The Artist's RPG / Cooking the [Green] Plane

Friendly reminder that, whether I've posted it or not, or even gotten it out of myself and onto paper, other planes are already in the works. If you know me, you'd know I love GREEN. It's a lifesaver, but especially to me, as a mostly RED person that's way better off complemented (and kept from red excesses).

There are lots of important aspects to cover on the [Green] Plane, and they'll formally come in due time. However, meanwhile, I wanted to bring a preview so that you at least know where it's headed. Maybe I'll blurt out more here and there, too, before then. In any case, though, keep in mind that this is not final and still very prone to revisions. Might also merge or split components, depending. We'll see!

Feel free to familiarize yourself with these aspects, if you haven't already, however you can. For science! My official annotations for each are not coming any time soon, so better not wait for them. I'll trust your study capabilities!

EDIT 7/25/2026: Added a few more!

Mars Overview

In the case of Mars, it primarily affects your combative side and drive. Mars, just as it appears red like iron and blood, represents force, action, and the urge to pursue and confront. Essentially, Mars stands for initiative, aggression, and raw motivation. And it is in and through it that courage, determination, and resilience develop.

When it comes to Mars, the signs Aries and Scorpio share certain similarities and are said to be ruled by it.

What are Planetary Placements?

For context and more of relevance, please read about The Zodiac.

FIFA World Cup Final 2026's Halftime Show

With Shakira and Justin Bieber there, as well as such a colorful performance at the end and such an impressive vibrancy at the beginning (including explosive BTS), I cannot simply skip this one out.

I didn’t watch the championship. I am unable to subject myself to the torture and torment of sitting in suspense, with excruciatingly painful detail, for who will or won’t win, but I was somewhat updated, here and there, by others who were watching. And I’m grateful for that option. It’s not a full miss out on the experience.

Turns out that Spain won? Congratulations! Although, to be quite honest, the main association I make with Spain is that Enrique Iglesias is from there and I love that guy! Plus, I apparently have Spanish roots. But I digress.

As always, I adore it when artists go all out for art. And I continue to be astonished by the artistic talents and skills of Justin Bieber and Shakira. They truly do not have any competition.

Now, with all this celebration and promotion of Love and God, I’m not going to attempt to stop anyone from believing and claiming to believe in such. But I’ll be holding y’all to your words for the action. You believe in and serve a benevolent God? Okay, stop behaving as though you’re literally sent by the Devil. You believe in and stand for genuine Love? Okay, stop behaving as though you’re just seething with Hate. Everyone’s welcome to be humane. But you’re not welcome to pretend you are while not being so.

That said, time to keep enjoying the show!

Faithless' God is a DJ

Ok, I'll do that now rather than later. I'll bring this timeless piece.
And I wholeheartedly agree that God is an Artist, very much a DJ.

Wouldn't make sense any other way.

Substack Activated!

Although I'm not about to be fully active there yet, I have finally made my first few posts to my Substack. You can check it out, though no more posts are guaranteed soon (still recovering and in the Loading Phase).

Quick Posting

People, I beg of you, if you can, get a medium where you can just quickly type out your thoughts, feelings, and whatnot to post them (with or without added media). Not having to spend hours or even days, weeks, and months working on something bigger only to get one message across. I know it's wise to reserve artistic energy, and I truly encourage that you do. But if you're the outspoken kind, you should also have the means to be so!

I'm not fond of Meta and wish there was already a better platform for us, free of any shadiness, but it looks like, at the moment, Threads is the best one to keep up with quick shares like that - especially since you can easily categorize your feeds there and have them in chronological order. So please consider posting there, too.

My bandwidth for keeping up with the news is still pretty low. However, I'm already somewhat lurking there. Other platforms can be too much for a depleted being. (Except Tumblr, luv u 4ever, you lawless underground.)

Generative AI Prowess

I'm not completely sure how it all works, yet. I haven't had the chance to fully dive in. I intend to get as familiar with it as I possibly can, though. With its ins and outs, rather than simply marvel at its advancement, while only aware of the most obvious or readily visible. And I'll break it down here, too. Over time.

There are so many AI generations being made every second, automated or not, though. So the gallery is already vast. Do people always prompt their own from scratch, with anything from lazily vague to diligently specific guidelines, or do they pick up something already done and take it as it is, maybe make a few edits here and there? I don't know.

What I can say is that we live in crazy (and deranged) times.
I suggest keeping an open yet discerning mind!

Dodged Bullets

Dear God, thank you for all the times you helped me dodge a bullet. Next time, though, please help me avoid them SOONER. I ABHOR waste. And I have places to go and goals to reach. I am listening now. You don't have to do it the hard way, either.

Fantastic Beasts, When?

Fantastic Beasts, and the entire Harry Potter franchise, for that matter, gives me… November. It has such a both cozy and magical atmosphere. Ideally, to be enjoyed when it can be fully immersed in.

Earlier, when I happened to give in and watch Wonka out of season (remaining posts on it coming this December, though), I was compelled to also watch Fantastic Beasts, one after another, before their season. Nowadays, I regret that impulse.

I believe it is best to wait. It does sound like a ridiculously long time, but it is the time I probably need to be able to be me again and to also do it justice as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in the Harry Potter universe all year long, starting from now if you haven’t already, but as an Event here, it is now set for that date.

I apologize again for rescheduling. My consistent and guaranteed performance is nowhere to be found this year. However, I am doing all I can to have it for the next one and let it roll once more.

Get and/or be well! A fantastic month awaits! And you’ve got months to suitably prepare!

Skywalkers: A Love Story (2024)

I don’t know them. I had never heard of them. They may have never crossed my feed before. But after the Empire State stunt, I, like many others, caved in. And this is definitely a ‘trend’ I’m happy to chase. So refreshing in today’s climate! Plus, although concerning what they did, rumors say it all paid off. So I’m happy for them, too!

What is sad is how the message they sent out quickly got overridden by countless alterations that were doing anything but abide by it. Quite the contrary, showing the love for power rather than the power of love. But it’s just like… an overabundance of exhibits of where we are right now. And that’s performance art for you.

It also soon came to my attention that they had a Netflix documentary. And for sure, it looked more than worthwhile, so I wasn’t about to hesitate to watch it. Then, after having done so, I can legit say that it by far exceeded my expectations.

I did have high hopes for it. I mean, that’s badass stuff. But I thought I’d be bombarded with ‘Instagram Famous’ vibes. You know the kind. And if you don’t, figure it out. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how it did not focus or dwell there at all. It even scoffed at it. They were in to be unapologetically raw, financial struggles and all.

It follows the story from before they met and onto one of their most ambitious climbs. And I just love it when we get journeys like that, with behind-the-scenes and more. I’m not even mad at how 'heteronormative' this pair is. Dudes be like, “Men protect and provide, so we are the leaders.” Then don’t protect nor provide and only lead you to hell. This wasn’t the case at all here. (Some of us will still do whatever we want, but you know.)

It also doesn’t shy away from sharing more of their family life, what’s it like for them with their relatives and other close ones, given the insanity of their choices and the confusion that at times plagues them. Bits I’d rather not miss. And speaking of insane choices, it goes there. The risks and the lethal consequences. Having lost people. Not a recommendable path. They just happen to have it in them, no matter what.

They may come across as totally reckless, but they are quite calculated. Furthermore, they PREPARE. For as long as it is necessary. With as much practice as is required. Before attempting anything deadly or regrettable. The “just go for it, don’t overthink it” advice doesn’t apply here. You ought to be able to maneuver and handle what you’re getting yourself into. And I applaud them for that. It’s a perfect mix between planning and taking action.

Yet, again, miracles may be at play. Being blessed with “good luck”. It comes to a close by acknowledging this. Which was a sort of ‘twist’ I didn’t see coming, but wholeheartedly welcome. 

Ultimately, marvellous beyond words.

Skywalkers: A Love Story (Clip)

Love this clip! Sure, you may be able to fend for yourself, to some extent, but life is unmeasurably better (and greater) when you can genuinely rely on and count on others to face and overcome what life puts in the way or throws at you. That support, that safety net, that shield… it is priceless. Makes it possible to come more as you are and go further as such. You can only do so much by being constantly alert, on the defensive, and panicking about everybody being out to get you. And they take it to a whole other level by being “partners in crime”.

Skywalkers: A Love Story (Trailer)

I am sooooo excited for this! Initially, I had wrongly assumed that this was going to be a mini-series, and was making room for it, but it is a condensed movie instead. Not that I wouldn’t like a bunch of episodes out of this love story, but my current state cannot truly afford it. It seems to be more like a peek into what the life of two daredevils has been, is, and would be like. And I’m totally in for it!

The trailer is truly captivating, too. The choice of lines, scenes, and the vivid colors that show up here and there, setting the tone for the rest of the picture. I personally also appreciate how it took a moment to get particularly personal and include a birthday party.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I may not believe in romantic love, for me, in this economy, as it is right now, but these two indeed look lovely and, I don’t care how ‘fake’ or not this is, it is quite the ship! So I’m not blaming anyone for shipping them this hard.

(Also, ironically, I just got my first platform warning by quoting this. All I said was ROFL! For how it cuts from “I couldn’t believe how we’d gotten here…” to “...illegally”. 🤣)

Anyhow, I might be about to get my mind blown by their lifestyle, what it implies and what it entails.

It's Skywalkers: A Love Story's Day!

I don't know when, exactly, it doesn't matter, but today is the day (and, well, all night until dawn possibly included too). I'll share about it when I get to it, during, and afterwards. Looking forward to the documentary and can hardly wait, but I want to be at my best (or close enough) when I sit down to enjoy it! 💟

Magica but Add Some Gloom and Doom

That time I went out looking for an upbeat amusement park, to reflect the joy of my work and more, during the summer, on a sunny day, but ended up getting a rather somber experience of it. I’ll take it. This is a Mood.

That Was Nice but This Is Nicer

As you may know, I left the main city, finding it too dense for my taste. Now I live somewhere more in the countryside. My biggest issues living on this island had been: The heat, the crowds, the noise, and being continually asked to look more cheerful and less scary. But it turns out that all of those can be fixed by where exactly I choose to be, around whom, and what my lifestyle is like. (Also, thank GOODNESS for Air Conditioning.)

I might always miss ice skating, though - a profound yearning I always had for some reason. An art I remain, to this day, in awe of. But maybe in another life. In this one, I get to enjoy lushness and rain instead. (Still the most ‘Me’ picture of me in existence, though.)

Brutalism Within a Tropical Paradise

I’m due to share another side of my place of birth that I oddly enjoy capturing. I thought I was just emo, but maybe there’s a lot more to it. And yes, it’s messed up that I find these somehow “comforting”, despite the fact that I’m all for nature and such.

Of course, I love colors and blue skies, palm tree beaches as well as romantic architecture, but this “brutalism”, or however it can be called, speaks to me in a puzzling manner that I never quite deciphered. It makes me feel less like a tourist or an ‘alien’, which I’ve always felt.

I never want to leave this tropical paradise, though. I resented being born here at first, because I aspired to be closer to cutting-edge technology in developed countries. And I used to ask God why the heck he put me here (we are not without our troubles). But nowadays I’m fine with all of it, given the room for improvement. Prefer it, even.