hi hi! i'm **ash (she/they)** aka poolsideconvo! i'm a lurker on twitch at my core, but decided to start streaming to share my love of comfy games~ my goal is to create a community where you can come as you are, relax and unwind, and slow down from the overwhelming pace that life can move at sometimes. ♡ ╭┈𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼 𓆏 𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊 ✿ name/nickname(s)? ash, pool, pools, or poolside ✿ big 3? virgo ☉, cancer ☾, taurus ↑ ✿ favorite games? animal crossing, pokémon, botw ✿ hobbies/interests? taking walks with my dog, anime, reading, arts & crafts, plants, yummy food

✿ be kind! banter between folks is fine, but bullying and harassment are not welcome here. ✿ the pool party does their best to ensure that this is a welcoming space for folks of diverse backgrounds and identities. this is a space that aims to prioritize the safety and comfort of members of marginalized communities. **hate speech and discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.** ✿ please be mindful of avoiding triggering topics and trauma dumping in chat. ✿ this stream is intended for mature audiences. **we are an 18+ community.** if you mention that you are underage, you will be banned for your own safety. ✿ please respect my mods. i trust their judgment. ✿ please do not spam the chat. ✿ please do not mention viewer count.

you don't need to feel like you need to spend money to show your support. chatting, lurking, or following are all free ways to support! i appreciate any way you choose to help the community grow. # tips: before you choose to tip, please make sure you have the means to do so and be sure to put yourself first. ♡ tips are not necessary, but will always be appreciated. *please keep in mind that all tips are non-refundable.* >[ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/poolsideconvo) # [subscribe](twitch.tv/subs/poolsideconvo__): sub perks include: >✿ ad-free viewing for my streams >✿ super cute emotes to use anywhere on twitch >✿ bulbasaur sub badge in chat >✿ my love and appreciation ♡ you can also sub for free if you have [amazon prime](https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/how-to-subscribe?language=en_US#Prime)!

༄ **first stream:** 04/14/2022 ༄ **reached affiliate:** 04/30/2022 ༄ **100 followers:** 05/11/2022 ༄ **300 followers:** 06/14/2022 ༄ **500 followers:** 07/07/2022 ༄ **1k followers:** 12/22/2022 ༄ **first face cam stream:** 01/27/2023 ༄ **first level 5 hype train:** 05/09/2023 ༄ **2k followers:** 05/17/2023

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