JauntyEyes

It's already been over two years since I last posted a journal on here. A lot has changed (and I don't mean just the site lol). Part of me feels it's pointless to dump my pondering publicly, so I nowadays I find comfort keeping things vague. Life definitely has steered itself in unexpected ways, and it's been a strenuous journey to acclimate to its sporadic and, at times, ruthless tides. But things are getting calmer. I hope to continue being on here for a long while, and that my work (in however small ways) reflects the ongoing growth and change I hope to make within my lifetime. I used to create art from pain or as a way of coping, and while I still see that being the case — I hope to also learn to create from joy, and live in a way that more authentically aligns with who I am and what I hope to achieve without relying on external pressures. I often feel guilty for not being able to "produce" art as quickly as I used to, but I'm trying to be patient with my new stamina and

by taking a quick survey regarding your fact-checking habits! Link to the survey The title explains the general gist of it! Here’s some more context though: For my senior college (capstone) project, my team and I are developing a video game that would essentially help teenagers and young adults learn the skills to identify misinformation/fake news properly (in a fun and interactive way). The point of this survey is to get feedback on what people already know, so we can tailor the game accordingly. All questions are completely optional. If you have any teen relatives/friends/followers/etc., I would also appreciate it if you would signal boost or send this form their way. 🙏🙏🙏  By getting as much feedback as we can, we can make this project a better experience and actually make it helpful for people to learn with. Much thanks! Feel free to comment or send an ask if you have any questions about the project. 💕 Through our initial research (and from plain observation we’re seeing in the