faelapis:

so “self care” was an important theme in the episode… and in my opinion, very well-executed! kiki kept sacrificing hers so jenny could have more and more, but someone always has to work when others don’t. it’s important to find balance there - helping others and giving yourself time to relax. 

i think steven was a great example of how to balance it; he starts the episode enjoying some time for himself, then helps kiki, until it starts to affect his own well-being. he firmly lets her know that they’ve gotta find the source of it - he’s sympathetic, but he can’t keep losing sleep so she can regain hers. they find the core of the problem. finally, kiki overcomes her anxiety to tell her sister when enough is enough. jenny helps her share, steven helped his share, and kiki finally gets some well-deserved time for herself. 

what a sweet, thoughtful and visually interesting episode! i particularly liked the ending - even when you enjoy something for yourself, it can become stressful or exhausting when you’re doing it for work. kiki really needed to just run for herself.