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What the Hell have I been Doing? Season 2 - Week 1-2: 4/6/26-4/19/26

It can be difficult to tell what I’ve done and actually feel like I accomplished anything.

Logically, I did shit, but my mind doesn’t comprehend it. If it’s not finished, then it doesn’t feel like I got anything done. That statement sounds ridiculous reading it out loud, but try convincing my brain that I wasn’t lazy. I dare you to.

So when I look at these posts and at what I intended to do and what I actually did (or didn’t), I can see that I am making progress, even if it’s not where I thought I’d end up. We’re still moving forward.


Ashe and Freja Ashe and Freja from Overwatch, looking badass and ready for anything

⭐ This Week’s Focus

  • Blade of the Black Empire (BotBE)
  • Adding content to the website

🧵 Shit I Did

  • Upgraded OW Ashe hat: printed hat piece, added band, reglued peeling vinyl.
  • Attended a cosplay photoshoot at UW.
  • Wrote a blog about cosplay prioritization to help me figure out a plan for getting Xal’atath 2.0 done.

🔮 Thoughts for Future Work

  • I didn’t get much done, but that’s okay. Be kind to yourself.
  • I’ll attend the electronics meetup at the makerspace and get help on the BotBE because I’m kinda stuck.
  • To be honest, I’m struggling a little with getting back into production mode. Hopefully things look better soon.

📋 TODO — Next Week

  • Write the follow-up blog for cosplay planning
  • Make a Xal’atath landing page
  • Cut out the fabric to remake the Xal dress (I need something easy to help me get back on track)

📸 Photo Dump

Ashe hat Finally completed my Ashe hat! I will need to find a drill to attach the centerpiece, as the hot glue did not stick well enough to the vinyl. I also upgraded my makeup here to be more accurate.