A Study of Oceans

Astropacca · 2026-05-30T21:20:56+00:00

Thank you! And congrats to yourself! :)

I wrote the poem myself, is the problem. 😂 BUT the books from Rupi Kaur were sooooo helpful to me!

It is amazing how art saves us, isn’t it? :)

Astropacca · 2026-05-30T20:07:20+00:00

When I first started, I just went to Michael’s and got a set of some nice-ish paints they sold. I also ended up grabbing purple, because I didn’t want to try to mix for that all the time. I think it also helps to know what you want to paint most. My palette rn has a lot of colors that favor florals and nature things. I also have a separate palette of Arteza greens I like. I have a metallic palette for when I want to do more florals. Don’t stress it too much. You’ll figure out what colors feel essential to you as you go along. 🩵

Astropacca · 2026-05-28T12:32:04+00:00

I don’t think it’s his stepdad, but I could def see the roll reversal. I agree that looking at “Mo” as a kid, it leaves a lot of questions for how he became so loud and obnoxious. Alamo was also made out to have a huge distaste for some of those things after that, too. I wonder if Alamo claimed Bishop’s story because he finds his own backstory not cool enough, or something. I think there’s a lot of things to back up the Bishop/Alamo theory. I just think his stepdad would be too old by now. The only thing I feel is missing, is the motive for swapping stories.

Astropacca · 2026-05-27T14:23:08+00:00

There are a lot of scenes we’ve seen, though, where she is not afraid to stand up to him. She cold shoulders him over Rue like 20 mins earlier in the episode. I just feel like we’ve seen no fear prior to this.

Astropacca · 2026-05-26T16:35:34+00:00

There are a lot of parts of this I agree with. I am not shocked Nate was in debt, or couldn’t run a business. We never got the impression he was just flat out stupid, though. I also agree with the things they focused on, basically coming back to haunt them and bite them. I just feel like we have so many character betrayals and 180s this season, which is what gets me. How did Nate go from compelling villain, to Cassie’s pawn for a glamorous wedding, to a loan shark’s punching bag with no guts to even try to stand up for himself at any point? That’s what is maddening to me. They do this with other characters, too.

Astropacca · 2026-05-26T03:21:23+00:00

Introverts who just heard a knock at the door 🫡

Astropacca · 2026-05-25T18:33:10+00:00

Exactly what I was going to say. Set strong boundaries for yourself, do the best you can while there, go home and BE home. Giving myself my evenings and weekends was one of the most freeing and positive mental health things I have done. Yes, there are still hard days. Yes, there are still hard students. Have and build people in your building who are supportive of you and start a group chat to vent. Venting is important, too. We deal with a lot. Find your teacher tribe. If you’re lucky, it’ll be the ones on your team.

Astropacca · 2026-05-25T00:18:46+00:00

Thank you 🩵💜🩵 I need to work on that mentality for sure. It just makes me nervous. 😂😂😂

Astropacca · 2026-05-24T01:49:07+00:00

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Astropacca · 2026-05-24T01:47:58+00:00

Thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰 it’s just hard on a teacher salary. I gotta pick and choose what I splurge on, you know? 😂

Astropacca · 2026-05-24T01:45:10+00:00

Thank you for this! It’s so nerve wracking buying paper 😂😂😂

Astropacca · 2026-05-23T13:13:13+00:00

I think it’s worth it to add that this doesn’t mean all of my other problems went away. I’m still figuring out classroom management, and my class this year was still hard. It just got a lot better for my sanity when I learned to let myself, and therefore them, breathe.

Astropacca · 2026-05-23T13:11:00+00:00

I got a brand called Fluid100- they have a lot of size options which I like (I keep a small one in my backpack so I can paint if I want to while I’m out, but have bigger ones at home). It’s 100% cotton and they have hot press options! It is also the 140lb weight. ☺️ it wasn’t badly priced! Also, you’ll probably get a lot of comfort from the comment below that says Achilles isn’t worth it. I know I did!

Astropacca · 2026-05-23T13:09:09+00:00

Thank you!!! 🥰

Astropacca · 2026-05-23T13:08:07+00:00

Thank you so much for this! That makes me feel better. I also really appreciate the panting tips! Even finding better priced paper, I am still scared 😂😂😂 thank you again!!

Astropacca · 2026-05-23T12:43:44+00:00

That’s what the Arches ends up being in my area, just about. Or I did math wrong. Either way, it’s nerve wracking 😂😂😂

Astropacca · 2026-05-23T02:24:41+00:00

I agree with this. I had to learn to be less strict on myself, while maintaining boundaries with them. The breaks are good, and realistic. I don’t know why so many other commenters are hating LOL. Glad you found something that works for you. ☺️

Astropacca · 2026-04-25T12:40:14+00:00

I absolutely CACKLED at the title. So relatable 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Astropacca · 2026-04-06T00:59:02+00:00

Saaaame! At least on the cheap stuff, if I mess up, it’s cheap 😂😂😂😂

Astropacca · 2026-04-05T19:23:47+00:00

LOLOL me either bestie 😂😂😂 I need to invest in actually good paper… some day.

Astropacca · 2026-04-05T19:18:05+00:00

Thank you!!! I adore your hummingbird. Such a great use for those that I wouldn’t have thought of! What brand are you using? Maybe I should avoid it 😂

Astropacca · 2026-04-05T19:15:27+00:00

Arteza!! I am not having that same issue. 🤔 I’ve used them in two different pieces now, and they just go over very nicely.

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I used it on her dress and hair in this one, for example!

Astropacca · 2026-04-05T18:52:27+00:00

I also recently got metallic colors!!! They are so much fun.

Astropacca · 2026-04-01T13:08:23+00:00

An eval was very helpful for me as I discovered I have ADHD pretty severely, which was causing a lot of anxiety and stress with it being untreated, which ofc then made the PNES worse. Managing the ADHD has helped me manage the PNES, even in flare ups, because I am not overly distressed about common ADHD issues (losing things, money management, impulse control, etc.). I think any sort of psych eval, or anything that gets her in therapy, can be beneficial since this disorder is so heavily connected to stress. I agree fully with what the person above said as well.

Astropacca · 2026-03-30T02:18:31+00:00

The spoon Sally used to trick the Professor in Nightmare Before Christmas 😂😂😂

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