimes life is a skill testing quiz you don’t have the answers for.
And then April came. My Lola passed at the end of August 2021 (as those of you who follow me will remember) and it was my Victor and I and he was my shadow. He twisted his leg in March and began to go downhill. He passed in my arms at home at the start of April. I’m still lost without him. And then a week later because I couldn’t sit in my thoughts, I decided against my spawns suggestion of not attempting anything for a while, to start the spring setup. I fell and messed up my ankle (that had already been injured many years ago) to the point I couldn’t put weight on it for over a month. I still can’t walk properly but everything’s still attached so it’s a win.
So needless to say my attentions been elsewhere. I have managed new designs. I have set up a new shop but up until today still haven’t listed it here, whoops! So let’s at least share it here now https://magpiemuddles.threadless.com/ . Yes, my Threadless shop has designs none of the others do. No none of the other shops are gone yet. I do have plans to simplify shops and social medias. It’s really just to make things easier for all of us. I promise I haven’t begun, but when I do I will post all the info here.
I fill like this year has been humbling. Honestly I’m still trying to get my feet back under me literally and figuratively. There’s a bunch of housecleaning to do and a whole bunch of really cool things to come. I’m sorry for leaving y’all waiting.
au revoir
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It’s TAE time
It doesn’t look like much yet, but it’s my first watercolour ever. When it’s done, it’s on its way to TAE23 . Though it’s squeezing in at the deadline I’m happy to have something with the chaos that has been going on since the very end of 2022. I’m looking forward to more watercolours, more designs in the shops and much more enjoyable times.
Can’t wait to show you the finished work and update you on all the changes that will be happening soon!
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Three Years
I woke up on this day 3 years ago not knowing it would be my last with you. We knew the end was close but it was still so unexpected. You worked so hard for us and then fought so hard against cancer, as it returned like an unwelcome visitor, and it felt so absolutely unfair for you. I truly didn’t know how many things I forgot to ask or I’d want to know and I wish I’d taken more pictures. I’m glad you’re not in pain and you can roam and see the things and people you want; and I know you’re never far away but I miss you and I hope to live a life worth watching that makes you proud. Love you dad👨👧
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Bizzzzzzzy 🐝
Today’s been busy.
There was the creating and posting to the thoughtsperations accounts. Usual IG and YouTube Monday posts. Of course today starting late is the day I have to redo the video portion. It’s done, posted and I’m happy. Yes, I still need to update a bunch of links. That’ll happen within a week. For those of you who don’t know, thoughtsperations is a motivation / chill / inspirational / sleep / background noise mishmash of long videos for sleep or study and short motivational videos. Let me know how your enjoying the channel.
Today Parapopulous made a return ish. It’s a catch up podcast with a bonus question for y’all. Is live everywhere (more specifically Apple Music / Spotify / Deezer / Amazon Music / Google Podcasts / Stitcher and of course straight from the Podomatic feed.) It’s also up on the YouTube channel later now. See the above note about links needing to be updated.
There’s of course postings all over to catch up on and make. It’s feeling like running a marathon right now and I’ve still got things to add to my rotation. Once I get my footing again it’ll be just the norm but for now it’s going to take some getting used to.
I’m sure there’s something I’ve forgotten but we’ll get to it next time. Follow along on the social medias to keep up with the adventures.
au revoir
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P.S. How are you guys liking the free background on the RainOfIris IG?
Free Background
Just a quick post to let y’all know I’ve made a free background and made it available through my Instagram story. Those are only up for 24 hours so go now!
I plan on doing a free one the first Monday of every month, usually going up around noon ET. Hope y’all enjoy it! Please feel free to share it but don’t alter it or take credit for.
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Now Available
It’s been slow in getting much done. Didn’t expect this year to the way it has. Production and creativity has been at an all time low sadly. That being said, I have managed to keep most of the Redbubble shops up to date (with the exception of the RoI one which is being worked on still, even though it’s going to ultimately close and move to the Magpie Muddles).
I also have a brand new place to tell you about…. select Magpie Muddles designs are now available as wallpaper and fabric on Spoonflower . It’s been something I’ve been waiting for, as I had to proof the designs in person on fabric before I could make them available. Happily as of a few moments ago, my first 6 are up and ready to make their way into your home in another form! As always, if you bring any of my creations into your life please tag me on Instagram so I can see them in their new homes.
I also did manage a stream tonight. It’s weird not seeing Mixer around. I did have a wee cry over some of the goodbye messages. My Kalamity Raine livestreams are main based on Twitch (again) but I’m multicasting when I’m doing the mobile games from Mobcrush to Twitch, Facebook Gaming and YouTube.
I’d love to stay and chatter but seeing that it’s quarter to 6 in the morning and I’ve not slept yet….I think I’d better run off into the night LOL.
au revoir
xo
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The one I didn’t want to write
There are photos that might be difficult included in this blog post, please be advised.
Two months ago, Sunday March 15, my dad passed away. He’d not been responsive for two days and took his last breath late into the afternoon.
We were blessed to have him pass the day after the pandemic rules started for the hospice, and well before the complete lockdown began. He didn’t want to die alone and he didn’t, my mom my bestie and I were with him.
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