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0131. to play or not to play the game

*ENGLISH VERSION*

in this episode: I'm losing followers on IG so hold my hand while I walk you through this situation, how I make decisions, weight my options and write a pro-con list on how to cope and what to do.

note: I swear a lot on this episode


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June sweaty (ugly) sketchbook tour

good morning ma loves and welcome to yet another humid hot salty day (or at least that's the case in NYC). 

I bring you peace AND this month's sketchbook tour for your eyes only. I'm not going to lie, this is kind of a short one! During the last bit of May (and so far June) I've been w...

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tiny studio vlog just for you

hello ma loooves, good morning!

I hope you're all having a lovely week so far. Lou and I have been sweating our eyes out (we're going through a heat-wave in NYC) and taking lots of pictures for the store! We have a new t-shirt launch coming up on June 28th and we can't wait to show you the ...

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Coming Soon - June Friend Date

Hello Friends!

Thank you to everyone who participated in May's Friend Date! We got incredible feedback once again to which we are looking forward to implementing in this month's date. 

We got lots of requests for this specific theme in the last couple of months so we are thrilled...

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0131. sense of purpose

*ENGLISH VERSION*

in this episode: green card update (thank YOU!), hectic month and how I'm coping with feeling unproductive, when mind takes decisions without noticing, understanding my work flow and making changes!

notes: I do swear in this episode. I also talk briefly ...

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0131. sentido de proposito

*VERSION EN ESPAÑOL*

en este capítulo: update de mi green card (GRACIAS!), mes caótico y cómo estoy lidiando con sentirme poco productiva; cuando la mente desiciones sin darse cuenta; y haciendo cambios para mejorar mi flujo de trabajo!  

notas: digo un par de ga...

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apartment hunting in NYC (video just 4 u)

hello ma looooves!

Here's finally the video where I share all the apartments I saw before *meeting the one*. Apartment hunting is mega stressful, specially living in a big city, and this was my first time doing it by myself BUT I DID IT!


If you don't wanna watch th...

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please tell me something

ma loves

I wanna film a video all about Patreon and since YOU are my patrons (HELLO) I really need your input. Please I beg you, answer as hardcore honest/vulnerable as you can:


why did you join my patreon/community?

w...

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probably the biggest sketchbook tour of this year

hello ma looooves! Happy Saturdaaay!

I wanted to thank you for all your patience! I was supposed to upload this chonky sketchbook tour on Thursday but I had some technical difficulties; I recently started a new Ugly Sketchbook and even though I brought the current-new one w...

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0130. officer 0150

*ENGLISH VERSION*

in this episode: got my green card rejected and here are all the juicy details: what went wrong, what are our options, and my plans moving forward. Also: dealing/coping with uncertainty and fear.

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0130. oficial 0150

*VERSION EN ESPAÑOL*

en este capítulo: rechazaron mi green card y aquí van todos los jugosos detalles: qué salió mal, cuales son nuestras opciones, y mis planes para el futuro. También: lidiando con incertidumbre y miedo. 


Cosas lindas y suaves

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this week's videooo!

thank you thank you thank you for always being so nice. I really hope you like this video : .. )


See you all this Fridaaaay!

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writing you in the midst of chaos

hello ma loves, good morning/afternooon! I hope you're having a lovely Monday so far. I'm writing you in the midst of chaos to wish you a lovely week ahead!  

Last week I found out I got my green card application rejected and I've been feeling pretty low about it. It sucks when you've ...

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all the things you wanna buy - April's challenge wrap up!

Ma loooves, happy Mondaaay! I've been thinking about this post ALL WEEKEND LONG cause I couldn't wait to see your Illustration Club April Challenge's results!

Our challenge was to draw a shopping list; groceries, dreamy things we wanna own some day, furniture, clothes, art ...

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Friend Date Take 2!

**The Slots are now filled** 

We will reach out to the next in line if we have any cancellations. 

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Our second friend date will take place this...

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0129. mi mascota cucaracha

*VERSION EN ESPAÑOL*

en este capítulo: me cambié de casa! decir adiós a mi antiguo depa, reparaciones en el nuevo depa, sobre los grandes gestos y lidiar con culpa, y frustraciones del patriarcado. 

nota: menciono experiencias pasadas de acoso + digo garabatos&nb...

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0129. my pet cockroach

*ENGLISH VERSION*

in this episode: I moved! saying goodbye to my old flat, new apartment quirks, on big gestures and guilt, and frustrations around the patriarchy 

tw/note: talked about previous experiences of assault + I swear


Pretty things

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Friend Dates will be back in May!

Hello Friends! 

In March we had the most wonderful first Friend Date and we are excited to announce that our second date is in the works! 

We currently have our creative thinking caps on and we are making some amendments to the concept from ...

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April FLASH challenge! - Illustration Club : - )

hello ma loooves! I hope you're doing well despite the chaos and dystopian reality we all live. 


I didn't want this month to end without a fast and fun challenge: to draw a shopping list. Hear me out, it can be ANYTHING: the clothes you wanna buy for this se...

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0128. sedoso y bien portado

*VERSION EN ESPAÑOL*

en este capítulo: loco y ajetreado Abril, búsqueda de departamento en NYC (+ consejos para la postulación), sentir orgullo por mi misma, recuerdos inesperados y cómo he estado practicando ser más gentil y contenerme a mi misma.  

nota: digo...

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0128. Silky and well-behaved

*ENGLISH VERSION*

in this episode: crazy and hectic April, flat hunting in NYC (+ some apartment application advice), feeling proud of myself, unexpected memories and how I'm practicing being gentle and sooth myself.

note/tw: I swear and also mentioned my miscarriage! View Post

this week's videooo!

sorry Secret Sketchbook Tour pledge for all the SPAM hahaha but here's this week's videooo! thank you ma loves for making all of this possible : .... )

See you ALL this Friday for our Podcast Newsletteeeer!

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April's Ugly Sketchbook tour*

* just realized I drew flowers on EVERY page! Spring has sprung! 

HELLOOOO, happy Tuesday ma loooves!

I hope you're safe and doing well, did you do something nice for you today?


Welcome to our April's Sketchbook Tour, here are a few notes:

• Lou ...

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let's make coffee! chatty catch up and moving update : )

hello ma loveeees and greetings from my apartment!

It's been a crazy happy week and today I decided to work from home. This week I finally signed the lease for my new flat; I'm so grateful and excited : .. ) This officially means it's time to pack! Join me on this casual vl...

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0127. thought-provoking questions

*ENGLISH VERSION*

in this episode: I answer some questions from the fun (and insightful) card Deck "The And" Strangers Edition.

note: I swear lightly and mention family trauma and miscarriage


Things I mentioned in this podcast:

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0127. preguntas que te hacen pensar

*VERSION EN ESPAÑOL*

en este capitulo: respondo entretenidas (y vulnerables) del mazo de cartas The And, edición para extraños. 

nota: digo palabrotas y menciono mi pérdida y algunos traumas familiares


Cosas que mencioné en el podcast:

<...

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Our first Friend Date!

WOW you all are so fast! LOL! The 10 Slots are now filled. If someone has to cancel their slot I will contact the next in line. Thank you all soooo much! *Excited dance* Remember we will be doing this monthly if all goes well so you'll have plenty of opportunities going forward :)

Hello Fri...

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massive and chatty POBOX

Ma loooves, good morning! Thank you so much for all your patience regarding this MASSIVE VIDEO-BEAST; I wanted to upload this POBOX unboxing on Friday but didn't gauge how long was going to take me to edit : ... )

Thank you thank you for being here, for existing and for sending me y...

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march lengthy (ugly) sketchbook touur!

hellooo ma looooves!

Welcome to yet another chonkest Sketchbook Tour, please have a sit. This month was a fun one; I've noticed how much I've improved drawing poses and facial expressions when I work on my graphic novel, and it's all thanks to this guy: ma trusty ugly sketchbook.


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this week's videoo!

Ma loooves, good afternooon!

I'm so so happy cause I managed to edit and upload a video, LET'S CRY TOGETHER : ... )

(happy tears)


Sending you the tightest hug (covid free) from the coldest Brooklyn, stay warm and safe!

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