syl’s statuslog

Back at it again with Elden Ring, trying to de-rust before the DLC. Currently playing a NG+ character going dex/arcane and wielding Eleonora's Poleblade and the Horn Bow.

We're going downtown for some Scottish food and drinks after work today. It's been a rough start to the week, so I'm very much looking forward to relaxing with some good food.

Brain is extra spicy today. I need a nap.

I played Crow Country last night and absolutely loved it. It's such a good throwback to the PS1 era that it feels genuine, but it also allows for you to adjust to your own playstyle. I'm planning on playing it again to collect all the secrets and try for a higher score.

I finished The Anchoress! It was, in many ways, a difficult read. Too slow in some parts and very dark in others. It gave me chills in the end, though, and I'm glad I read it. Beautiful prose with a glimpse into a niche of medieval history that's rarely explored in such detail.

Breakfast for me is usually a pastry, oatmeal, or yogurt and granola with milk to drink and a coffee. It's my favorite meal of the day and I can't go without it.

Listening to calming music to help with the bad weather. We're having thunderstorms with a chance of tornadoes, and it's keeping my anxiety on edge.

I played Indika in one sitting yesterday. It kept me captivated. Truly unlike anything I've played before, I wouldn't even know where to begin with comparisons. It's dark, often humorous, as weird as they come, and ultimately gutting. I enjoyed every second of it.

I have a Curius now! Looking forward to adding more to it.

I have a strange urge to jump back into The Good Life. I kinda miss it in all its janky-ness.

I've been so tired this week and I don't know why. I've been getting naps in. It might be my anemia acting up again.

Finished a review for Adventure Gamers! It's up on the site now. I'm looking forward to my next assignment!

Slightly addicted to Palia. I've got my house looking the way I want it to, and I've almost maxed out my friendship with my girl Tish!

Honestly, my biggest want right now is a big book of crossword puzzles.

Enjoying the new Lacuna Coil single, "In the Mean Time," and looking forward to the new Ad Infinitum single, "Outer Space," tomorrow!

Going to try to do some writing tonight. I have two fanfic ideas and a review for Adventure Gamers to work on!

I have so many games on my backlog, but I can't stop playing Palia

Saw the Spy x Family movie at the theater today. It was super cute! The Forger family never fails to make me laugh.

Picked up a lovely edition of Apocalyptica's "Worlds Collide" and T.Rex's "Zinc Alloy," featuring a picture disc of Marc Bolan, for Record Store Day. Be sure to support your local music stores if you can!

Weekend plans: going to a medieval market and checking out Record Store Day. I'll probably try to get a long walk in and do some baking as well.

I've been playing quite a lot of Palia lately, trying to level up my skills and redecorate my house. I'm disheartened by the recent news of layoffs and the way it's performing on Steam. It does need work in some respects, but I love the community, and it's engaging enough to keep me coming back.

Finished Paradise Marsh! Charming little game that kept me exploring until I found everything I could. It was surprisingly emotional in the end. I can't really talk about it without spoiling the experience, so please check it out if you can! It's a beautiful indie game with plenty to love.

Got a few new games that I'm looking forward to trying out this week, including Buckshot Roulette, Umurangi Generation, Darkwood, and Paradise Marsh

Eyeing the Graveyard Goods Silent Hill merch release and thinking about adding one of their shirts to my collection

Weekend plans: going for a long walk, getting some reading in, and playing The Thaumaturge

Watched the first two episodes of the Fallout TV series with the hubs last night and really enjoyed it! It does a great job of capturing the games' style, includes a lot of easter eggs without feeling forced, and the performances from the three main cast members are fantastic. Looking forward to watching more!

Enjoying my day off by watching a Palia stream, drinking an iced mocha, and blogging!

I have the day off work tomorrow and I very much need it!

Finished playing The Cat Lady and absolutely adored it. It's very dark and certainly not for everyone, but it made me Feel Things. I loved the friendship that developed between Susan and Mitzi. Interesting puzzles and a fantastic atmosphere. Just all-around great!

Played Here to Slay by Unstable Games with the family and enjoyed it immensely. Hearing "I'm gonna use Bun Bun's power" and snickering and then being absolutely annihilated basically sums up the entire game.

Looking forward to tomorrow. We're having a family board game night!

Finished Clock Tower 3! It'll go down as one of the most fun games I've ever played. Trying to decide what to play next. I think I'm in the mood for a good point & click adventure.

Started playing Clock Tower 3 and really enjoying it. It's silly, spooky fun.

Finding it very hard to give up coffee atm

Started watching Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur with the husband. Loving everything about it, especially the animation style, the music, and Lunella and Casey's friendship. And Devil is adorable!

Played soccer with the niece and nephew yesterday and accidentally ran into a tree branch. It got me in the side of the nose. Ouch!

Looking forward to this weekend. Happy Easter/Bunny Day to anyone who celebrates! I'll be having dinner with my family and watching the kids hunt for Easter eggs.

Husband's left arm is in a sling this week. He has an appointment for Wednesday to see what's wrong, but I feel so bad for him. Hoping it's not anything major! Fingers crossed.

It's been a long week so far. I need some comfort TV. Maybe The IT Crowd?

It's a rainy day and all I want to do is take a nap, but I'm workin'

Worked overtime today, but got a huge chunk of our backlog completed. I'm ready for bed.

I got married!!

Installing Dragon's Dogma 2!

Busy busy busy day at work

Enjoying the new Stardew Valley update

Going to a tea tasting today!

Missing the warmer weather. It's cold today!