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## technology ### pc custom built by my partner {% emoji x3 %} (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) (both set at 1080p, the LG is vertical) - **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 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](https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/streaming-gear/snowball-ice-usb-microphone.988-000070.html) in white - **MIDI controller**: [Akai LPK25](https://www.akaipro.com/lpk25) - **audio recording**: [Audacity](https://www.audacityteam.org/) - **trackmaking**: [LMMS](https://lmms.io/) ### 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/) - **digital art**: [krita](https://krita.org/) ### phone - iphone Xs ### 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) (page is mostly in Japanese, but the downloads are also indicated in English.) --- ## stationery ### pens - **fountain pen**: [Platinum Little Meteor](https://fountainpensupplies.com/shop/platinum-meteor-pens/) (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 - **ballpoint pen**: [Zebra Sarasa Airfit](https://www.clothandpaper.com/products/zebra-sarasa-dry-airfit-grip-rollerball-pen-0-5mm) 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 - [PenBBS 223 "Chongqing City Blue"](https://www.fountainpencompanion.com/brands/227-penbbs/inks/5910-penbbs-223-chongqing-city) 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"](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" - [JQ 124](https://jerryqartmaterials.com/artist-paintsets-1) watercolor set ### journals - **currently writing in**: [Secret Forest: "Strawberry Land"](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805054114062.html) (color B in this listing) - [Secret Forest: "Mr. Cat and Fairies"](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805054114062.html) (color C in this listing) - [Lily of the Valley: "Roses"](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805054114062.html) (color E in this listing) ### 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)