Xavier H.M.

04-09-26 11:36 PM

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:36:00 GMT

a diary update, including: my wife visiting from the UK; my 28th birthday; applying for a new job; buying a Kobo Libra Color 2; quitting reddit; new japanese restaurant; etc.

Art School Reunion Tour

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

I recently visited my old professors to brainstorm my current body of work; I had a lot of thoughtful discussions and finally realized the conceptual basis for my figurative series.

art analysis #1

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:45:00 GMT

Notes on different artworks from the Bennett Collection, to help better conceptualize my own work.

03-01-26 01:20 AM

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:35:00 GMT

been awhile so i thought i'd write up a little diary entry!!

notes on the Benjamin SOS transsexuality scale

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Some notes on the SOS scale from Harry Benjamin's The Transsexual Phenomenon, written in the midst of a reddit debate lol.

i am incapable of enjoying my days off

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:16:00 GMT

An emo ramble, spanning several days, on: productivity, mental illness, hoarding, addiction, art school PTSD, and more.

Heated Rivalry S01E01: "Rookies"

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Thoughts on Heated Rivalry S01E01; spoiler warnings for S01E01. (18+ only!)

testosterone troubles

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:45:00 GMT

Vent post about HRT complications and my chronic illness/pain conditions.

02-09-26 01:37 AM

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:31:00 GMT

Another late night brain dump. Ordered sequentially, but no less rhetorically unorganized.

My Low Buy Year (and Appreciation for What I Already Have)

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A rough plan for my "low buy" year, the motivations behind it, and some appreciation for the things I already own.

02-04-26 02:58 AM

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:58:00 GMT

Can't sleep. Emo ramble about life, money, LDR woes, and professionalism vs authenticity. Includes sage advice from a burnt out 28 year old; results may vary.

01-28-26 02:26 PM

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:26:00 GMT

Update on the site, personal life, music I'm listening to, writing projects, and how my cat, Charlie, is doing after dental surgery.

01-10-26 02:30 AM

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Quick personal update, including: a leaky ceiling, cleaning, playing AC:NL, getting past Burghatory in Pokemon Volt White, and learning Tetris.

Figurative collage mid-process

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

automatic female figure

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

live figure sketch

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

live figure sketch

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

live figure sketch

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

live figure sketch

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

line of action sketches

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

live figure sketch

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

live figure sketch

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

live figure sketch

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

figure sketch from reference

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

figure sketch from reference

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

automatic female figure

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

live figure sketch

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

figure sketch from reference

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

live figure sketch

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

live figure sketch

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

live figure sketch

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

live figure sketch

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

live figure sketch

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

12-19-25 06:38 PM

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:30:00 GMT

I've been in the UK for almost two weeks; some thoughts on minimalist packing and what I've been up to.

notes on tampa by alissa nutting

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:33:00 GMT

Some preliminary notes on Tampa by Alissa Nutting.

The Fruits of Malice

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

My thoughts on Full Brutal by Kristopher Triana.

12-11-25 03:44 AM

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 03:44:00 GMT

Can't sleep; random thoughts.

color coded notes

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:20:00 GMT

Added some mark styling in my notebook CSS to match the highlighters I use IRL, so I can implement my system of highlighting from my real notes into my digital ones."

12-07-25 05:35 PM

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 17:35:00 GMT

Sitting at the airport waiting for my flight to England, where I'll be staying with my partner for three weeks!

11-04-25 02:53 PM

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:53:00 GMT

(Diary entry #10) Back home from Chicago; working loads; hanging out with Jem; watched Ali G Indahouse for the first time lol

10-29-25 05:18 PM

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:18:00 GMT

(Diary entry #9) Stuck at a coffeeshop waiting on a late train to ride to Chicago to meet my wife at O'Hare; thoughts on our visits, bad luck, waiting, etc

star wars rant (from a sequels fan)

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

(Random note #2) random thoughts on star wars, my love of the sequel trilogy, etc

What is the Deep Meaning of Peace and Love Without Attachment? | Q&A Session for Children and Adults

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

I watched this recently when I was having a bad night. The monastics' gentle manner of speaking, warm tones, and thoughtful answers all brought me a sense of calmness and tranquility. It felt like they were speaking to the exact concerns I had running through my mind the when I stumbled across it.

I added it to the ASMR playlist as well because of how lovely the soft-spoken sounds are.

(Originally posted to YouTube by Plum Village on October 12th, 2025)

I love my backpack sm

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:24:00 GMT

(Random note #1) Some notes on my favorite backpack ever, the Northseeker 20L from Greenroom136

10-20-25 12:04 PM

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:04:00 GMT

(Diary entry #8) Going back to art class today; old habits, pressure, etc

10-18-25 12:41 AM

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:41:00 GMT

(Diary entry #7) Pokemon romhacks, taking a break from art, discovering high fashion, new phone case, breakfast wins and Poptart fails

Introducing iiSU

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

A new UI project for Android gaming handhelds. Feels like the spiritual successor to the Frutiger Aero generation of console UI, especially that of Nintendo devices. This is even more exciting with the AYN Thor release; together with iiSU, we could have a proper "next-gen" 3DS on our hands! As an avid 3DS fan, I am super excited about the future of NDS/3DS emulation.

(Originally posted to YouTube by UsagiShade on September 25, 2025)

Desktop Tour 07-25-2025

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

A walkthrough of my Linux Mint Cinnamon desktop, originally recorded on 07-25-2025.

Greenroom136 Northseeker EDC Backpack Review and Walkthrough - Best Laptop Backpack 2023?

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

A video from my favorite bag YouTuber about my favorite backpack of all time, the Greenroom136 Northseeker! This is his original review/walkthrough from the original release; he has made several other videos on it since, which you can find in his Greenroom136 playlist. Note that my Northseeker differs slightly, in that it was a custom Wildcard order.

(Originally posted to YouTube by The Perfect Bag on June 20, 2023)

Living W/ Only 33 Possessions| EXTREME MINIMALISM | Everything I Own

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This was one of the first videos of hers that I watched! I love her content. She inspired me to start packing minimally and first made me reflect on my personal possessions, which eventually lead to my own minimalist journey. Her videos were also how I learned about Dr. Bonners soap, which I LOVE and use for everything now.

(Originally posted to YouTube by Sagelife Minimalism on November 20, 2023)

EXTREME Minimalist Living With ONLY 47 Possessions!

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

A really cool video and story that showcases how far minimalist travel and lifestyles can go! I do think this guy is kinda nuts for chucking his social security card and only carrying cash though, lol.

(Originally by Exploring Alternatives on June 7, 2020)

automatic male figure 1

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

automatic male figure 2

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

09-27-25 12:33 AM

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:33:00 GMT

09-23-25 12:03 AM

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:03:00 GMT

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09-20-25 11:23 PM

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 23:23:00 GMT

09-20-25 04:03 AM

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:03:00 GMT

09-19-25 03:08 PM

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:08:00 GMT

09-17-25 09:35 PM

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:35:00 GMT

A Blog Post Just Because

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A blog post I wrote for the hell of it, featuring: a small life update, what I've been working on around the site, some recent artwork, etc.

A Nice Day Off

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Thrifting, library time, going to the woods, reading about Tara, etc. Includes some photography. 📸

My First Blog Post!

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

My "first" blog post; or at least, my first blog post here on my website.