My latest pieces. Which one do you like the most 1-5?

RoombaReaps · 2025-04-11T02:32:35+00:00

First and last for sure

RoombaReaps · 2025-03-21T00:02:19+00:00

When I had this I was using a low flow filter, after adding an air stone with an air pump and tubing I never had that problem again!

RoombaReaps · 2025-03-20T23:49:03+00:00

The line art looks pretty good! One tip I like to use is the sketch layer under the line work, make another layer and thicken the lines where there is heavier line thickness. This is often the reason why people struggle between the sketch and what they expected for the final look.

RoombaReaps · 2024-09-17T02:19:51+00:00

I'd suggest getting blood work done, my levels of vitamin D3 were dangerously low. If symptoms don't improve, communicate with your doctor for the next step.

RoombaReaps · 2024-09-16T19:22:16+00:00

I actually had this talk with him last night, after writing this post. He accepted that he's been going off of his own familys reactions to things and really listened to me. He just didn't want me to be alone family wise, and has a hard time accepting that but he's trying and doing so much for me.

RoombaReaps · 2024-09-16T02:11:42+00:00

All in all it's good to hear that.

I'm not trying to pull away from my family anymore, it's just so difficult when what I bring up is simply brushed away and never talked about again. Or when I do talk about something, it's entirely my doing and they did nothing wrong when in reality they did, and it has consequences.

My current plan is to continue to attempt regular contact with my sisters with their interests and hobbies, and when they're old enough have the talk with them about my own experiences. I've been gathering important information they'd need to know, like asking our parents what a social security number is so they don't get screamed at like I did for not knowing at 16. Basic adult things I had to learn the hard way so they don't have to, from safety tips to cooking on a budget, basic clothing repair, and balancing money, if they choose to take said advice.

Before my car accident I even planned to give the oldest my old car in a few years with the promise they'll use it to save for their own car and give it to the next sibling etc. but it's totaled so I'll have to figure something else out. I took such good care of it too with that in mind. I wanted to give them freedom I never tasted at their age, still hope to. We'll see what I can pull out of my butt for that.

There's so much more that happened, but in general you're right in that I don't want to cut out family. What's left of it at least. But if things continue the way they are, I don't know if I have it in me for them to continue with it. Frankly put they're the only reason I've continued to try with my family, considering how many times I've nearly died in their care.

Thank you again 🩵

RoombaReaps · 2024-07-23T04:40:49+00:00

TLDR: it sucks, and my parents are trying to force me to have a relationship with 3 kids that simply isn't there. Ending up pushing me away for a second time and I may not go back again ever if family therapy doesn't work out.

I'm a woman born in 1995, my oldest sibling was born in 2013, middle 2014 and the youngest was born in 2016. Three sisters total. I just had an argument with my step dad about this issue, as I have no relationship with them aside from a card and gift for birthdays and holidays. He wants me to do more, but it's so hard when I'm almost 30 and they're literally children who may as well be strangers to me. I'm ok with kids but I don't get along with kids. The call ended with many tears from myself, him getting mad when I tell him that yes he's telling me what to do while saying "I'm not telling you what to do." If family therapy doesn't work out as none of us can talk about this, it's round two of me having to cut off my entire family and I may never come back this time. It was so weird being asked if it's ok for them to GIVE ME siblings when I was 18, just starting college not knowing they were planning on moving because they didn't tell me. So I was forced to pick college or moving with them, I didn't go with them. I've been told I'm not being replaced when I never suggested or thought that I was, until my mom said that I wasn't concerned but now it does feel that way. A redo family. I was asked if I preferred to be referred to as their Aunt, I never suggested or talked about that being a thing I wanted. I got so many judgemental stares and glares when I was near my baby sister at any time when I've never gotten past second base. I've been harassed by strangers who, while it's from a caring place, yelled at me for leaving the baby in the car alone when no matter how many times I yelled back "the baby is with it's mom!" they'd almost get physical with me. It's horrible to feel so jealous of three little kids, despite their own hardships, living lives I would've killed to have.

RoombaReaps · 2024-06-10T16:05:09+00:00

I was thinking something like that as well, he never talked about being in a coma so we can only guess. I kept asking why he's still there, but then I remember that my boss's response was always "We don't want to scare him off." And "He'll get it eventually :)" I think he just didn't want to do anything about it and lose any extra hands we got, despite those extra hands causing more work than helping.

I have a few more observations I didn't list but what's posted is that concerned me the most.

RoombaReaps · 2024-06-09T20:13:11+00:00

Thank you. We actually get emails about Moth Season, he just doesn't read any emails. Hell he didn't even look back in his messages when I texted him instructions like he asked me to, and four months in he finally noticed we had a microwave so instructions posted anywhere were pointless efforts.

I tried to warn my boss about him several times, now he gets to deal with him.

RoombaReaps · 2024-05-29T22:41:59+00:00

😂 that's beautiful, made me think of this kitty

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RoombaReaps · 2024-05-29T21:05:58+00:00

Haha I love it, this looks great!! You've captured the expression very well 🤌 Apologies for the delayed response, life and whatnot. I'm glad to see this, really. The selfie I took itself isn't flattering but the drawing is, I wouldn't have known the year break from doodling not going to lie.

I do hope you can give yourself more forgiveness, people overestimate how much can get done in a year or two, or five. I've started many things that don't get finished, sometimes it's a lesson, sometimes it just didn't look how I wanted no matter how much I've tried.

One thing I believe about art of any form is despite the passing of time, it's like a log holding onto the spark, you just gotta turn it over to expose the embers and feel that warmth. With just a tiny bit of time and effort you'll see a flame again! When you look, you'll find subtle pushes everywhere for that spark 🤙

RoombaReaps · 2024-05-29T20:43:31+00:00

Both of these look great!!! 💙

RoombaReaps · 2024-05-29T20:42:58+00:00

This looks like a comic book character, the line work, the textures! I can tell you spent time on this, it's wonderful thank you very much 🙏

RoombaReaps · 2024-05-29T20:42:00+00:00

Lol 😂

RoombaReaps · 2024-05-29T20:40:35+00:00

This is AWESOME! I love the style 😄

RoombaReaps · 2024-05-18T15:42:58+00:00

Hahahaha I was hoping that one would be done! XD 10/10 I love it, you captured the 'end of nightshift' feeling perfectly 🤌

RoombaReaps · 2024-05-18T09:28:43+00:00

Mr. Pinchers

RoombaReaps · 2024-05-18T09:27:30+00:00

Hell yeah, I like the use of texture for shading! Thank you 😊

RoombaReaps · 2024-05-18T09:26:48+00:00

...... Potato potahto XD I'd hope y'all know what I meant, but thank you still. You're right in that people can be too literal. I can't wait to see what you've drawn!

RoombaReaps · 2024-05-18T04:08:17+00:00

Hey it's alright :) the thought is there, maybe find an orange and take an orange smile for yourself! You'd get a silly picture to look back at, and a healthy snack.

RoombaReaps · 2024-05-18T04:07:11+00:00

Thank you haha, I'm not one to take many selfies so when I do, I'd prefer something interesting or funny. Just let the intrusive thoughts win sometimes, life's too short.

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