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October 2025 Favorites

Oct 31, 2025
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It's fall, and I am so ready to hibernate! The weather has been cooler, which is a relief. And I've actually been writing! šŸ This month brought up some old wounds, but also introduced me to some new friends. Here are some of my other favorites!


Kingdom Hearts: This year has been full of Kingdom Hearts nostalgia, watching detailed videos and new playthroughs. But this month, I made some new KH friends. And it's been so fun to hang out and talk about one of my all-time favorite fandoms.


The Night Circus: I enjoyed this book at the beginning, got a bit bored midway, and then absolutely loved the last 100 or so pages. The magic was subtle, but whimsical in its own way. This book has a bit of cozy fantasy vibe, which was very nice for autumn reading.


Final Fantasy XIV: I have wanted to play this MMO for years, but was too intimidated. My new friends convinced me to give it a try. And once I got used to switching between controller and mouse, I've really enjoyed playing it. Now if only I could get on the same server as everyone else. 🄲


The Life of a Showgirl: Taylor Swift's new album released. And I am taking my time with it. Partly because that is what I usually do with Taylor's albums. And partly because I am still a Tortured Poet right now and have very little Showgirl in me... ever. šŸ˜… But I am loving The Fate of Ophelia. And also quite enjoying Opalite and Elizabeth Taylor, at the moment.


Other Music Favs: Down Bad & I Hate It Here (Taylor Swift), Keep the Streets Empty for Me (Fever Ray), Magic (Woodes), Volcano (Damien Rice), Mississippi (Paula Cole), Cages (Emma Louise), Seventeen (Lemolo).

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