stuff i use
technology
pc
custom built by my partner 
(ty cutie! 🩷 ilu) with dual monitor setup.
- processor: 4th gen i5-4690k
- GPU: RTX 2060
- RAM: 24 GB
- SSD: 1TB NVMe m.2
- OS: Windows 10
- monitors: AOC 2757, LG 24ML44B-B (both set at 1080p, the LG is vertical)
- mouse: HyperX Pulsefire Haste in white×pink
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keyboard: iris rev4 with gateron milky yellow switches
this link is for the rev8; the rev4 has been discontinued. however, this shop is where I bought mine from, presoldered.
recording
- microphone: Blue Snowball ICE in white
- MIDI controller: Akai LPK25
- audio recording: Audacity
- trackmaking: LMMS
software (pc)
- internet browser: firefox
- email: thunderbird
- music player: VLC with cinni’s lucky stars skin
- notes: cherrytree
- coding: VSCodium
- image editing: paint.NET
- image viewer: irfanview
- instant messaging: discord
- xmpp: gajim
- digital art: krita
phone
- iphone Xs
apps (phone)
- internet browser: firefox mobile, safari
- email: mail (iOS)
- notes: notebook
- instant messaging: discord
- xmpp: monal
ukagaka (ghosts)
ukagaka, also known as ghosts, are smol virtual desktop assistants that were popular in the late 90’s/early 00’s, primarily in Japan. nowadays there is a small community of enthusiasts reviving their use. for more information check out the wikipedia entry and ukagaka dream team’s wiki.
- Cheerybot, a self-care ukagaka that I primarily use as an email checker and reminder for taking my meds/getting up and stretching, and mindfulness.
- Sakura Script Player (SSP) (page is mostly in Japanese, but the downloads are also indicated in English.)
stationery
pens
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fountain pen: Platinum Little Meteor (小流星)
*not affiliated with this shop, just one of the only english-language storefronts I’ve seen with this pen; I am told it’s a Chinese-market exclusive of the Platinum Preppy.- sanrio x platinum crossover: my melody (sparkly pink)
- sanrio x platinum crossover: cinnamoroll (sparkly blue)
- sanrio x platinum crossover: hello kitty (sparkly purple)
- clear body w/sparkly lid: blue-green
- clear body w/sparkly lid: pink
- secondary fountain pen: Jinhao 82 in Peacock Blue (not an affiliate link)
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ballpoint pen: Zebra Sarasa Airfit 0.4 & 0.5mm
*again, not affiliated with this shop, it’s just a hard pen to find on english-language shops, as it seems to be an East Asia exclusive?
inks & paints
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PenBBS 223 “Chongqing City Blue”
this is my main ink that I use, the rest are accent colors or for if I get bored of seeing this color. It is also my darkest color and the largest bottle of ink I have so far, so I frequently use it in small amounts to darken some of my paler inks. - Yuyi #14 “Jade Dew”
- Yuyi “Hyacinth Orchid”
- Yuyi “Albizia”
- Yuyi “Philodendron”
- Collection Traced “Peach Fog”
- Collection Traced “Sakura Dream”
- JQ 124 watercolor set
journals
- finished: Secret Forest: “Strawberry Land” (color B in this listing)
- currently writing in: Secret Forest: “Mr. Cat and Fairies” (color C in this listing)
- Lily of the Valley: “Roses” (color E in this listing)