All The Updates of 2024 (So Far)

2024-04-15 - Three Months Off

So, it's been a while since last update. Unfortunately I don't have much to offer in terms of content, but when it comes to my personal life, quite a few things did happen. However, let's start with things pertaining more to the virtual side of things.
First of all, I have reactivated my Twitter/X account. However, it won't be used for anything personal, just more as a place to get updates regarding anything I'm involved in. So, if you want to be notified when I've updated my website, then you should give it a follow!
As for BMS, I've been chosen to participate in the plugout5 BMS package as a part of the PHASE:SYNDROME pack. My contribution to this package is a Progressive House track called ULTRAVIOLET. Since plugout is a series of BMS packs that focuses on 5 key and 10 key, the chart only has those charts. I do recommend checking out the whole plugout5 pack since there's some really good stuff there!
Oh yeah, I've also added a new subsection to the website: Write-Ups! The reason for is because I was at an arcade with rhythm games in it, and wanted to talk about it here, but the resulting text got a bit too long to be included as a part of the update log, so I've ended up turning it into an article that you can read by clicking here.
Also, I've adjusted the line break height to make things more readable. It's a minor change, but it should make things nicer.
Now, moving onto what has been going on in my life. Well, I've managed to finish a Dutch language course on the A2 level! I'm now waiting to get onto the B1 level course, since I do plan to stay in the Netherlands, and in order to become a citizen and to be able to do pretty much anything here, I do need to know the language well. Still, I'm able of carrying smaller conversations, though there's still a lot of things I have to learn to become a fluent speaker.
Another thing that happened is that I got a cervical disc herniation, seemingly because I slept in some weird position (I tend to tumble around in my sleep, you see). Sounds scary, but it's not as serious as it sounds. It mainly manifests as a nerve pain in my left arm, and has been getting better with time. It also doesn't impede my arm movements, so that's good. Apparently, all you can really do about it is wait, so I'll be doing that.
Now it's time to talk about something really exciting. So, my boyfriend decided to invite a mutual friend of ours for a week, during which we did a bunch of things such as going to restaurants, shopping centers, and we also went to a place with lots of arcade machines! In fact, the place had a collection of rhythm games! Unfortunately, we forgot to bring headphones which definitely hindered the experience (gosh, so noisy!), but overall it was quite a nice experience. As mentioned before, I have written a whole article about my stay there, so make sure to give it a read!
Oh yeah, I'm still playing Deep Rock Galactic, eagerly waiting for the next season (gonna finally be able to get that one Lootbug win animation since they're adding the ability to go through previous seasons). Got all my dwarves promoted to Legendary 2. Rock and Stone!

Well, I guess that's all for now. Until next time! Oh yeah, it was Easter so I should include a pic of me going full bunny mode x3

Anyways, I hope you're having a fantastic day, and see ya until the next update! ^^

2024-01-18 - Happy New Year 24!

So, it's a new year! Unfortunately, my AMIGA is alive the year for me started with getting some kinda virus (not COVID, thankfully) that got me coughing like crazy and unable to sleep. Thankfully, my immune system managed to slay the intruder, so now I'm doing well, though my throat is still a bit sore and I got back pain from a cough that really strained a muscle in my back.
Anyhow, apologies for the lack of updates. Mainly I just spent time playing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2, which is an amazing remaster (too bad the devs behind the remaster got screwed over because Activision is ran by complete idiots) of 2 games in a series that I hold close to my heart, and RoboQuest, a fun rougelike shooter that a friend of mine recommended. Also, I've been playing a lot of 8 key mode in EZ2ON REBOOT : R and getting pretty good at it. I've also had a very nice Christmas with my boyfriend's family.
So, this update brings four drawings I've made as Christmas gifts for my boyfriend, his parents and my girlfriend. You can see them by going to My Art page or by clicking the preview below. Hopefully you'll enjoy them too! ^^

Ah, so how were the holidays for me? I'd say pretty nice, we went to a nice restaurant just like last year, and also just had a nice time overall. As for gifts, I've got quite a few, such as Miffy/Nijntje pyjamas (don't have a photo of those though, and I'm too shy to show a picture of me wearing those here >.<), a booklet with photos of me and my boyfriend, a glittery cerulean sweater (you can see it in the photo with the 3D-printed bunny), a small 3D-printed bunny toy from my boyfriend, a bunny LEGO set from his mom and a glass art thingy with a silly bunny on it from his dad. You can see them here:

Well, this new year's got a rocky start, but we've still got the whole year to go, so let's make it a good one! Toodles! ^w^