[Skiller]

Life has been feeling duller lately. I have a lot of things I'd like to do this summer, but half of my vacation is already gone. I'm trying to stay optimistic, but it's hard sometimes.

I'm glad I could draw Pumpkin Boy again, though. : )

[Banditø]

The art is STUNNING, and I agree with you. I've been away from home for the past month and a half and because of that, I haven't gotten anything done that I wanted to do this summer.

[xBluepeltx]

Are you okay? Feel free to vent or talk to me anytime. ♥ Cute artwork btw~

[starswater]

It's not gonna be for the same reasons, but... I really feel this. This hits home a lot.

[gardog]

'Tis pumpkin lad <33

(all may be seated while my menstral brain tries to come up with something almost poetic... I hope it helps, if even a little bit):
The stars are still shining; there are just some clouds in front of them. The clouds are blocking your view, but, if you keep watchin' the sky, you'll see the clouds begin to part and the stars will still be there, glistening away. However, should you continue to watch the sky until the clouds leave, you may miss something even more beautiful to behold... like a few fireflies dancing in the night sky, playfully flashing their lights for their mates... or a raccoon nervously deciding whether or not to sneak past you... or a fawn walking just a few feet away from you while its mama watches nearby. The stars are still shining and they still will be shining when you look around and take in the world around you. Give it some time; watch the fireflies, the raccoon, and the deer instead. You never know... whenever you decide to look up again, the clouds may just be thinned-out enough for those stars to be shining through. But it takes time, so you may as well grab some water and snack while you wait. The stars are still shining. Everything will be okay. And, most importantly, you are loved and there are many who care about you; including me <3

... did that make any sense, my brain is working on overdrive, why do menstrual cycles have to be so taxing on the brain aaaaaaaa

TL;DR: If there are clouds covering the stars, that doesn't mean that stars aren't shining anymore; it just means that you need to give the clouds time to move along. Until then, focus on everything else around you. Make sure you eat and drink enough water. Get some exercise. Look around for differences in your environment that you may not have noticed while staring at the sky. When you look up again, you may just see stars; still shining as they should be. Everything will be okay. You are loved.

[Skiller]

The art is STUNNING, and I agree with you. I've been away from home for the past month and a half and because of that, I haven't gotten anything done that I wanted to do this summer.

Thank you!

I hope you get to do a few things that you wanted to do before the summer ends <3

Are you okay? Feel free to vent or talk to me anytime. ♥ Cute artwork btw~

A few things in my life changed (for the better) since I made this post, so I am feeling better now. Thank you for your concern, I will keep in mind your offer to chat.

Glad you like the art as well : )

It's not gonna be for the same reasons, but... I really feel this. This hits home a lot.

I'm glad you could resonate with it, but I hope you're alright <3

'Tis pumpkin lad <33

(all may be seated while my menstral brain tries to come up with something almost poetic... I hope it helps, if even a little bit):
The stars are still shining; there are just some clouds in front of them. The clouds are blocking your view, but, if you keep watchin' the sky, you'll see the clouds begin to part and the stars will still be there, glistening away. However, should you continue to watch the sky until the clouds leave, you may miss something even more beautiful to behold... like a few fireflies dancing in the night sky, playfully flashing their lights for their mates... or a raccoon nervously deciding whether or not to sneak past you... or a fawn walking just a few feet away from you while its mama watches nearby. The stars are still shining and they still will be shining when you look around and take in the world around you. Give it some time; watch the fireflies, the raccoon, and the deer instead. You never know... whenever you decide to look up again, the clouds may just be thinned-out enough for those stars to be shining through. But it takes time, so you may as well grab some water and snack while you wait. The stars are still shining. Everything will be okay. And, most importantly, you are loved and there are many who care about you; including me <3

... did that make any sense, my brain is working on overdrive, why do menstrual cycles have to be so taxing on the brain aaaaaaaa

TL;DR: If there are clouds covering the stars, that doesn't mean that stars aren't shining anymore; it just means that you need to give the clouds time to move along. Until then, focus on everything else around you. Make sure you eat and drink enough water. Get some exercise. Look around for differences in your environment that you may not have noticed while staring at the sky. When you look up again, you may just see stars; still shining as they should be. Everything will be okay. You are loved.

I know what you mean about menstrual cycles, haha..
Thank you for the poetic response and the kind words. These past few days, I have been trying to look for the fireflies instead of focusing on the clouds.
Thank you, gardog <3

[starswater]

It's not gonna be for the same reasons, but... I really feel this. This hits home a lot.

I'm glad you could resonate with it, but I hope you're alright <3

Thanks <3 It definitely prompted me to share my own story. Something I've been arguing with myself about doing for years.