Category Archives: Inspiration

Types of activities

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My wonderful wife reminded me a bit back that I have a diversity of hobbies and it’s good for me to stay diverse with my activities. One of her oracle decks has a card labeled the “Seven Sisters” and she alluded to the different hobbies I have as these muses. So here are the seven sisters as they currently stand:

  • Writing
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Woodworking
  • Sewing
  • Video production
  • Printing

There is a significant amount of overlap, of course. This really feels like a rough draft of an idea.

As a bonus, here are the three brothers of working out:

  • Karate
  • Quadball
  • DDR

Sadly, running is some kind of unwanted step cousin but he’s the one who’s here.

Woodworking ideas

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Some random pictures of things that could be turned into buildable ideas…

Coasters (with little box to fit!). Much easier with squares though
Sofa armrest table (probably wouldn’t make it in this many pieces)
Decorative wall hooks (would probably develop for a specific purpose, not mugs but something else)
Floating shelf (Have a couple candidate spots in the house already. DIY instruction: https://www.loveandrenovations.com/diy-floating-shelves/)
Keepsake box (not sure what route to go with decorating)
Raised beds (for spring!) https://www.amodernhomestead.com/simple-diy-raised-garden-beds/

Also, all the indoor versions of these require finishing: https://www.homedepot.com/c/ah/how-to-finish-wood/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901c8a881df

Start with a box:

Man work is intense

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My new job really takes a lot out of me, and right now I’m in 50-hr-week crunch time, but I still dream of crafting!!!

I’m also legendarily out of shape right now so even basic walking/running would be helpful for the body.

Plus there’s some cool Kimetsu no Yaiba ideas I want to investigate. I will try to do something in March when things hopefully (?) settle down at work and I can catch up on me time.

Some cool ideas:

  • Fusion Sword
  • Demon Slayer crafting
  • Endless transformation card
  • Quadball updates
  • Also cooking a new experimental lunch was one of my favorite things about Q4, bring it back!

Wish me luck!

Further planning

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I didn’t post the mile loop! I have it here:

Google won’t let me plan to make an illegal crossing across Studemont but if I do so it will be a mile.

I don’t know why I didn’t think of this before but the direction I go might actually matter. I assumed I would start by going north and hitting the trail, but maybe I should start out by crossing Studemont while I have more energy. We’ll see!

Of course I can also do exercises in the apartment complex gym (even though I generally hate it) and I need to do at least one set of PT exercise hip stretches.

So the new plan is to collect ideas, inspo, projects and materials, and then break in the NEW APARTMENT with them with a marathon at end of October or early November (moving day into 2-bed apartment: October 21) (also moving killed FFF).

If I can develop the courage (and if it’s not too hot or cold outside since it has to have an outdoor component) I will try making a simple resin art project. I don’t think I’ll ever get up to the magnificent dioramas but I lust enough to try!

More inspiration

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For the distant future. Less practical than my typical craft but potentially fun. Be careful not to commit until the budget of both money and energy line up!

https://www.youtube.com/odinmakes

This motherfucker right here gonna change up my whole life haha

The one that caught my eye the most perhaps was this one (and it doesn’t look expensive!)

*Concerned face at the limitless possibilities*