uses
here’s a list of all the things i use regularly, inspired by /using pages.
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
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monitors: AOC 2757, LG 24ML44B-B
(both set at 1080p, the LG is vertical) -
mouse: HyperX Pulsefire Haste
white×pink colorway - keyboard: iris rev4 w/gateron milky yellow switches 1
phone
- iphone Xs
recording
- microphone: FIFINE K658
- MIDI controller: Akai LPK25
- audio recording: Audacity
- trackmaking: LMMS
apps (phone)
software (pc)
- internet browser: zen
- email: thunderbird
- music player: VLC
- notes: cherrytree
- coding: VSCodium
- image editing: paint.NET
- image viewer: irfanview
- instant messaging: discord, gajim
- digital art: krita
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, stretching, and mindfulness.
- Sakura Script Player (SSP) (page is mostly in Japanese, but download links are indicated in English.)
fountain pens
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Platinum Little Meteor (小流星) 2
- my melody (Fine nib)
- cinnamoroll (F)
- hello kitty (F)
- clear body w/sparkly lid: teal (F)
- clear body w/sparkly lid: pink (F)
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Kaweco Classic Sport
- Kaweco×Hello Kitty in Moonlit Pink (F) 🎂
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Jinhao 82
- Peacock Blue (F)
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Rose Red (F)🪦 -
Light Pink (M)🪦
ballpoint pen
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Zebra Sarasa Airfit 0.4 & 0.5mm
seems to be a Japan exclusive?
ink (samples)
- Inkebara Fairytale Pink
- ColorVerse Think Pink
- ColorVerse α Boo
- ColorVerse Sorae Fog
- Wearingeul Dizzy Scent of Maehwa
- Pilot Iroshizuki Hana-Ikada
- Octopus Fluids Pink Alpaca
- Octopus Fluids Cherry Blossom
ink (bottles)
- Pelikan Pink 🎂
- Sailor Ink Studio 130 🎂
- Diamine Earl Grey
- Diamine Violet
- Collection Traced Sakura Dream 入梦
- Collection Traced Peach Fog 桃雾
- Yuyi Philodendron
- Yuyi Albizia
- Yuyi Hyacinth Orchid
- Yuyi Jade Dew
- PenBBS 223 Chongqing City Blue
art supplies
- JQ 124 watercolor set
- crayola twist-up crayons & colored pencils
- crayola colored pencils
notebooks
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Secret Forest: “Strawberry Land”
(color B in this listing) ✅ -
Secret Forest: “Mr. Cat and Fairies”
(color C in this listing) ✅ -
Lily of the Valley: “Roses”
(color E in this listing) - Midori MD Note A5, grid rule 🖋
- Etori Life: Have A Nice Day ✅
- Etori Life: One Lucky Star 🖋
- Etori Life: The Sweet Life
- Etori Life: Little Romance
skincare
i have really sensitive & dry skin, so ymmv, but these are my current must-haves:
- Fourth Ray Beauty Double Shift Cleanser
(I use this one in the shower) - Fourth Ray Beauty Cloud Bank Milky Cleanser
(I use this one every night) - Etude House Soonjung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream
- haruharu wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream
- haruharu wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen
haircare
- monday haircare curl define shampoo & conditioner
- mise-en-scene perfect watery serum3
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this link is for the rev8; the rev4 has been discontinued. however, this is the shop I bought mine from. ↩
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Chinese-market exclusive of Platinum Preppy. ↩
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for years I’ve used the Kao Liese Hair Cocktail (the orange/moisture version), but it seems they’ve discontinued it…
this seems to be a pretty good dupe for it!
the smell is a little strong though, so if you’re sensitive to scents, be warned! ↩