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It's been said a million times, so saying it once more probably won't hurt—all girls are different. Why do I need to stress this? Well, there seem to be a lot of common, faux-universal expectations for women that stem from thinking that "all girls should be X," and more often than not, they're disappointed in how they can't meet these "expected" standards. But that doesn't mean that girls have to wallow in despair and eternally live in dread for it. Some girls, like Cassandra Calin, love to have a laugh at some of these problems, take these "girly lemons" and turn them into refreshing comical lemonade. And the internet loves her for it—she's one of the most successful artists in the virtual realm and has over 2.4m followers on her Instagram, plus tons more on her other socials.
And Bored Panda loves her too. This is the sixth part of her comics, and if you want to acquaint yourself with or revisit the previous comics, you may find them here: I, II, III, IV, V.
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Cassandra always knew who she wanted to be, and she's lucky because she became who she always wanted to become. “From a very young age, I wanted to become an artist.” The parents too have helped her get the means to do that, of course. “When I was a toddler, I scribbled on my parents' furniture and, ever since that day, I just drew all the time. But of course, I had to quickly switch to drawing on paper, for my parents' own sanity.”
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In her previous interview, she also told us the things she finds the most challenging and the most enjoyable. "The challenge is having to get out of my comfort zone. I used to only draw people and willingly avoid backgrounds, because they took too much time and dedication. But when you draw comics, unfortunately you can't always avoid them."
As for “the most enjoyable aspect? Drawing people. I love drawing faces, facial expressions, clothing and, as it probably shows, hair!"
Though Cassandra is past that fickle barrier of popularity and acclaim, she empathized with struggling artists, and gave some golden advice. "I think social media is a great way to build and connect to an audience. But don't stress on creating solely what's considered 'safe' or 'trending' (because trends change so quickly anyway), but instead do what you genuinely enjoy."
But Cassandra probably knows better than most how hard it is to attain the social media status that she was able to achieve. "I think it's nice to shift the focus from 'having x, y, z followers' to "taking this opportunity to build an online portfolio." Create for the simple purpose of creating, learning and improving. As cliché as this sounds, if you're having fun in the process and it doesn't feel like a chore, you're doing it right!"
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Chithra Warrier 3 years ago
As an introvert this happens every day in one situation or another and I just hate having to call or talk on the phone.
Though it's probably one of her most favorite things to do, the artist doesn't enclose herself within the four strips of a comic. She's also well-recognized in the creative industries, and had a chance to work as a freelancer with the likes of CollegeHumor, Simon & Schuster, Mattel, Les editions les Malins, BOOM! Studios and many other companies.
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Anita Pickle 3 years ago (edited)
I have yet to hear anyone say they have felt fantastic. But even if you can't lift your arm for a day or two and have mild flu symptoms, so much better than being intubated and/or dead.
Jayne Kyra 3 years ago
My left thumb was a little sore after the second jab. Though it might have been because of gaming for a whole day...
Kirsten Kerkhof 3 years ago (edited)
I had a bit of a sore arm, but I ended up having a bad voice for over two weeks. Very annoying being a teacher.
Rissy cake 3 years ago
I had fever and body aches 😩 but at least I lived because I really don't want be in a hospital 😭
Celtic Pirate Queen 3 years ago
You just described a mild case of the flu. Having Covid is a BIT worse - as in, YOU COULD F*CKING DIE.
Joanna Werman 3 years ago
Aw. It's true. Some people have a hard time going through it. But it's still worth it. Get vaccined. Stay alive
Jaekry 3 years ago
Had COVID last year, 10 days out. First vaccine, 3 days out. Second vaccine, no problem. Again COVID, 3 weeks (!) and still not recovered. And I'm slender, and healthy... Well I was. Im so totally done with this.
CincyReds 2 years ago
So sorry to hear this. I have not gotten the vaccine, have never had Covid, and never tested. I just don't get the point if you still get Covid!! They all say well it is not as bad, but you still get it! And now I hear that the vaccine does nothing against t his new Omacrone variant, I just don't get it
Load More Replies... LizzieR1985 3 years ago
This was me.. I got two hours sleep the night of my first vaxx, chills one minute fever the next.. was not fun. But definitely worth it.
Xīngxīng Emmersyn 3 years ago
I had to stay at my parents place after my Mom got the vaccine, she was literally bedridden for like a a week or so, and my Dad still had to work so he couldn't do a whole lot to help.
Eglė Bukauskaitė 2 years ago
> had a terrible covid lasting for a month in bed (still better than my parents!) > 1st shot - no side effects, perfect! > 2nd shot - omg it feels like covid again
CincyReds 2 years ago
This would be me. I have never gotten the flu vaccine and I have never had the flu. I am not at all anti-vax at all, but I can't handle needles, if they would make it in a different form, I might get it. I am just scared of it. I don't do anything, so I am not putting anyone at risk. I wear a mask everywhere I go. So please do not beat me up about this. My grandparent are not alive, and my parents are not alive, I just don't want it... I would be one of the people that passed away from it due to a blood clot.
Lady Fos-Boss 3 years ago
I had almost all of these after my second vaccine. rolled over to another side in bed, realized that was the side that would hurt, to tired to roll back, stayed the rest of the night on my back. I was ready to take my last breath, and perish.
Baali Venomax 3 years ago
Na I fell into the first groups both times. I wonder if some of those nasties, are more a placebo, people ASSUME its gonna make them THAT sick so their body responds. I know there are obvious exceptions but still, I wonder.
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Yara Balabanova 3 years ago
I feel like I should be able to relate to these problems, but honestly, I cant. They're fun to read though
Francesca Annoni 3 years ago
I wish I could not relate to these problems, but unfortunately, I can... and they're funnier
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Yara Balabanova 3 years ago
I feel like I should be able to relate to these problems, but honestly, I cant. They're fun to read though
Francesca Annoni 3 years ago
I wish I could not relate to these problems, but unfortunately, I can... and they're funnier
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