**Salut! Hi there!** I'm Mermaid Unicorn (human name: Alanna Sterling) (they/them), but you can call me **Merms**. I'm born and raised in **Ottawa, Canada** **Je suis bilingue, mais le plupart de mon chat parle en anglais.** I've self-taught [40 musical instruments](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12L2OwniW8soW8mwKQpfDEFUs7lDaPpVfcaK54bUCcTo/edit?usp=sharing) but usually only stream with about 5 at a time. After a life-changing bicycle accident on April 17th, 2019, I had a huge metal rod and screws surgically implanted to stick the bones of my left arm back together. I finally got them removed January 2021, but still have chronic pain in my left arm. The accident lead me to give up my regular live shows and become a full time Twitch Streamer, as well as inspired me to write a handful of new songs! I also am a **visual artist** (even though I never went to art school). I've been dyeing my own hair since I was 12 and I don't think I'll ever stop. I have a **BSc in Biomedical Science/Neuroscience** (yes, I'm a nerd). I focused a lot on **mental illness** in my studies to try and understand my own diagnoses (depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, ED, dissociative disorder), and am extremely passionate about raising awareness and ending the stigma surrounding mental health. I want to create an open space for people to be able to share their feelings and stories. I'm openly trans-nonbinary, gender fluid and pansexual/bisexual. The Mermaid Brigade is proud to be a safe space for all people in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Tips are what keep a roof over my head and food in my belly, and allow me to afford new gear and travel for gigs. Tipping gets you a priority song request! Plus, people who support artists gain 1000% omega cool status. For the protection of the streamer, please note that **tips are NOT refundable**. CHEER BITS MENU: (for *almost* silent alerts, cheer any amount other than these that is 999 or less) 69 - :) 201 - Feel Good 300 - Anime Skills 314 - Horoscopes 333 - Ducktales 345 - Watermelon sugar 400 - Matt Heafy Shreds 420 - Smoke Meth 440 - Music is my religion 444 - Get it 500 - Cat piano 555 - Stress 666 - WHACK 678 - KAREN 700 - AWOOOO 777 - Perfect 800 - Pretzel Day 808 - Spongebob 1000+ - Itty bitty titty wiggle 1234 - Makamam 1680 - Pronouns?? 2005 - PARKOUR 5000 - I'm Rich 6969 - Sex 100,000 - Bangarang

Due to my mental/physical health issues, my schedule varies day by day. I usually stream 3-4 days a week, announced in advance on discord/insta/twitter. **[Join our discord](https://discord.gg/5ezyE2a) for the latest updates.** I stream a variety of content including: + **Music** - originals, covers and instrumental improv + **Art** - digital and traditional + **Cooking & Baking** + **IRL** - bike rides, beaches, travel adventures + **Games** - variety (Stardew, Witcher, LoL, BotW, Pokemon, and more)

+ [Send me Tips via PayPal](https://streamelements.com/mermaidunicorn/tip) + [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/alannasterling) + [YouTube for VODs](https://www.youtube.com/mermaidunicorn) + [Discord](https://discord.gg/MermaidUnicorn) + [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sterlingsilversinger/?hl=en) + [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Alanna_Sterling) + [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@alannasterling) + [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6gfQSJ07CJAEvOwKz4sX2f) + [Official Site](https://alannasterling.ca) + [Merch](https://alannasterling.ca/merch)

## **Tier 1** + Can requests songs from my [songlist](https://www.streamersonglist.com/t/mermaidunicorn/songs) + 29 emotes & 5 animated emotes + access to subchat and 10 song downlaods in [discord] ## **Tier 2** + All of T1 perks + 5 more emotes + Two full album downloads (18 songs) + 1 prio request per stream ## **Tier 3** + All of the T1 & T2 perks + 2 emotes + access to my MEGA EXCLUSIVE Musical Diaries: over 1h of 100% improvised music & lyrics revealing my most inner thoughts, emotions and parts of myself I don't show on stream. Only available for my T3 subs in the Discord

Click to see the list of 400+ songs I know. Sub, gift subs, or donate to request using !sr (your song here)

Alanna Sterling PO Box 8242 STN-T Ottawa, ON K1G 3H7 Canada Pick something off my [Amazon Wishlist](https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/12RKYS68CPI47?ref_=wl_share) or... + **LOVES:** socks (especially knee-high and thigh high stockings), cool stickers (will put them on my guitar case!), handwritten letters, art, holographic things, unicorn horns, instruments, ear stretchers/gauges (I'm a 5/8" - bonus if they're wood, glass or gems) + **LIKES:** plushies, handcrafted goods, rings, snacks, cool mugs + **DISLIKES:** chocolate, sweets, jewellery *(I dont wear it)*, clothes *(I have too many clothes already - but if you find something you KNOW I would wear, DM me first so I can approve. My style is super particular)*

Proudly Partnered with RODE Microphones + [NTH-100 Headphones](https://rode.com/en/headphones) + [NT2-A](http://www.rode.com/microphones/nt2-a) - main studio mic + [M1-S](http://www.rode.com/microphones/m1-s) - looper mic/main mic for live gigs + [Video NTG](http://rode.com/microphones/videomicntg) - mobile streaming mic for my live gigs + [Vlogger Kit & Mic](https://www.rode.com/microphones/vlogger-kit-ios) - portable mini mic for my IRL streams

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Panels by MermaidUnicorn (me!) except for the MERMCH one which was made lovingly by [TeenyGiant](https://twitch.tv/TeenyGiant) in like, 2 mins while live on her stream. Starting, BRB & Ending screens pixel art by [unafogliabianca](https://www.fiverr.com/unafogliabianca) Fan Art by Jackiedae