"You Oughta Chill." I Certainly Do!

The struggle is real between being in the moment and getting footage. I did more of the former, but couldn’t be without at least a few captures. I got a headache around midnight, due to a combination of factors (partly my bad), and it forced me to sneak out and chill some more until it passed. I still be chillin’, tho, ‘cause this burnout is serious.

So.. There's a Spot...

Back to the 3D! We ended up at a small hotel in La Romana. And I was more than pleased with it! It exceeded my expectations (and met the 3 Bs: bueno, bonito, y barato). The vibes and mood of it were perfect for me and, given the season and more, exactly what I was yearning for (hopefully, I wasn’t alone in that).

That light-reflecting orb almost stole the entire show. I didn’t know it would be its day and night. But there it was, all along. Making it even more magical. I was able to enjoy a fantastic welcome, a pleasant atmosphere, and a room that had everything we could ask for. Add to that, the place was practically all to ourselves during this time. Yes, I indeed got away.

It was an ordeal to get there, however. The first impression, when we stopped by the residential area surrounding it, was that it was closed and abandoned. Then, we couldn’t reach it by phone. But after leaving to check other hotels, we were assured that it existed. So we went back to try again. Once finally inside, it was as if it were a whole other world.

Board Games Forever

Y’all, it continues. My BFF and I are still BFFs. And she indeed made it here! My energy has been very low and off, because of reasons, so I can’t expect to suddenly be at my 100%. But it was, for sure, significantly uplifting and fulfilling to see her again! I cherished it during and I’ll cherish it beyond.

It also made me happy that, despite how many years have gone by, and how much has changed throughout the years, playing board games when we hang out continues to be our ‘tradition’. Our thing. They are taking it to whole other levels now, though. Such an incredible collection of games! I was introduced to some I hadn’t even seen before. Shamelessly, it was a night for me to be a beginner. But I’ll gladly take my losses!

Sorry, but also... That's How It Goes...

I’m sorry, I just get absolutely FERAL when it comes to people who have, are, and continue to sacrifice without applause or compensation, not even external incentives, to do the reasonable, compassionate, and brave thing. NOTHING is above them in my book. Some people get worldly rewards for their choices, and some people get momma bear aggressively growling at anyone and anything that dares come close without paying the utmost respect. You know how it goes. ✌

Dense or Skeptic?

I've seen way too many movies already where there's paranormal stuff going on and the person who notices it tries to tell others about it by being blunt and unreserved. I'd much rather be blunt and unreserved, but this is where I'd make an exception to my rule. They just look mad. Which is not only embarrassing but also causes them to lose credibility and, with it, the ability to actually communicate important or even urgent truths. So, no, you won't catch me claiming that there are aliens messing around within our "reality", but you'll catch me docum- *ahem* making art.

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE NERDS who still go into these topics like whatever, though.
Please keep it up!

The Loading Phase

Y’all, I’ve been pondering it and… I really ought to change my plans for this year.

I will be further leaning into what I’ve called ‘The Loading Phase’.

Initially, the plan was to keep making Sunday Morning articles so that I could finish covering all the basics of what it implies and entails to Unbridle & Sustain Artistic Abilities, to have a reliable archive readily accessible to everyone, new here or not, before acknowledging TintySun as ‘established’ and moving on to more specific and/or advanced topics, in no particular order. However, I’ve decided I’ll stop releasing Sunday Morning articles this year and instead resume that when the next cycle begins. I will continue posting The Artist’s RPG content in the afternoon, though.

I cannot go on not even following my own damn advice. Therefore, I’ll do what I believe is best for me and my art. And in this case, that means cutting down on ‘obligations’ and making room to more thoroughly tend to what I must (body, mind, heart, and soul included). I’m not betting on ever being as chirpy as I once was, but I can definitely return to loving my work. And that’s the aim. 

For me:

More love = higher quality & quantity 

(And just not dreading and despising this!)

I will keep being active in other ways, albeit sporadically rather than regularly. Yet, mostly ‘keep my head down’, focusing on UI/UX fixes, improvements, and enhancements, as well as making some more content that is missing and that I’d rather not do without, for various sections.

I am genuinely still looking forward to everything ahead of us. The issue is simply that I am not currently in optimal shape for it. Neither are the sites. Hence, ‘The Loading Phase’ shall fully take over.

I’ll see you around and on the other side. ✌

The Artist's RPG / Components' Planes

I wasn't lying when I said that this would be my life's work. And that there's A LOT more to come. So if you haven't gotten sick and tired yet of me nerding out on The Artist's RPG, get ready to look ahead for more.

Undeniably, it's been beyond EPIC to explore the conceptual plane, which turned out to be predominantly blue. And it'll always stand out as being the plane of the "team". If you know what I mean. Therefore, even after moving on from it (on matters of design), it'll always be somewhat at the forefront.

It's been on my mind for quite a while to also have a 'Structured' plane in contrast to the 'Conceptual' plane. And then it became evident that the 'Morphing' plane was too relevant to ignore. A formative plane, as well, because of reasons. However, as I was figuring out their colors, I realized the pattern implied that there had to be 2 more planes - and I agree. Yet, those last two... are not so easy to get to.

My plan is basically to work on the first 4, these 4 years. I can go about them from what I've already gotten to know and what I can get to know within that time frame. But for the last 2, I might give 5 years each, before I start to put them together on paper. They'll require a lot more venturing and diving to complete. (Then again, as always, if at any point I find that something is missing in any of them, I will add it no matter when.)

In short, if I live long enough for it, here's how they're arriving in their more elaborate form:

• Conceptual Plane (Blue): 2026

• Structured Plane (Orange): 2027
• Morphing Plane (Red): 2028

• Formative Plane (Green): 2029

• ? (Yellow): 2030-2034
• ? (Purple): 2035-2039

I'll be taking notes throughout it all and occasionally blurting out what I've noticed, as I've been. We keep figuring things out as we go. But those are the dates I have so far for the sets of posts. More aspects of the game will be built in between, nevertheless!

Just something to look forward to if you can't get enough of this madness. 🤓🎨

In any case, I'm easing down into less hecticness so that there can be more learning and making and less scrambling around. Don't expect me to be very social, but you can expect me to be committed to working on this long-term. 🙌

Thought you'd seen the last of it? Think again!

Stay alive, don't miss out on this odyssey!  🌠

Revenge... Best Served?

I can't believe I got my revenge on my bullies from around 10 years ago, years ago, and am only now realizing I did. And it's waaaaaaaaaaaay better than anything I craved or yearned for at the time, anything I could even imagine as possible. Are you kidding me?! IYKYK.

Summer Is Ahead

In my hippie era, I guess?

August 6th, 2015. One of a few sets of selfies. I've said it before, I'll say it again. TAKE THE FREAKIN' SELFIE. Or photo or whatever. Even if you think it looks bad. You'll eventually be looking back and wishing you had captured more. It gets so damn nostalgic with time and more. I no longer live there and then, and even though I appreciated it before, I now have a newfound appreciation for the vibes of that place and period.

(I was indeed very skinny that year, though. 💀)

Moon Overview

In the case of the Moon, it primarily affects your emotional side and subconscious self. The Moon, just as it reflects sunlight and influences the tides, represents emotional rhythms, intuition, and inner responsiveness. Essentially, the Moon stands for the safety and protection of being at home. And it is in and through it that empathy, nurturing, and inner security develop.

When it comes to the Moon, the sign Cancer shares certain similarities and is said to be ruled by it.

What are Planetary Placements?

For context and more of relevance, please read about The Zodiac.