#Carry on my wayward seviper

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I'm currently doing research on the 3DS's launch for a video and was surprised at how complementary reviewers were of the 3D tech. By the time I heard most folks talking about the 3DS, it seemed like the common refrain was to label it a gimmick. I'm glad to see that sentiment didn't originate from the tech journalists covering it.

#it was definitely seen as a response to the late 2000s 3D boom though #that's probably partially true #though we know now that Nintendo had been playing with sinilar concepts for over a decade by that point #carry on my wayward seviper

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I'd like to just put it out there that the Pokemon Artistry archive (link: https://pokemon-artistry.tumblr.com/archive ) contains over 30,000 pieces of Pokemon art from Tumblr artists dating back to March, 2018.

If you're ever in the mood to just browse a ton of quality Pokemon fan art from a ton of very skilled artists, it's a very easy resource to scroll through.

#outside commissions I also only like and reblog art to the blog once #so duplicated artwork should be fairly minimum throughout the archive #carry on my wayward seviper

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It's kinda silly, but I was able to buy coffee yesterday thanks to folks buying and donating funds on Ko-fi. Going on two months of being unemployed, money's a bit tight. Having even a small amount of extra funds from my art for something comforting really makes a difference.

#carry on my wayward seviper

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Finally hit the 5000 subscriber mark 🥳

#slowly but surely we growin #carry on my wayward seviper

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If any mutuals would like a free Steam key for Sunset Overdrive, feel free to send me a message 👀

#it's a great game that I really enjoy #but I just got a duplicate key on Humble Bundle #carry on my wayward seviper

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The clouds in Chicago have been really aggressive these past few days.

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Since it's the time of year when everyone recaps the art they've been working on all year, here's where you can find all my pieces in an easy collection:

#47 videos this year alone! #Next year's looking to be even bigger for the channel #with maybe a whole month dedicated to a 3DS retrospective 👀 #carry on my wayward seviper

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I just realized I've written well over 100,000 words this year on the topic of video game tech, and I can't wait to write even more next year.

#In my 15 years as a writer writing has never been easier than when I started my YouTube channel #And I'm having way more fun with it than when I was trying to break into science fiction #Now if only all this could actually help me find a full-time job... #carry on my wayward seviper

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Btw, if any mutuals would still like BlueSky codes. I have a few that I can part with if y'all message me 👀

#carry on my wayward seviper

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There's nothing more nerve-racking then attempting to create a decent logo for myself (especially with companies reaching out to me for professional inquiries and whatnot).

But, anyway, here's me attempting to land on a semi-decent logo for my YouTube channel. I feel like each year I'm getting a bit closer to goodness.

#banners also make me nervous #I'd have no problem creating something for someone else #but the pressure for personal stuff is a bit much #carry on my wayward seviper

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I'm going on 3 months being unemployed. It's the longest I've been unemployed in the past 12 years, and it's been stressing me out quite a bit.

#carry on my wayward seviper

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One of the magical things I learned about cooking is that a ton of great meals can be created from picking a grain, protein, vegetable, and (optional) sauce, and then rearranging them on a plate as I see fit.

#The easiest example is pasta #but I feel more folks should also remember the beauty that is loco moco #carry on my wayward seviper

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My spiritomb shirt arrived in the mail today, and it's looking pretty nifty 👌🏽

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I'm currently interviewing folks for analyst positions and have (once again) realized resume design is a huge first impression builder.

If you ever find yourself interviewing with someone like me, here are some tips to get me excited about your resume:

Use Color: These days, resumes are being seen mostly on computer screens which don't have color limitations. Don't go overboard but using a couple colors to highlight sections or key info can go a long way toward increasing the interest of the resume.

Stick to one page: Essentially, you just need to include your most pertinent information. A second page should only be used out of necessity (e.g., listing publications).

Don't write a novel: Stick to a couple bullet points for each of your highlighted experiences. Bullet points should only be one line a piece and give me a general idea of what you've done.

Link your projects: If you have projects you don't mind sharing, provide the link! Seeing someone's GitHub repository can tell a lot more about their potential skill set than a brief interview.

White space is your friend: Horizontal line breaks and whitespace (within reason) between sections can help quite a bit to break up the page and allow my eyes to flow naturally between subjects.

#again it's mostly personal preference #but I'd love to see more folks experimenting with their resume design #a well designed resume makes such a good first impression #carry on my wayward seviper

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A Legends Arceus Nuzlocke sounds like the most painful experience possible.

#outside attempting a 100% no death PMD run #carry on my wayward seviper

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Apparently, this blog turns 7 today. Over those years, I've managed:

79,984 posts

85,570 likes

1,818 followers

A handful of posts above 1,000 notes

And I think that's pretty neat.

#carry on my wayward seviper