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## technology
### pc
custom built by my partner >w< (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](https://aoc.com/us/products/monitors/d2757ph), [LG 24ML44B-B](https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-24ml44b-b-led-monitor) <small>(both set at 1080p, the LG is vertical)</small>
- **mouse**: [HyperX Pulsefire Haste](https://hyperx.com/products/hyperx-pulsefire-haste-gaming-mouse?variant=41364891566237) in white×pink
- **keyboard**: [iris rev4](https://keeb.io/products/iris-keyboard-split-ergonomic-keyboard) with gateron [milky yellow](https://www.gateron.co/products/gateron-ks-3-milky-pro-switch-set) switches  
<small>this link is for the rev8; the rev4 has been discontinued. however, this shop is where I bought mine from, presoldered.</small>

### phone
- iphone Xs

### software (pc)
- **internet browser**: [firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/)
- **email**: [thunderbird](https://www.thunderbird.net/)
- **music player**: [VLC](https://www.videolan.org/) with [cinni](https://cinni.net/)'s [lucky stars](https://cinni.net/?z=/theme/skins) skin
- **notes**: [cherrytree](https://www.giuspen.net/cherrytree/)
- **coding**: [VSCodium](https://vscodium.com/)
- **image editing**: [paint.NET](https://getpaint.net/)
- **image viewer**: [irfanview](https://www.irfanview.com/)
- **instant messaging**: [discord](https://discord.com/)
- **xmpp**: [gajim](https://gajim.org/)

### apps (phone)
- **internet browser**: [firefox mobile](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/browsers/mobile/ios/), safari
- **email**: mail (iOS)
- **notes**: [notebook](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notebook-diary-journal-app/id654645301)
- **instant messaging**: [discord](https://discord.com/)
- **xmpp**: [monal](https://monal-im.org/)

### 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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukagaka) entry and [ukagaka dream team](https://ukagakadreamteam.com/wiki/guide/beginner_guide)'s wiki.

- [Cheerybot](https://cherrys-ukas.tumblr.com/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](https://ssp.shillest.net/) (SSP) <small>(page is mostly in Japanese, but the downloads are also indicated in English.)</small>

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## stationery
### pens
- **fountain pen**: [Platinum Little Meteor](https://fountainpensupplies.com/shop/platinum-meteor-pens/) (小流星)  
<small>*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 <a href="https://platinumpenusa.com/preppy-fountain-pen/">Platinum Preppy</a>.</small>  
    - 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
- **ballpoint pen**: [Zebra Sarasa Airfit](https://www.clothandpaper.com/products/zebra-sarasa-dry-airfit-grip-rollerball-pen-0-5mm) 0.4 & 0.5mm  
<small>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?</small>

### ink
- [PenBBS 223 "Chongqing City Blue"](https://www.fountainpencompanion.com/brands/227-penbbs/inks/5910-penbbs-223-chongqing-city)  
<small>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.</small>  
- [Yuyi #14 "Jade Dew"](https://www.fountainpencompanion.com/brands/541-memory-fish/inks/12671-memory-fish-14-jade-dew)
- [Yuyi "Hyacinth Orchid"](https://www.fountainpencompanion.com/brands/541-memory-fish/inks/7399-memory-fish-bai-mao)
- [Yuyi "Albizia"](https://www.fountainpencompanion.com/brands/541-memory-fish/inks/7400-memory-fish-albizia)
- [Yuyi "Philodendron"](https://www.fountainpencompanion.com/brands/541-memory-fish/inks/7385-memory-fish-philodendron)
- [Collection Traced "Peach Fog"](https://www.fountainpencompanion.com/brands/578-collection-traced/inks/14002-collection-traced-taowu)
- Collection Traced "Sakura Dream"

### journals
- **currently writing in**: [Secret Forest: "Strawberry Land"](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805054114062.html) <small>(color B in this listing)</small>
- [Secret Forest: "Mr. Cat and Fairies"](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805054114062.html) <small>(color C in this listing)</small>
- [Lily of the Valley: "Roses"](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805054114062.html) <small>(color E in this listing)</small>

### bullet journals
- **currently writing in**: [Etori Life: Have A Nice Day](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805799959166.html)
- [Etori Life: The Sweet Life](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805799959166.html)
- [Etori Life: One Lucky Star](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805799959166.html)
- [Etori Life: Little Romance](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805799959166.html)