Jonelias Thesis Statement

LET’S HAVE A CONCLAVE

I wanted to practice some brushes, and then I went a bit too far.

It's so weird talking to people who's view of "here's the way life is for everyone" is shattered as soon as they talk to someone with disabilities (physical, mental illness, any). Like you'll say you'll have a problem and instead of helping you they'll argue with you about how you're not actually facing that problem. Like,

Me: Hey, I'm really struggling to find a job and a part of it is my resume. I was depressed & psychotic during highschool so I didn't do anything to gain skills or achievements to put on my resume. I also don't have anyone to put as a reference. What can I do?

Them: You can add your skills, hobbies, clubs you're in, and different volunteer work you've done! You can also get your teacher as a reference.

Me: I already know what to put on a resume, my issue is that I don't have things that I can use. Also, I'm in my mid 20s so I don't know if I can put my highschool teacher as a reference.

Them: Well if you're a part of a church or an activity group, you could add that. Also, think of any projects you've worked on in the past.

Me: I already know you can put these things on a resume. I'm not looking for suggests of things I've already done, I'm looking for what I can do now if I haven't done anything.

Them: There's no way you didn't do anything during highschool?? What about some odd jobs you definitely did for extra money, like babysitting or mowing the lawn?

Me: I spent all of highschool either in modified classes or in bed doing nothing - not even hobbies, what about that do you not understand?

And then you talk to someone who's also disabled and they're like "Here's a bunch of jobs you can do from home that don't pay much but look good on a resume, here's some free online courses that also look good on a resume, here's how you can be making small amounts of money in the meantime, here's some things you can put besides a professional reference, and here are your rights if your future employer tries to take advantage of your disability - which you probably shouldn't tell them about unless you need accommodations."

And suddenly my will to continue trying returns!

Happy birthday to a game that matters a lot to me!

(Reposting 3 days later due to issues with tags)

I’m sure pumped for the new Yume Nikki!

AAAAAAAAAH OH MY GOSH!!!!

I'm loosing my marbles!! My marbles are all over the floor! Thank you, so, so much for bringing these silly fellas to life!! You have illustrated them all so charmingly!

Jon's character design is so incredibly cool and stylish! I love how you did his braid!! And the scars around the eyes! He's so brooding, just wow!

And jonah!!! He's so dapper and charming but you are so right in saying that he's worse! A hidden menace! His eyes are so bright and well rendered. His thought bubbles are so endearing what a guy, what a friend !

I'm so overjoyed you drew Alicia! She looks exactly as I imagined her oh my gosh! Jon and his collection of A-spec (and mordechai) friends totally not suitors are so delightful! I especially adore your Mordechai he is so no thoughts head empty he brings me such joy!

THE MAYOR

Just Wow!!! Thank you so much for bringing them to life! When I saw this I was so incredibly happy oh my gosh!!!

Fanart of "A Little Game of Cat and Mouse" by @paptato

I can't stop re-reading this fic and therefore had to make art for it. Someday I might make a nice illustration for it, but for now, it's all silly.

Also, I had to come up with character designs for this and while I'm not super happy with them, they sure do exist! Regency hair is difficult to draw. Many thanks to Jon for having terribly unfashionable hair.

Random thoughts about the art below ↓

(I can fix him) 

This man will come up with ways to manipulate Jon into having self-esteem.

(Fourth wheel)

Jon is collecting aro and ace-spec people like Pokemon and I respect that. Mordechai is also there, being a little weirdo.

(Wii Music) 

I genuinely love Mordechai in this. He’s just vibing. Jon, I know you hate the Lukas family on principle but can you make an exception? I respect his dedication to having a chill time even while other people are going through serious events. 

(Alicia)

Flora is my favourite of the Magnus family, but Alicia is a close second.

being completely and utterly normal about the bombshell that just dropped

I wonder where she’s going.