Shadows

Posted 5 years, 46 weeks ago.

Content Warning: Pregnancy, Infertility, Depression

I love a good secret. More to the point, I love a good surprise. Seeing the excitement and joy that people feel when you give them good news? The best.

So normally, when I tell a story, it’ll have twists and turns, and I’ll very specifically withhold information in an attempt to make that reveal even more satisfying. I can’t help myself. I’m actually doing it right now, even as I intend to jump right to the point of this post.

Melissa and I… are having a baby.

Melissa and Jelly, quietly laying in each others arms, alongside a positive pregnancy test. Their cat, Turbo, is asleep beside them.

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My Favourite Things: Punished Props Academy

Posted 5 years, 47 weeks ago.

Punished Props Academy

Even though I’m still yet to build any of my own, I’ve learned a lot by watching Bill and Brittany Doran make props on their YouTube channel: Punished Props Academy. Thanks to the both of you for sharing your amazing skills… and your excellent jokes.

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My Favourite Things: Top Four

Posted 5 years, 49 weeks ago.

Top Four

Last year, Melissa and I had frequent trips to Sydney, during which we listened to a whole bunch of episodes of our road trip podcast: Top Four, hosted by Marco and Tiff Arment. Thank you both so much for your company during our travels!

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Playing for Fun: The Jackbox Party Pack

Posted 5 years, 49 weeks ago.

Two characters enthusiastically hold up drawings they created during an art session. One character presents a colourful blimp, while the other is amazed, arms raised in surprise. Crayons and drawings are scattered on the table. The tagline reads 'Playing for Fun – Just the good stuff.'

Playing for Mustard Blimp

Mustard Blimp wins the day in this Playing for Fun illustration, commissioned for their Jackbox Party Pack episode!

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My Favourite Things: Evan and Katelyn

Posted 5 years, 51 weeks ago.

Evan and Katelyn

Late last year I subscribed to the youtube channel of the affable and incredibly relatable Evan and Katelyn (and their suPURRvisor), whose videos inspire me both as a maker and an indie. Thank you both so much for this fun addition to my weeknight viewing.

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