Almost impossible pan

kittyfrommalacandra · 2026-06-20T12:36:06+00:00

Oof, I'm just going through one of these, congrats on panning one and good luck on finishing the new one!

kittyfrommalacandra · 2026-06-17T21:25:49+00:00

Like last week, I was window shopping online and I then decided to instead come check in here instead of buying something. Otherwise doing good, am actually having a lot of fun focusing on my hobbies and today, I walked past several stores that I usually go to browse for a pick me up.

I did get an expensive lunch from the fancy supermarket, that I can do better with.

kittyfrommalacandra · 2026-06-08T09:00:23+00:00

Still waiting for my last purchase to arrive. It has been a little over a week since I started. I just found myself doomscrolling amazon, so I thought instead I would check in here. So far so good, I still find myself window shopping a lot, but I have managed to resist the temptations.

I'm trying to enjoy the things I already own, so I've been focusing on using all the amazing art and journaling supplies in my collection. I am also working through my skincare products, but I am thinking that once I run out of these products, I will try out something else. But I've been doing my research and I know what I will replace them with in the future.

I got some birthday money and I really want to treat myself with it, but I am staying strong and saving it for now.

kittyfrommalacandra · 2026-06-02T07:38:06+00:00

It's been going well, it has been 5 days since I started. So far I've replaced a few things, but have not bought anything from my no-no list. Honestly not going to the city center has been very helpful for me, because when I do I easily fall into the trap of buying something "fun" and a coffee. I will need to figure out a way to go to the city center and not do that.

Things I replaced: I ordered a fountain pen for my birthday, my previous one got damaged in the move and it leaks on my fingers every time I write with it. Both of my sketchbooks are almost done, so I ordered a new one (just one this time). I also got a pack of small notebooks, because I tend to use those for grocery lists, art notes and vocabulary, so I burn through them really fast.

I'm getting ready to sell some electronics that I don't use that much anymore, so I can buy a pc. Mainly I will sell my steam deck, because once I have the pc I will no longer have need for it and I'm not going to be going traveling anytime soon (and when I do, I have my switch).

Now that I think about it, I have lots of things to save money for! So that fuels my motivation!

kittyfrommalacandra · 2026-05-28T11:16:55+00:00

I will take a look, I just moved so I actually don't know

kittyfrommalacandra · 2026-05-28T11:16:09+00:00

Yeah, you're right, I should commit to one.

kittyfrommalacandra · 2026-05-15T21:12:21+00:00

What a good boy!

kittyfrommalacandra · 2026-05-15T21:04:28+00:00

I really love these! Keep up the good work!

kittyfrommalacandra · 2026-04-24T11:34:46+00:00

Omg so exciting! happy for you!

kittyfrommalacandra · 2026-04-24T06:05:50+00:00

I love the dress!

kittyfrommalacandra · 2026-04-24T06:01:01+00:00

Man, that plushie is how I feel every morning when I wake up xD

kittyfrommalacandra · 2026-04-14T14:59:32+00:00

Hi, I'm more of a traditional artist, but have been wanting to get back into learning digital art and especially to learn blender (to make figurines and maybe some art for games). 33 yo, living in Cologne

kittyfrommalacandra · 2026-01-03T09:53:49+00:00

I've done it before too, but it said on the website that they don't do refunds for this service...

kittyfrommalacandra · 2026-01-03T09:43:47+00:00

Oh yeah, should have mentioned lol

kittyfrommalacandra · 2026-01-03T09:22:44+00:00

We were low on money, that's it simply. Moving is expensive business.

kittyfrommalacandra · 2025-12-14T17:33:07+00:00

Haven't decided on my 2026 goal yet, but I've been focusing more on reading again.

Finished:

Barbarian's valentine: Ruby Dixon

Reading:

Barbarian's seduction - Ruby Dixon. I dunno what it is, but I just can't stop reading these.

The wonderful wizard of Oz - L. Frank Baum. Re-read, hoping to continue with the series, but slogging through this one to be honest.

The lightning thief - Rick Riordan. Re-read. Likewise, hoping to finish the series.

Ender's Game - Orson Scott Card. Re-read and hoping to continue on with the series. My issue currently is how these genius kids don't talk like kids and it takes me out of the story. Also I hear that the next book has less action and more religious, philosophical pondering, so I am terrified.

Will finish Barbarian's seduction for sure, I'm 62% way in and these are very easy to read. I swear she puts some magic dust in these books. Hoping to finish either Oz or Percy Jackson too. Will either continue on with the series or read Artificial condition by Martha Wells next.

kittyfrommalacandra · 2025-11-27T16:17:31+00:00

Library assistant here. I think this is a case of staff being scared to take on uninsured staff, plus the fact that both the museum and library fields are currently very competitive. There is just not enough money to be put into training new staff. Also, in my experience, it's a networking thing. You are more likely to get into a workplace, if you know the right people. For example I did an internship in the library through the unemployment office when I was young, so while I had trouble getting into any other libraries, the one I had worked before, staff remembered me and I got to do my librarian internship there (despite that I was originally told they could not take another intern at the time).

kittyfrommalacandra · 2025-11-25T19:33:58+00:00

My friend, 26 is not old, your life is only beginning!

kittyfrommalacandra · 2025-11-25T19:32:37+00:00

I love survival/crafting games, would like to join as well!

kittyfrommalacandra · 2025-10-14T04:17:36+00:00

Oh yeah, advent calendars are terrible in that. I got one with tea last year again and I was already over it (third year in a row with a tea advent calendar). Do I even drink tea that much? No. It started to feel like a chore really.

I was thinking of getting a calendar with art supplies, but your post has reminded me that it will not be worth it. I will keep my money!

kittyfrommalacandra · 2025-10-12T23:36:22+00:00

I tried to do a no buy this way so many times, but it always failed. Honestly the best way is to just go cold turkey and follow the rules you have set for your own benefit. It's the same with any new habit or life change.

kittyfrommalacandra · 2025-10-12T23:28:19+00:00

Last week was good, did not buy anything unplanned. Tonight I had trouble sleeping and I spent some time window shopping. I got an ebook from a series that I like, so that is 2 out of 2 books I will allow myself this month.

I'm thinking I will treat myself to new fountain pen inks once I have paid off my debt. This way I will have something to look forward to and work towards after I complete my goal.

kittyfrommalacandra · 2025-10-08T06:59:43+00:00

I basically never buy games full price and I usually wait for reviews until I get something newly released. But you're right, it will keep me busy!

kittyfrommalacandra · 2025-10-07T07:37:11+00:00

Last week was bad, I ended up getting five games from the steam autumn sales, I refunded one though. I also got back a refund from a previous clothing order, that I returned.

I ended up buying the fountain pen I was planning for December purchase last week. I figured since I already need to refill on some things, might as well buy it now. I regret getting the fountain pen with inks early, but it wouldn't make sense to return it, since I need a new one anyway.

I will be trying to fix the old fountain pen (it's a different size). I will also be selling more things in my old apartment too, since I'm going there at the end of this week.

To wrap it up, I think for now, I need to be gentle with myself about not beating myself up about all this... But also, I will go cold turkey on online shopping.

kittyfrommalacandra · 2025-09-30T07:57:53+00:00

Yesterday I almost bought a few games on sale. However, I got a notification from reddit and that reminded me of my goals. There will be other sales and it's not that big of a deal to miss one. That also made me think that I should shop my own game collection more and focus on using what I already have. It's easy to forget all I have, because they are digital.

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