Hey lovely souls ^^

I'm not really a fan of Christmas (especially considering what is happening in the world at the moment). I wasn't raised with the spirit. My mom hated it because of childhood stuff, so we spent most of our Christmases traveling (which was very cool ^^). Also, I am not Christian, so it doesn't hold any religious significance for me.

Sure, I enjoy the beautiful decorations in the streets and the act of bringing joy by giving presents to people we love. I feel closer to the pagan origin of that holiday in that regard.

But I also understand that for many people around me (and in the world), Christmas is very important because it brings a glimmer of joy and love into their otherwise mundane days. Without it, they would be at their lowest. So, in my opinion, it is important (almost a duty, if you think about it) for the people I love to share the Christmas spirit with them, to show them how much I appreciate them being well, being alive, just being.

So when my sister @valkblue tagged me in this, it took me a moment to consider it, but in the end, I chose to do it to show her my love and for all the people who need it.

So, if you want to write me a little note on my small tree, feel free to do so. And also feel free to tag me if you create such a tree.

And I'm going to tag 10 people who liked my posts or DMed me this year randomly to thank them and invite them to share the positivity.

Heyo/ It's Isilrina here, your friendly, imaginative, and occasionally whimsical digital artist in this corner of the internet.

You might remember my Tumblr from a different era, but I've decided to breathe new life into it, and it was long overdue!

I lost touch with my creativity for a significant period, which led to burnouts and challenges. However, I found my way back to it last year, embarking on a transformative journey.

On that path, I got married, received an ADHD diagnosis, and set my sights on opening my own company.

But it all started with a single drawing, the first I created after reconnecting with my true inner self. It was nothing short of a revelation.

Nyota Washington, featuring Maegan Tandy (whom I deeply admire), is one of my most cherished original characters. She's a pivotal part of my creative world, and it's through her that I met my husband. I regularly take her on adventures in diverse universes.

She's been an insomniac sniper in the military in the Pegasus galaxy of Stargate Atlantis, a member of a cluster in the Sense8 universe, or an agent of DivisionX in an original universe.

She's a fighter, a woman of action, a contemporary warrior. She bears deep scars but possesses incredible strength. In many ways, she embodies the ideal I aspire to be – someone who is both mentally and physically strong.

As I typically post every Monday on my Instagram account, which you can find at this link, I'll try to do the same here.

Today wasn't originally planned, so I'll make an exception.