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My bestie cousin visited this month, and we had an amazing week playing Sims and various other games, watching movies, and just enjoying being together. We watched the final Eras Tour concert. Lights out. With a light up bracelet from the actual show. We went shopping and several people were really nice to us, easing my innate anxieties. She introduced me to Overcooked (2). And we played Palia in the same room for the first time.

I've been playing lots of games with my gaming bestie, as well. We're slowly making our way though The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy between other games. My Mom and I have been rewatching Scrubs. Had a fun day with some family at a local park concert. (We hung out near the back, so it wasn't too overwhelming.) Been loving cuddling with my piggies, and I got to meet my Dad's dog during the concert outing.

The post-birthday/summer depression has set in. And the future is so scary. This current heatwave is also quite scary, but I'm lucky compared to many. I am unironically very grateful for air conditioning.

I'm writing more poetry. And getting close to putting together a poetry book. Because why not? Things sometimes take a different turn than expected. (Like this monthly favorites post?)

I don't know where I'm going with this. Or with life in general. I don't have the creative drive and passion that I used to. Chronic anxiety and illness have stolen that away and keep me exhausted on a near daily basis. This is where I'm at.

Music Favs: Car Crash (Anna Nalick), I Knew It I Knew You (Taylor Swift), Honeybee & Drop Dead (Olivia Rodrigo), Never Mine (Sigrid), Wolves (Maggie Rogers), Sour (Echosmith), Don't Call Tonight (Lady Gaga), Un Love Me (Leona Lewis).

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May is often the hardest month for me. I feel lonely. Sad about the past. Terrified of the future. Worried about falling into another summer void of panic and despair. A lot of major events occurred in May. My Mom was born. My Grandma died. My high school class graduated without me. And each year, I turn another year older. It doesn't get easier. But I'll try to focus on the good things. At least for now.

Suzume: This movie is another masterpiece from Makoto Shinkai. A story about a girl who lost her mother in a natural disaster. A wacky paranormal traveling adventure with a girl, a mischievous cat god, and a talking child's chair. A quest to save someone you love. And a story about learning to be the comfort to your younger self. I can't really explain the story more than that. It's one of those things you have to experience.

A Short Hike: This gentle little game has so much heart. Claire the bird goes on a hike to escape some anxiety. You climb and glide around while doing small quests for fellow hikers. There's a sense of peace, but also an acknowledgement of the harder parts of life. And even a side story about trusting your art and creativity, something I've been deeply struggling with the last few years.

Flowers -Le Volume sur Printemps-: This visual novel centers on Suoh, an anxious girl starting at a boarding school. She gets paired with two roommates and has to navigate friendships and potential relationships with them and the other girls at the school. It is a sweet story. And while I had some issues with the "game" parts and the cliffhanger end, I loved it. I deeply resonated with Suoh, having suffered with extreme social anxiety most of my life. Rarely have I found a character I could relate to this much. My advice is to buy the whole series and use a guide from the start.

Tomodachi Life: I'll admit, I didn't intially get excited for this game's release, even though I've always been fond of making Miis. But seeing all the fun people have been getting out of this game convinced me. And my Mom and I have been having a lot of fun with this goofy game, as well.

Palia: New area. New adventures. And most importantly, horses. That is all. 😍

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“But I don’t do anything—” Taking care of yourself is productive. Giving yourself the things you need is productive, no matter how it looks. Creating joy for yourself is productive. Trying is productive. Hoping is productive. Moving slowly but surely is productive. Not giving up is productive. Reading this is productive because you are interrupting the pattern of self-criticism, even briefly.

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Spring has more than sprung, and the atmosphere feels just a little brighter. And I do say just a little, because I think all the random weather and storms have been giving me headaches. 😅 Still, there were lots of good things to enjoy this month.

Gris: Beautiful game. I finished it this month, and it deserved a second mention. 🌈❤️

Wicked: Late to the party once again, but I watched the Wicked movies this month. As expected, they were fantastic. The songs and performances were wonderful, of course, but a quieter second star to me was the set design. Watching this masterpiece had my mind dreaming of magical locations. ✨️

St. Denis Medical: My Mom got me into this show last season, and I quickly fell in love with this quirky Office-like comedy of awkward characters. And most especially, Matt and Serena. Is my ship sailing a bit sooner than expected, meaning there are sure to be some rough waters ahead for my favs? Probably. But I'll hold on to the railing and hope for the best! ⛵️

Cobra Kai: So, I'll admit, I've never actually seen the Karate Kid movies. But my gaming bestie has been telling me to watch this show for a couple of years now, and recently said, "It's the kind of show you like. Adults and teens making bad decisions." 😂 Then he accused me of only watching Degrassi. Well, I had to prove him wrong. And though it took a bit to grow on me, I'm enjoying this goofy little drama a lot.

Dispatch: The gaming bestie and I played through this game, and it was a pretty enjoyable superhero adventure. Granted, it might have been a little - okay, a lot - raunchier than I typically like. 😅 But the art was nice, the characters are fun, and the story is compelling. Also, the dog is cute.

YouTube Favs: How Gris Made You Cry with Its Colors (Daryl Talks Games), Riku in Skyrim (igobyGRAVEN), The Internet Archive is in Peril (Swell Entertainment), Best of the Worst (RedLetterMedia).

Music Favs: Lonely Life (Gatlin), Vulnerable (Selena Gomez), Sun Space (Late Night Alumni), loml (Taylor Swift), Aglow (Lemolo), Say [All I Need] (OneRepublic), The One (Foo Fighters).

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March was a month of changes. The good, and the bad, and the unknown. And I feel shaky and unsure of how to proceed. Where it's all heading. But hey, what I can say is I had a lot of favorites this month. So many that I can't even list them all. But let's see how many I can fit.

Tiny Sticker Tale: This was a super cute game where you use stickers to solve puzzles. It's short, but sweet. Only complaint is not having enough space to carry around as many stickers as you'd like. If you get this game, try doing the sisters quest as soon as you can for a bit more space!

No Case Should Remain Unsolved: A short game where you are tasked with solving the mystery of a missing young girl. Has a nice style to it, too, even if it's mostly text.

Degrassi: Watching my favorite show from the beginning for the first time in ages has been so great. Degrassi once was a very big inspiration to me, as well as a very welcome escape during some personal struggles. I'm only on season 4, so I still have many more seasons to enjoy.

Saint Tail: I also finished rewatching my first anime. As you might be able to tell, I've been enjoying some nostalgic comfort shows during the chaos of change.

The Place Promised in Our Early Days: I don't know why I didn't remember more of this movie from when I previously watched it, because it's really impressive. A girl with premonitions of other worlds gets stuck in one. Bittersweet and lovely. Very much my kind of story.

Gris: This is a gorgeous game. Not just in its stunning visuals, but also in its sound design. Might be the only time I felt the controller speaker was used in a way that added to a game. I have occasionally gotten frustrated with a puzzle or two. 😅 Partly because of how zoomed out the game can become to show off its spectacular views. But it's fantastic!

YouTube Favs: Oregon Trail (igobyGRAVEN), Runescape Vids (J1mmy), A Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts 1 (2CPhoenix), ASMR Fairy Tends Your Inner Garden (Jocie B ASMR).

Music Favs: At the Beach In Every Life (Gigi Perez), Doomsday (Lizzy McAlpine), Now That We Don't Talk & Is It Over Now? (Taylor's Version), Wildflower (Billie Eilish), I Won't (Peter Bradley Adams), Renew (Banff).