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Build the life you want to live. The simple things matter.

"Build the life you want to live" is a phrase that changed my life.  I learned it while stuck in a soul-sucking accounting job. I was feeling disillusioned with my new career. I wanted to help people directly, not make rich corporations even richer.  I made a pivot. I learned to code Android apps and uploaded a handful of them to the Google Play Store.  Coding didn't stick as a new career path for me, but of all the things I've made in the past decade, those little apps still make me so proud and happy.  I finally felt like I was helping people. I received a lot of nice feedback from people all over the world. One person even told me they used my little Change Calculator to help their kid get a job. I made that app 8 years ago, and I love to see people are still using it. I'm learning that "building the life I want to live"  doesn't mean I have to wait for some grand moment when everything finally comes together. Even the small stuff I'm building...

Impeach and remove Trump. No more endless war.

 The Trump administration attacked Iran today. This is not ok. Protest tomorrow, Sunday, June 22, 2025. Anywhere. Noon. Make a sign. Impeach and remove Trump now.  Call your senators and representatives. 5calls.org makes it easy. Send physical mail. Don't let up.  War is expensive.  Not just money.  HUMAN LIVES. The sign I painted: 

Color Wheel Stencil by Amanda Roos. Public Domain 3D Printing Model now on Maker World.

 Check it out: https://makerworld.com/models/1435393

New to my Etsy shop! Smile Face Keychains!

 Available as a pack of 8 or as singles. Check them out:  https://amandaroosart.etsy.com/

New cute flower keychain model for 3D printing!

 New cute flower keychain model for 3D printing available on Maker World! Public Domain for your use. https://makerworld.com/en/models/1334653-cute-daisy-flower-keychain#profileId-1373706

172/1000 - Panda Paradise Bloom

I finished another panda pattern! This is Panda 172/1000 of my 1000 Pandas art project, where I am making 1000 art pieces featuring pandas! This panda pattern was created for the Spoonflower competition with the prompt "bold floral". I'm calling it Panda Paradise Bloom. Available as fabric from my Spoonflower shop . It's also available as wrapping paper, stickers, etc., from my Zazzle shop .

New to my Etsy shop! I can't stop printing these little guys.

Link to my mini fidget slugs on Etsy:  https://amandaroosart.etsy.com/listing/1876108014 Mini slugs are so much fun to fidget with! I love the bright colors in this rainbow pack.