#goblin things

things you can do as a goblin in the modern age pt. 2:

knit yourself a funky little coin purse — or ask a friend or purchase one from a local artist. you'll feel a touch of whimsy every time you have to pay for something small

buy jewelry secondhand. not only is it cheaper, but if you don't want it to tarnish, you'll find no better guarantee than jewelry that's already lived one life and still looks fairly new. and if you like your jewelry tarnished, what better place to look than secondhand stores?

keep a watering can in your bathroom. while you're waiting for the shower to warm up, fill up the can with the excess cold water, and use it to water your plants later

lemons. just. have lemons around. trust me. there's always a good use for lemons (for example, if you're allergic to citrus, just spray them in the eyes of your enemies)

mini emergency kit! carry one everywhere!! i've got a small pocket in my go-to backpack full of band-aids, tissues, hand sanitizer, painkillers, pads, mints and lens cleaner :)

rest. resting is an act of resistence, especially in a system that worships financial and performative productivity above all else. any chance you get to rest, claim it without guilt

leave silly little notes for people on public transport. i wrote "have a nice day" in marker on an empty ad board in the subway last week

cherish the dead time. in spanish, "dead time" is the time you spend doing nothing, e.g. on your commute, waiting in line, etc. cherish that time!! find meaningful things to fill it with, like music or reading or drawing or simply breathing in the silence. dead time is where we thrive