Yesterday, on King’s Day April 27, I ran my slowest half marathon race ever. I was overweight, injured and ill-prepared. Still, I had two goals in mind (finish without walking within 130 minutes), which I reached, more or less.

It was a small race, combining three distances (5, 10 km, and half marathon), though the starting location of the half marathon was separated by roughly 300 m. The starting gun was relayed via loud speaker. Clearly, this wasn’t an official race with a certified course, nor was it on the national track and field organization’s list of road races. I had registered so early on that I received a “1” on my bib, which was unfortunate, since I finished almost last. I had no intention of racing with an ankle injury. Still, being overweight made it a real challenge for me. After finishing I had to recover a few minutes from the exertion and pain.

Apparently, genAI doesn’t know what to make of this.
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It’s funny how lack of confidence can effect one’s art output.
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Tying laces can be difficult at times.

G_μν + Λg_μν = κT_μν
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Is simple always best?
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Life is a long battle of endurance.
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Pixel art portrait, using this reference. 64 x 64 pixels, 2 colors.
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Inspired (somehow) by this post.
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Yet another self-portrait
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The Oregon Trail, a YouTube documentary by Gaming Historian about the famous educational software title. I recommend watching it.

Animated portrait in pixel art. 32 x 32 pixels.
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Pixel art of one of my cats. 80 x 80 px, 8 colors.
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In preparation for a half marathon on King’s Day (April 27) I ran and walked 24 km. I’m still suffering through an ankle injury, so I’ll have to be cautious. It was a beautiful day, partially run alongside a canal between two rivers. It was tough, because I did 1.5 times my usual training 🏃

To baa, or not to baa, that’s the question.

I made this 64 x 64 pixels, 4 colors pixel art piece, using this reference.
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Moo!

(64 x 64 pixels, 4 colors, using this reference photo)
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One can argue when it all went wrong, and the powers-that-be where too lenient against insurrection, leaving room for kinder interpretations or downright rewriting history in favor of those who committed treason. The union is brittle, that’s for sure. Recent developments have proven that.

Somewhat inspired by micro∙blog’s April 2024 photoblogging challenge. 64 x 64 pixels, 11 colors.
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I’m still struggling with this portrait of Clara Serena Rubens by her father. It feels like I’m stuck, can’t draw portraits, while I know I’m reasonably good at drawing portraits, even if I say so myself. Maybe I should put it aside, as a mistake.

His catheter was removed, and he now doesn’t have to be contained in a cage anymore, for protection and sanitation. I still need to keep a close eye on him, since the first few days his urethra can clog up again, and he has to go to the vet immediately for emergency treatment.