#idk why i've been in a nostalgic mood lately for old shows

[keii]

Is there an explanation on why I was able to draw faster back then compared to now? Was it because I had to draw a lot for uni and then in my spare time I also drew, so it was just out of habit? Is it because I'm more critical of my work now than before where I just drew for the sake of drawing something? So now that I've been out of uni, I want to draw things outside of my comfort zone? I think I just answered my own question LOL I think it's because I don't want to just limit myself to character portraits and I've been working more on experimenting on different styles... Whereas back then I think I drew faster because I didn't really go outside of what I already knew. Not only that, but I would draw for the sake of posting on social media! Not because I enjoyed what I was posting. Now that I distanced myself from posting consistently from social media, I don't have that mentality of wanting to place my self worth as an artist based on how it's received online. I just draw what I think is fun! And tbh I have a healthier relationship with my art ever since. I think that's it... With that being said... I can't wait to get my own space so I can draw without any interruption.

#the thoughts that plague my mind when i'm taking a long ass time to finish something LMFAOO #i want to finish it NOW but i want it to look GOOD... #see the crazy thing was that back then i would draw from early in the morning to late into the dead of night #i don't have that luxury here bc... i live w other family #but when i move i only have my schedule to abide to so i can work on my own time!! #pls... first half of the year i'm outta here #also idk why but i randomly decided to revisit that old vampire show Angel bc the intro had always been stuck in my head #i remember watching it when i was younger but don't remember SHIT about it #besides their vampire versions looking... like that... and a guy had a cactus face #i actually remember a scene where the cactus dude died... right.. i think he did #that's all i remembered #and this makes me want to rewatch buffy bc i used to watch that too! #tho i don't remember shit about it either #besides an episode where buffy was invisible?? and like i think the blonde vampire guy... was he a vampire... named spike?? #they were sleeping together and someone came in and was wondering why #spike was naked underneath a blanket and he said he was doing push ups LMFAOO #WAS THAT A THING I SWEAR IT WAS #idk why i've been in a nostalgic mood lately for old shows #i look forward to just watching these shows in my own room without headphones #x #shrekeii

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Watching Danny Phantom in 2021, part 1

I've been feeling fairly nostalgic and sappy lately, just like I do every October/November (maybe it's the shorter days and longer nights? idk), so I decided to revisit a series I haven't thought about in a long time: Danny Phantom.

I didn't watch a lot of Danny Phantom growing up; I was vaguely familiar with the show, but (1) it just didn't resonate with me the way Code Lyoko did, and (2) I didn't have friends who were really into it at the time like I did with Ben 10. However, I was quite familiar with the Danny Phantom fandom, mainly due to crossover fanfics - and seriously, with the attention to detail in these fics, it was very clear to me just how much the DP fandom loved their series.

So - since as a lifelong Code Lyoko fan, I'm very much aware how nice it is to see a newcomer discover a show you thought everyone had forgotten about - I've decided to share some thoughts on my experience so far (I'm partway through season 1):

Mr Lancer must have been such a fun character to write, he's amazing.

Gulliver's Travels, I love him.

He's not perfect - he's no Principal Bump - but it's clear he genuinely cares about his students' education and that's such a breath of fresh air compared to the typical teacher characters I'm used to.

Sam and Danny are so adorable together and I can't believe I didn't get into this ship sooner.

They're called "Amethyst Ocean", if I understand correctly? Something to do with eye color?

Either way, I desire more fanfics of these two.

I feel kinda sorry for Vlad.

To clarify: I'm not defending any of his actions.

He's incredibly toxic and that's putting it lightly.

I'm just sorry that he let his obsession with Maddie (and with exacting revenge on Jack) cloud his judgement so much; it's clear he could've lead a fairly happy life if he just accepted the past and moved on.

He likes to paint himself as the victim, yet he's only the victim of his own ego.

Anyway, enough about him.

Jazz is a total mood.

Also, changing the status quo mid-season? In my early 2000's animated TV show? It's more likely than you think™.

Granted, I was kinda spoiled on that by JelloApocalypse's excellent "So This Is Basically..." series, which I discovered four years ago when I was on a big Miraculous Ladybug hype...

...but still, this is impressive.

Speaking of Miraculous Ladybug, the witty banter in all the episodes so far has been amazing and it makes my inner Chat Noir leap for joy.

...

Why does Tucker?

Not anything in particular, just why does Tucker?

"Biggest thing since MP3s" - that line aged gloriously.

Unlike me. I feel old.

Speaking of which, remember when PDA stood for Personal Digital Assistant and not Public Displays of Affection?

I do.

Like I said, I feel old.

Technus is great.

The contrast between technology-based ghost powers and having no idea about anything modern (especially slang) is just glorious.

And his monologues - man, his monologues. He's such an icon.

Vlad may be the most intriguing villain so far, as a foil to Danny sharing a similar backstory, but Technus is certainly the most fun.

No, I'm not biased towards tech-based villains as a fan of Code Lyoko, I don't know what you're talking about.

I will probably expand on this list as I continue watching.

I'm really looking forward to meeting Dani eventually - I remember her from a crossover fanfic I read ages ago and she seemed like an intriguing character with a lot of potential.

#danny phantom #binge watching #reflections #late-night ramblings #mr lancer #vlad masters #amethyst ocean #technus master of all things mechanical #please send me danny x sam fluff i am begging you #the tooth-rotting kind preferably #my inner shipper requires sustenance