Anubis (2025)

02/06/2024

So with everything going on with meta right now, there’s a lot of talk by many artists on what to do/where to go, & many artists have already pulled out of meta all together. It doesn’t sit right with me how they’re planning to use user data for a multitude of reasons including simply 1 of the biggest ones of using user photos, this honestly goes so much further than just the art community vs Ai.

The fact that the opt-out is only for when 3rd parties use the data & doesn’t actually apply to meta doesn’t sit right with me, nor does their whole opt-out form considering for many it doesn’t actually allow them to just simply opt-out. Unfortunately, unlike the EU, I’m one of the many individuals that will be affected on the US side especially due to the fact so many states just don’t have data protection laws. But, leaving meta isn’t a simple option either not just as an artist but as a user, there aren’t many alternatives in general especially on the artist front & the ones that do exist either lack large/active communities - or - the platforms don’t last in the long term, this isn’t even covering the platforms that pander to the needs of a community in the beginning only to turn coat the moment they’re able too. Genuinely, I am not comfortable being a scrap farm for an Ai that I didn’t want nor want to be a part of. I’m not comfortable with every video, photo including those posted *of* me by friends/family (meaning even if I did get rid of all my meta platforms, if I were to be posted meta would still be able to use those photos regardless of if I opt out), every caption I’ve ever typed, etc. being used as content for an Ai that isn’t even needed.

Honestly, it doesn’t even matter if “they’ve had access to it all these years, they can do whatever they want” it’s the fact that, as an individual you should have a right to your identity including your photos, videos, & just simply how you write. I’m currently not leaving meta platforms completely, but I will be trying other platforms in the meantime including Cara & Bluesky. There’s so much I want to say about this whole situation but honestly I just feel lost.

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02/06/2024

With everything currently going on with meta, it really doesn't sit right with me how they're planning to use user data to train their data sets and there isn't a way for many US residents to opt out since many states still don't have data protection laws. Even then, the fact that the opt-out only covers third parties and still doesn't protect you from meta accessing it in other ways leaves an incredibly bad taste in my mouth.

Unfortunately, not only as an artist but also as a user, there aren't many alternatives available that are either large and active communities or that actually last long term. So many of us are ultimately "up a creek without a paddle", so to say. Currently, I'm not fully leaving meta platforms as I ultimately don't have a solid place to go to but I also realistically am not comfortable with them using every ounce of my content not just in terms of my art but in terms of my videos, photos, and even captions. I'm personally just not comfortable being a scrap farm for an AI that I didn't want nor want to be part of. I will be trying out Cara as a potential art platform, and you can also find me over on bluesky.

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09/05/2024

I stumbled upon this sweet little beauty at the store, and after an instant connection to her; I truly couldn’t leave her behind.

I genuinely had never heard of mini roses prior to this little beauty, and despite roses being my favorite flower (as truly cliche as that may be), I didn’t even know that mini roses were a thing! Learning about these little beauties has not only sent me straight into an obsession with them and I want to own them all but has also been a really interesting journey. Especially because I genuinely misunderstood how truly complex roses can be. Thanks to my amazingly thoughtful partner, who not only saw the connection I felt with this beauty but encouraged me to bring her home by gifting her to me, but as always is an amazing rock and research partner when it comes to the journey of new hobbies and obsessions.

🪴 Plant Type: Miniature Rose - Gigi Variety

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24/12/2023

I hope the holidays are peaceful and gentle for everyone and that everyone has an easy transition into the new year! 💕

Photographer Credit 📸: (on IG)
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02/12/2023

I’m all for men being kings just as much as I am for fellow women being queens (and those in between being the mysterious gods that they are); but what I don’t support is a hateful mindset that is all about not only tearing down your fellow human whether that be a man, woman, or somewhere and nowhere in between all to simply push yourself forward.

Another fun little fact I learned today - Apparently there are “levels”/different “degrees” to being a “Simp” 🙃

Disclosure: Yes, this goes for feminine mindsets as well and this meme was made due to an actually real, similar experience that someone close to me had recently where in there was a misconception that they shared a similar mindset as the poster being incel/“alpha male” based off the mere fact they interacted with the post, and they had automatic support from the poster until they realized in fact that they did not share a similar mindset and realized that the individual must then be a “simp” and immediately all support was withdrawn and they were met with condescension.

02/12/2023

This is the perfect meme to symbolize not only how amazingly supportive my partner is while enthusiastically listening to me tell them a detailed story with 96 different individually detailed subplots but also how 99.9% of the time my dog is just chilling watching me ramble on 9 times out of 10 while he’s just vibing he’s still giving me his full attention (probably because I sound like one of the parents off peanuts to him)

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29/11/2023

One of the hardest things I’ve had to come to terms with when it comes to my body dysmorphia is stretch marks. Because ultimately I don’t find stretch marks as a *whole* as bad or unattractive especially when it comes to other people, however the moment that it comes to my own I develop a complete visceral reaction to my own.

My own have brought so much shame, humiliation, embarrassment, and self conscious issues that I’ve really struggled to come to terms at times with being in my own body. But I know that I’m not alone in struggling with this issue, and I also know that while most of the time women and feminine presenting individuals are the main focus when it comes to discussions of stretch marks, I feel it’s also important to recognize that stretch marks are not exclusive in who they affect and they affect all genders out there including men and masculine presenting individuals. No matter who you are, the eternal battle of handling them can always make someone feel alone, ugly, embarrassed, and I wanted to create a visual representation for how this can feel. While it seems a little over zealous to say that to me having them can feel and look similar to an aerial view of a canyon with deep etching scores racing through that seem to stretch on forever, that’s how it can genuinely feel. Even though there are some beautiful artworks done with stretch marks, it can feel like if you have deeper, darker, more painful stretch marks that even with a topic like stretch marks that yours can’t compare to the typical “pretty ones” that make it into art pieces, making it feel even more isolating and embarrassing. Especially if you are constantly surrounded by media that tells you “Love yourself! The problem is you just won’t love the things about you that society says are flaws but they’re not truly flaws!” But you don’t genuinely know how to love them.

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27/11/2023

Even with his own distinct pillow and blankie, he still insists on taking my pillow and being pressed up as close as possible to me even if he has the whole entire bed to himself. Although I don’t really mind too much, he may be a tad over spoiled.

(Part of me wishes Link would also be with us, but I’m also grateful he isn’t since he likes to completely sprawl out. I don’t think he likes to lay in the bed and opts for his own on the floor for the ability to sprawl out and not feel claustrophobic but also so he doesn’t get to hot while he sleeps compared to if he slept in the bed.)

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10/11/2023

🥀 Some days, trials, and tribulations are harder than others especially when it seems from the surface that everyone else has it together and figured out while you're drowning, but one day you'll look back and all that hard work will have paid off 🥀

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