OMG this it it. The day has come, part 100.

Tbh, I didn't expect a lot of questions soooo lets answer it ^^.

Asked by _sweetgirl123_ , wintaeberries , itsjustfireflies !

Tysm for asking ♡

Ans : I just turned 16 last month..., and I feel old. Like seriously, whenever people used to ask how old I was on Wattpad, when I was the youngest graphic designer out of everyone else in the group I had some sort of pride lmao.

Plus, being young means you don't have a lot of expectation and people get impressed with you easily (that's how thirsty of validation my mental state was at 14).

But uhm, ya girl ain't 14 anymore. I'm still insecure, but not 14 anymore ayeee. 👉👉

I guess with age comes wisdom?

Ans : I think 4 years (holy I'm old), maybe? I started when I was a cringy 13-year-old so, um yeah. 13 - 14 - 15 - 16... 4 years. Oh God I'm having flashbacks to the abomination I used to make. (I sorta started when I was 12, but it was for the novels I made and it was trash so I don't think it's included as my experience).

Ans : I'm from le exotic Indonesia, not in beautiful Bali but in a smol city in the west, next to Jakarta. We're known for our constant swearing (I don't anymore) and speaking 'Hokkien' (Chinese dialect).

Ans : 11th grade. I'm going to graduate next year and I'm still in dilemma of what college major I need to pick. Welp.

Ans: definitely a stereotypical introvert. I read books, I don't like to go out, I don't like to socialize (even with my close relatives), I don't like meeting new people, I'm shy, and I prefer staying all by myself.

Idk, talking to people gives me anxiety. I might seem like a normal person talking but once we're done talking Imma feel like I said something wrong to them or unintentionally hurt their feelings and think about it the whole day (even I think of some conversations I had a few years ago), same goes to texting.

Sometimes, I get jealous of people who can interact so easily and are very chill about everything when I stress out about silly things (EVERYTHING MUST BE PERFECT) so easily and get nervous and fidget-y when I'm around people I'm unfamiliar with.

But don't worry I'm crackhead when I'm with my BFFs.

And, uh... ordering stuff or talking to workers GIVES ME SO MUCH ANXIETY IDK WHY.

Ans : Drawing, reading, and dancing. All three are very therapeutic especially rn.

Drawing has been with me since I was a child, starting from a stick figure to a somewhat decent art(?). Yeah it's not the best but I enjoy coloring it afterwards.

Reading..., it comes and goes. I mean, one of the reasons I downloaded Wattpad was to read the stories in it and I enjoyed them. But recently, I get bored easily with everything and prefer to read comics instead.

My dancing hobby is the worst lmao. I look like a deflated baloon when I do it. This is really embarrassing but, I used to start dancing in 8th grade because all the 'popular' girls were doing it lmao (I had low self esteem back then and wanted to be validated so badly by other people -- I mean it's lower now but I avoid all kinds of attention and mind my own business).

But gradually I enjoyed dancing as a whole and dance when no one's home because I am a really bad dancer. I guess I'm fluid but my movements are not sharp enough and I'm slowly improving it. Plus, my crush is REALLY into dancing (and is in the dance club) so it makes me more motivated to improve myself lmao.

I used to take ballet when I was five so it gives me an advantage of flexibility but young idiot me stopped because I was lazy -- LIKE I GOT TO PERFORM IN FANCY PLACES AND WORE NICE DRESSES AND NOW I CAN'T >:(. Thanks a lot, 5-year-old Naomi.

Ans : YESSSS.

I used to dislike kpop actually and when (G)i-dle frickin came and snatched my wig, I succumbed to the kpop hole.

The groups I'm mainly into are : (G)i-dle and Stray Kids.

My playlist only consists of kpop songs lmao.

(G)i-dle - Oh My God (the bassdrop always kills me), Latata, Dumdi Dumdi, Uh Oh (the hip hop vibes tho)

Somi - What You Waiting For

Stray Kids - God's Menu, Back Door, Miroh, Side Effects, Ex, Get Cool (it's a cute song)

ITZY - Not Shy

RED VELVET (Seulgi & Irene) - Monster

RED VELVET - Psycho

Mamamoo Hwasa - Maria

Mamamoo - Dingga

IZ*ONE - Fiesta, SSOTS

BLACKPINK - How You Like That, Lovesick Girls

TWICE - MORE & MORE

LOONA - WHY NOT

AESPA - BLACK MAMBA

Those are all the songs I've been listening to. Most of the time I just loop God's Menu, Side Effects, or Back Door but there are days I listen through all of it.

Ans : Eh, not really tbh. Even if I transition to Photoshop, ibisPaint will always get stucked inside my head lmao.

Maybe when I get really advanced with my graphics then maybe I'm flying to Photoshop.

Plus, if I'm making tutorials, not everyone can access to Photoshop.

Ans : My friend! She introduced me to the world of vector and graphic designing and I LOVE IT, especially the graphic designing community in Wattpad. Everyone is so nice and supportive to each other and we stan that.

Usually, I get bored with stuff like these but graphic designing has been with me for 4 frickin years, Jesus Christ.

Ans : while I edited this question, I struggled.

It's a simple question but it's so hard to answer :v (because the self love in me is 6 ft below the ground).

Uhmmmm personality wise, I guess I like how I can be very determined and work my butt off if I REALLY want something or achieve something. It's sometimes factored by my competitiveness, perfectionism, or jealousy, but at least I can get the job done and don't give up. If I'm not doing something I like then the work is barely given effort.

And... I think I'm a good listener? You can talk to me whatever and I'll still listen to you unless I fall asleep or something.

Appearance... nope. Just a potato here.

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That's all the questions done and we're already at 1088 words... wow (of course Naomi, you took 3 paragraphs just to explain how old you are ugh)

This book has came a long way.

I love how every time I went on a hiatus and then come back there'll be a new wave of people reading this book and I really like meeting all of you guys.

All the supportive comments make me so happy :'). And I enjoy answering all your questions if there is anything you don't understand.

I feel like I improved a lot this year.

- my manips have significantly improved

- less typos lmao (I re-read every tutorial now before publishing it)

- actually finishing a book

- learning to be more responsible (updates, cover shop orders, etc)

- less stiff(?), I used to be very straight to the point with my tutorial and insert *cringe jokes* every now and then, but I feel like the wordings are different and it's easier to understand(?) now.

So, it's been really nice with you all <3.

I never thought I'd end up with 62k+ reads in the end, I thought it'll only reach 5-6k reads, not surpassing the cringey tutorial in my old account, yet it's almost twice the reads.

Look at this--

I mean-- there are more votes each part on my old book..., but just ignore it 🤡.

It really makes me happy that you all think my silly tutorials are very helpful, and this book dedicated to all of you who took the time to read, vote, and comment 🥺.

The DMs people sent me that they enjoy my tutorials, and making their own twists just warms my heart.

Thank you so much, guys, it really means a lot to a lame 16-year-old who barely does anything right in her life.

Not to ruin the mood but, the second edition will come around mid Jan 2021 (I haven't made the cover, banners, the tutorials, and all that stuff and I need time :v)

SHAMELESS SELF PROMO BUT--

Follow me so when I publish or announce the second book it'll be in your notifications.

So... see you later ♡

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Started : 10th November 2019
Ended : 5th December 2020

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