Bisha Underground

It’s good to try and be rooted in something deeper so that when shit hits the fan (SHTF); we’re not left completely scrambling to make sense of it all. Life is not exactly, as I had imagined it these days and things might be this way longer than I imagine. As a result, I find myself searching for ways to take back some power. Even if I can do small things like make my bed in the morning, I’ve met a goal and am beginning to think of it as a small victory that counts for something but sometimes the struggle you have isn’t always the struggle you want. What this means is that...

I’m migrating back to Gimp from Procreate, after an extensive test run and have thought about some of my reasons for making the switch: A) Gimp is a more robust program that better fits my workflow with advanced editing like cloning shadows. For professional work, tools with more flexibility and depth are important to me. Otherwise, the Procreate app is fine for tasks like preliminary line work. B) Gimp's detailed layers panel lets you adjust properties like true opacity. It offers greater precision, whereas procreate focuses on

In an age where so many people are occupying youtube with videos of themselves; privacy seems like a luxury but it's not. Being able to go out on a bad hair day without trending, walk into a store without being recognized and enjoying the simple practice of living without judgment isn't optional. Many of us require this to feel as if we exist independently; as if we're human, our own and unhinged to our surroundings...

In light of the anti AI campaign brewing around Neocities, a fellow neocitizen asked me what my thoughts were regarding the topic. Some people like it, some people hate and some of us are sitting on the fence but her question reminded me of an initiative I found

It’s hard to say what grabbed my attention most at the county fair; if it was the sugary fluff of cotton candy mingled with freshly mowed grass, the various flavors of dipping dots ice cream that called out from their stands or the commotion surrounding people waiting to board the rides? I personally don’t ride any attractions because if I stand still long enough; life will jerk the fuck out of me for free. Ironically I was standing next to people who were talking...

In an age where so many people are occupying youtube with videos of themselves; privacy seems like a luxury but it's not. Being able to go out on a bad hair day without trending, walk into a store without being recognized and enjoying the simple practice of living without judgment isn't optional. Many of us require this to feel as if we exist independently; as if we're human, our own and unhinged to our surroundings. Despite the value of privacy, society pushes us in the opposite direction and demands us to be social; making it hard for those of us who value insulation. What this activity teaches us is that creativity can be bought and sold; while exposing ourselves in the process. This can make us vulnerable to things like tracking on the internet, targeted marketing and data breeches but for some; the trade off makes it all worth while. It becomes apparent that influence is king and so is the ability to built a brand or build a lifestyle; at any expense. What this means is that you're probably going nowhere in terms of building a residual income; if you aren't part of this momentum.