streaming on twitch (which i haven't done since july, need to get back to it soon) has been surprisingly positive for my self-perception. getting used to my recorded voice and how i appear on camera -- and not reflexively hating both, though i'm still sensitive -- is a real positive development

(also, my sound engineer friend's EQ settings alone make the new mic sound sooo much better than my jank old lapel thing. lookin' forward to usin it)