February 2025 Favorites

This month has had me once again searching for an escape, mostly through games.

Sims 2: I have been loving Sims 2. To a huge degree. I've been downloading, decorating, characterizing, and planning out storylines. I am diving into the world I am creating there because the world around me is feeling so hopeless. My pixel people keep me invested in something. For which, I am grateful.

Stardew Valley: Again, Stardew feels like an escape from our world into someplace more idyllic. I've been enjoying this game with a friend, which also makes it uniquely fun. I understand now the mass appeal of this game.

Undertale: Another game that I now understand the hype for. While I had a few moments of frustration here or there, I would recommend playing this one yourself, rather than watching a playthrough. It's an amazing experience.

Finch App: I kept hearing about this cute little app, so I decided to give it a try. You hatch and take care of a little birb by completing small self-care tasks. These tasks are customizable, and can be as simple as "get out of bed". Which can honestly be a struggle for me some days.

Serial Experiments Lain: This show is... very strange. But I tend to like weird, psychological stories. I'm not sure where this show is going, or if I'll even understand it by the end. But it's been an interesting ride so far. And it is super making me want to rewatch Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.

Music Favs: The World Still Turns (Kylie Minogue), Too Far In (Lindsay Latimer), Drive Him Home (Anna Nalick), For You (Demi Lovato), Deja Vu (Olivia Rodrigo), Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Version), Run Away with Me (Carly Rae Jepsen).