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A recap of things
🕑 Added 2022-03-31 18:53:56 +0000 UTCHey everyone. I made it. You probably know.
It's my second week in Kazakhstan and so far it's been hell of an experience. You know, I've been planning to escape abroad for a pretty long time now. After covid, I've been building my kit to be mobile, to be able to work on the run. Little did I know that I'll be forced to chase my nomad goal in less than a month, following the atrocities of my former nation you very well know about.
I'll be honest with you. The last few years were a disaster. I knew deep down inside something was gonna happen, no idea what. I knew this would affect me, and I had to do my best to avoid it. Needless to say I felt I was unable to do my best, and this haunted me, resulting in the biggest drop of productivity I ever had. I've always believed that life is a matter of deserving, and if I can't get myself to make more and better things, to make my plans actually come to life - then I'm just not meant to achieve my goals. When the war broke out, and I almost lost my way out, I thought - this is it, this happened because I don't matter, and this is what I deserve. Until one person showed me that this fucking isn't.
Sprocket, I know you'll read this - just know you rekindled me. Many people will hate you for that. I won't.
So, two weeks in Kazakhstan, how do they feel? What's been going? I should say, it exceeded my expectations. It's nothing like the Borat movie. People are friendly, helpful and way less irritable, and welcome you to their society. The apartment I rented for the same price as my attic feels like a hotel room. The food is tastier, cheaper and feels much more of quality. There's lots of imported products in stores I've never seen at home. I've even been offered job positions in IT hub in city center. Thrice. I honestly feel... unchained.
In less than a week I was able to open a bank account and secure the funds I had on me. I even opened a USD deposit and made a dedicated Payoneer account that I connected to my bank, and to Patreon.
That means that I can withdraw Patreon funds. You don't have to unpledge. But I'd rather you use that money to donate to Ukrainian counter offensive instead. Or to any Ukrainian artist you know.
The next month would be about restoring my workflow, reorganizing all the releases I ever made, finalizing Millie, upgrading Loona and sculpting more clothing. There's something else in the works, but I cannot tell yet. All I can say it will be VRChat and Helluva Boss related, and it's not a character.
And if you want me to post some things about living in KZ, let me know. Now that my life isn't as mundane as it used to be, I'll be glad to share about it.
Chase the perfection.
Comments
Robert
Kazakhstan oddly ended up there a few times due to the military but was not there to enjoy the sites
Nicky Equeen
Glad to hear news from you and that somehow things are going a bit better, welcome to the world behind the iron curtain of putin... I'm eager to see more nice Outfits and Models from you ! :D you're doing an amazing job, Stay Strong and Awesome pal ! <3 Much love from France.
