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Creepy indeed in c/creepypasta
[–] Okokimup 2 points 1 week ago

If only Spaghetti Mouse was here.

What's your unique story about a job loss? in c/[email protected]
[–] Okokimup 36 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Was among a group of temps at a credit union. Employees were so busy, we got very little training. And spent large parts of our day with nothing to occupy our time.

After a month, supervisor walks by at end of day and asks how things are going. I say something to the effect of "could be better." He looks surprised and says "OK, let's discuss that tomorrow morning." I think great, we can problem solve.

The next day turned out to be the three year anniversary of my boyfriend's death. When I sat with supervisor and trainer and they said how are you, I let them know that I was a little emotional due to it, and started to cry a little.

Supervisor proceeded to reem me out for saying something so negative yesterday in the hearing of coworker and accused me of making a bunch of mistakes (I didn't and had already provided evidence that I wasn't involved) and that I obviously didn't care about my work and that I needed to pack my things and be escorted out of the building.

In conclusion, I hope that guy spends the rest of his life with wet socks.

It's a living in c/[email protected]
[–] Okokimup 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Hell yeah. I grew up in the jehovahs Witness cult. One of their most used phrases is:"Are you doing enough?"

Silica Gel in c/comicstrips
[–] Okokimup 7 points 1 week ago

One of my favorite chubbyemu videos.

Hooded Merganser looking cozy in c/birding
[–] Okokimup 3 points 2 weeks ago

Beautiful.

👌👌👌 It stinks! in c/shirtsthatgohard
[–] Okokimup 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It's there to let you know this minor character is kind of douchey. We never see him again.

Macarons in c/cooking
[–] Okokimup 1 points 2 weeks ago

We need a macawrong community here on lemmy for baking fails. Yours look way better than my first time. I've had a lot of success with this recipe. Keep at it, you'll definitely get it.

How do you tackle large reading list? in c/[email protected]
[–] Okokimup 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I keep an ever expanding TBR. Every time I'm ready for a new book I use a random number generator to tell me what's next. Keeps things interesting and eliminates analysis paralysis. I completely agree with the suggestion to ditch books you're not enjoying. Life is too short for bad fiction.

Queen of Flies - by Bill Mayer in c/traditional_art
[–] Okokimup 1 points 2 weeks ago

I see Queen Mab hath been with you.

What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? November 6 in c/books
[–] Okokimup 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Creatures of Passage by Morowa Yejide and I am loving it.

Nephthys Kinwell is a taxi driver of sorts in Washington, DC, ferrying ill-fated passengers in a haunted car: a 1967 Plymouth Belvedere with a ghost in the trunk. Endless rides and alcohol help her manage her grief over the death of her twin brother, Osiris, who was murdered and dumped in the Anacostia River.

Unknown to Nephthys when the novel opens in 1977, her estranged great-nephew, ten-year-old Dash, is finding himself drawn to the banks of that very same river. It is there that Dash--reeling from having witnessed an act of molestation at his school, but still questioning what and who he saw--has charmed conversations with a mysterious figure he calls the "River Man," who somehow appears each time he goes there.

When Dash arrives unexpectedly at Nephthys's door one day bearing a cryptic note about his unusual conversations with the River Man, Nephthys must face both the family she abandoned and what frightens her most when she looks in the mirror.

Creatures of Passage beautifully threads together the stories of Nephthys, Dash, and others both living and dead. Morowa Yejidé's deeply captivating novel shows us an unseen Washington filled with otherworldly landscapes, flawed super-humans, and reluctant ghosts, and brings together a community intent on saving one young boy in order to reclaim themselves.

Thought you were done, eh? in c/politicalmemes
[–] Okokimup 36 points 3 weeks ago (8 children)

Trump wrote this.

MSNBC host to JD Vance: ‘You just effed up’ calling Harris ‘trash’ in c/politics
[–] Okokimup 6 points 3 weeks ago

A moron's vote for Harris counts the same a genious' vote for Harris.

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A new art prompt every week (self.newcommunities)
submitted 3 weeks ago by Okokimup to c/newcommunities
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[email protected]

I enjoyed participating in inktober, and seeing what everyone else made. I want to keep using prompts, but in a broader way than ink52.

We'll begin the first week of January. For now, if you visit the community, I'm soliciting ideas for prompts. That can include a subject, but it can also be a technique, medium, color, or any other kind of inspiration. All types of visual art are welcome. Hope to see you there.

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Week 45 Intro and Weekly Discussion: Crepes and Pancakes (self.52weeksofbaking)
submitted 3 weeks ago by Okokimup to c/52weeksofbaking
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Original reddit post

Hello, lovely bakers! And this week it’s Crepes & Pancakes turn. Whether you’re swirling up delicate, lace-thin crepes or flipping a stack of fluffy, golden pancakes, this is your chance to master the art of the perfect griddle batter.

For crepes, consider letting the batter rest for a smoother, more tender result, and don’t forget the magic of a hot, lightly buttered pan. Pancakes can go classic and fluffy or take on a twist with add-ins and spices.

If you are looking for inspiration, here are some ideas to get you started: Ham and Cheese savoury Crepes

Japanese soufflé pancakes

Dutch baby

Let’s flip, stack, and roll our way through this week.

Happy baking!

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New art prompt community (self.artshare)
submitted 3 weeks ago by Okokimup to c/artshare
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With the mods approval, I'd like to invite everyone here to join [email protected]. I enjoyed doing inktober, and I want to keep using prompts, but in a broader way than ink52.

We'll begin the first week of January. For now, if you visit the community, I'm soliciting ideas for prompts. That can include a subject, but it can also be a technique, medium, color, or any other kind of inspiration. All types of visual art are welcome. Hope to see you there.

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New prompt community (self.inktober)
 

Huge thanks to the mods for hosting inktober on lemmy and for approving this post. Also thanks to everyone who participated. I loved seeing everyone's art.

I want to keep using prompts, but in a broader way than ink52. So I'm starting [email protected]. We'll begin the first week of January. For now, if you visit the community, I'm soliciting ideas for prompts. That can include a subject, but it can also be a technique, medium, color, or any other kind of inspiration. All types of visual art are welcome. Hope to see you there.

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31 - Landmark (lemmy.world)
 

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Brainstorming prompts for 2025 (self.52weeksofart)
submitted 3 weeks ago by Okokimup to c/52weeksofart
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We'll begin doing prompts the first week of January. For now, I'd like to brainstorm a list of 52 prompts. I can make them all myself if necessary, but it would be great to get input/ideas from people who want to participate.

Here's what I have so far, in no particular order:

  1. 3 Dimensional
  2. Collage
  3. Negative space
  4. Outside
  5. White
  6. Ugly
  7. Fur
  8. Nightmare
  9. Season
  10. Tiny
  11. Light
  12. Still life
  13. Cute
  14. Metallic
  15. Give away (make a present for someone)
  16. Abstract
  17. Inspired by famous art
  18. Portrait
  19. Inspired by a meme
  20. Put a bird on it
  21. Landscape
  22. Movement
  23. Time
  24. Sadness
  25. Joy
  26. Memory

Please feel welcome to comment with ideas or tweaks to the ones I've mentioned.

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30 - Violin (lemmy.world)
 

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29 - Navigator (lemmy.world)
 

Original photo. I wanted to try drawing one directly in ink instead of sketching with pencil. This should give you an idea of how often I normally erase.

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28 - Jumbo (lemmy.world)
 

Original photo

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Now Is Not the Time to Panic (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 month ago by Okokimup to c/artshare
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Ink on paper.

Inspired by Kevin Wilson's novel, Now Is Not the Time to Panic. About two teens in the 90s who are into art and poetry, that create a poster with a cryptic phrase on it. They post copies of it around town anonymously as an artistic statement, and it becomes viral, but some people see it as a menacing statement by Satan worshippers and things get out of hand. In lieu of posting around town, I posted it on my wall. And I am not an edgy teen, so I forewent the splash of my own blood on the poster.

I'm getting very behind on these thanks to Inktober. I've got another 3 books to do.

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27 - Road (lemmy.world)
 

Original photo.

Meh.

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Week 44 Intro and Weekly Discussion: Samhain (self.52weeksofbaking)
submitted 1 month ago by Okokimup to c/52weeksofbaking
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Original reddit post

Hi bakers! This week, we celebrate the Celtic festival of Samhain by asking you to make something Samhain themed or traditional to the regions in which the holiday is celebrated.

Samhain is officially on November 1st , but celebrations actually begin the evening of October 31st. It denotes the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. Bonfires are lit on that night, and some believe that on that night the boundary between the living and the Otherworld is thinnest at that time. Souls of family members that have passed are believed to revisit their homes and family members may even set places for them at the table. People may dress in costume and go door to door to recite verses in exchange for food (sound familiar?). It's thought that people may have dressed up to disguise themselves from spirits.

As always, here are some example recipes that fit the theme. Happy baking, and happy Samhain!

Soul Cakes

Barmbrack

Irish Soda Bread

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