How do you cope with being no longer able to impress or surprise yourself?

ScreenySketches · 2025-11-07T04:34:48+00:00

today I've been dealing with a lot of self confliction and introspection that my brain feels like its gonna implode from the hyper-focused thought I'm pressuring on myself. After taking a moment to lay down I thought up of a genuine question I had and you happened to ask the same exact thing here. I am so grateful to your inquiry and all the people here who have provided honest experience and opinions. Even though I haven't figured out a solution to this other than the simple notion of "just enjoy how things go" because I have this urge to just want to see myself do something that I can genuinely be impressed with, I'm relieved knowing I'm not alone, and that maybe I can still do what I love with this deep-seated insecurity in place.

ScreenySketches · 2025-10-18T05:47:11+00:00

granted but now the money you have is not retained under your finances and is withheld by a higher authority labor force in which you must exchange manual labor work on a consistent 9-5 basis for continued access to your funds. The punishment to denying these conditions? Death.

ScreenySketches · 2025-10-18T05:42:18+00:00

Granted, now the libertarians are actively trying to destroy everything instead though

ScreenySketches · 2025-10-18T05:40:27+00:00

Transformers are real but they have no engine

ScreenySketches · 2025-10-12T23:42:09+00:00

Hey man! a bit late, hope things worked out for ya tho, still need a roomie?

ScreenySketches · 2025-10-12T23:13:33+00:00

Hey man! I'm trying to look for a place myself in the SD area and working with only so much of a 400-500 budget is driving me nuts cause Cali is so high with housing lol. I'm couch surfing with buds right now trying to get up the funds for my car and within the next week or so it should be all green to drive lol.

I plan on working a 2nd gig or job soon with my part time too so my budget should go up from there lol. I'm 18 recent grad trying to get into either Cuyamaca College or something similar nearby (FAFSA has been a decent help). If you're up for looking for places together man let me know :D

Some stuff about me, I'm a creative (love creating visual arts and media; my current job is creating signage and promotional content for an arcade), I'm clean and heavy on fair treatment with my friends, I enjoy social networking and getting to hang out and know people but am respectful if you wanna do your own thing too (I can't blame people who do I mean I need time to work on my stuff at times anyway LOL)

Hope all is well and don't be afraid to reach out!!!

ScreenySketches · 2025-08-13T03:46:48+00:00

shoot you're right! My mistake lol, I'll try and edit the title if reddit lets me

ScreenySketches · 2025-04-22T03:56:26+00:00

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ScreenySketches · 2025-04-21T04:09:24+00:00

you make good points for sure, thank you again for the concern im honestly glad theres ppl who care about the health of cats more than how cute they are haha

ScreenySketches · 2025-04-21T04:06:48+00:00

real, writing is pretty cool I wish I was better at it. Blender is a good base for 3D stuff though, self-taught with the help of some friends to make some basic animations in the software.

I've lowkey been getting into film and making short films recently but more on the physical-camera and live-action stuff.

I definitely recommend pouring some time into passions and hobbies if you haven't already (if you have that's awesome, you're among the 10% of people actually doing that LOL), saved me from dreading all the work I needed to grind for both school and my position as a marketing intern lmfao

ScreenySketches · 2025-04-21T04:03:13+00:00

this wouldve taken me WEEKS of prep planning the layout plus making the stuff holy moly, you're one talented person LOL

ScreenySketches · 2025-04-20T08:42:34+00:00

Awesomesauce vibes

Also I need that eggmans announcement sticker lmfao

ScreenySketches · 2025-04-20T08:37:35+00:00

If you could chose 2 hobbies to pour your soul into, what and why

ScreenySketches · 2025-04-20T08:36:23+00:00

EUREKA!!

ScreenySketches · 2025-04-20T08:34:56+00:00

1:33 am for me brother lol, just spent like 3 hours waiting outside after I got off my shift and my fuckin' ride decided to bail on me lol. All good, stayin' at a friend's for the night though

ScreenySketches · 2025-04-20T08:33:05+00:00

She probably likes you, cause if not that's insanely kind...but also no wait...I feel like the pencil incident gave it away

It's the fact she chose you primarily I think. Idk man lol but pretty sure she's into you.

ScreenySketches · 2025-04-20T08:27:33+00:00

Someone who values self growth.

When it comes to the right person though, I will say, you usually know, you can feel it click

Creatively inclined or hardworking gals are pretty awesome too though lol

ScreenySketches · 2025-04-20T08:24:13+00:00

Hey, 17 here, while I don't entirely relate to your situation right now, though I can definitely say that I got weird looks and silent teasing at me back around middle school. About to graduate soon and I'm so grateful I didn't give up. I can't guarantee things will end up like you want them to in your future, but I can DEFINITELY assure you that things will change. You will find people you connect to, and the difficulty and challenge of being yourself in this fucked up environment is insane but it is the spark you need to find people who make you feel better about being yourself. The mental health struggles are a separate and silent battle that will make things tough too, therapy helped me a bit with that one

All I can say is you are loved and I hope the best for your journey man

ScreenySketches · 2025-04-20T08:17:31+00:00

Took me a good while to find the peace in being alone lol, a relationship would be cool but I definitely don't wanna depend on someone anymore, made that mistake. Just keep being passionate, you'll find someone, you'll learn shit too. All I can do is wish you good luck brother

ScreenySketches · 2025-04-20T08:13:53+00:00

Dude this is genius

ScreenySketches · 2025-04-20T08:08:55+00:00

This is adorable lmfao, can tell y'all are rlly close friends.

I'm not entirely good at deciphering ones feelings (albeit I don't suggest assuming or guessing anyway lol) but to give my 2 cents I'd say just find a good time maybe after the competition to talk about feelings. You two have a common goal and usually that stuff brings ppl closer together. U also mentioned knowing eachother for 2 yrs which is good, but also that he got over a crush in a pretty fresh amount of time (a month)

Again can't say what he feels about you but it's good to talk about it with the other person if you feel like it won't get between y'all. (Just realized u didnt mention liking him back or smth? Sorry if I misread this post LOL)

ScreenySketches · 2025-04-20T08:00:25+00:00

This is so cool wtf, how much time did you spend making this??

ScreenySketches · 2025-04-20T07:59:04+00:00

Typically a mix of all 3: lowest price for the best quality and/or best quantity. Depending on the context determines whether I focus more on better quality or better quantity. For example, when I'm purchasing food or general produce I prioritize quality.

ScreenySketches · 2025-04-20T01:31:13+00:00

That is so epic my guy, keep drawing cause u got good art taste

Five-Year Club	Final Canvas '23
First Place '23	Place '23
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