#relatableart

for those who wake up tired, try anyway, and call it a win.

Meet the Blob — a soft, grey symbol of exhausted optimism.

He’s been awake since 2019, powered by anxiety, lukewarm coffee, and the quiet will to keep existing.

He’s not here to motivate you.

He’s here to validate your survival.

Because sometimes, brushing your teeth IS character development. Sometimes, getting out of bed is a hero’s journey. And sometimes, the kindest thing you can do is just… keep trying, badly.

Perfect for:

professional overthinkers

work-from-bed philosophers

gentle nihilists with a caffeine dependency

Wear it. Sip from it. Gift it to your fellow barely-functioning humans. The Blob forgives your unread messages and supports your next nap.

If you want to adopt him (metaphorically or via Redbubble), he’s quietly waiting here: 🩶 → The Blob of Basic Survival on Redbubble

This tiny pufferfish isn’t a hero. He’s not fearless, fast, or even particularly coordinated. But when life sends a strong current or a snack goes missing, he takes a deep breath, puffs up like a stress balloon, and says the one thing that gets him through:

“Daijoubu!” 大丈夫!

It’s not a magic spell. It’s not always true. But it feels good to say — like a soft, shaky promise that maybe, somehow… things will turn out okay.

This is our version of Hakuna Matata. We say “daijoubu” when everything’s a mess but we’re pretending it’s fine. We blame a Japanese kid’s song about vegetables (shout-out to Nonoka-chan!) — the way she belts daijoubu with all her heart makes us laugh, and weirdly, it stuck.

So now, it’s our comfort phrase. Silly. Honest. Hopeful. Like this little fish.

"Self-Compassion – Best Present for Any Occasion 🎁"

For those who find Christmas a challenging time, Remember - Self-compassion is the greatest gift.

This painting is a reminder that amidst the darkness, self-compassion can gift us hope .

Your strength shines brighter than you know. ⭐