Updates
8/8/2026: 2026 has been my year of not posting, and that's both good and bad.
I have been trying to disconnect from social media and the internet for my mental health, and being less active has helped. But when I do still engage with social media and the internet, I've become more of a passive consumer.
There have been times where I would feel bad about that but with everything going on in the world, taking a few minutes everyday to scroll through Instagram reels feels somehow more intentional than adding to the noise.
But on the other hand, not sharing as much online — especially on social media, where I connect with people I know IRL — can feel like self-isolation. I used to love sharing memes on my Instagram stories and my friends always complimented my curation.~ But it feels less worth it lately, especially since many of those friends are more like close acquaintances.
Then again, how will any of these connections get any deeper if I'm not engaging with them in some way?
At the end of the day, I'm not stressed about it because whatever it may say about my media consumption or relationships, the main reason I haven't been posting as much is because I'm enjoying just existing on my own more.
I enjoy my daily life and I still go out with friends. I'm just satisfied experiencing these things in my own head. That's why even scrolling through Instagram Reels for my own amusement feels radical, in a twisted way. I'm doing it for me, not to share on my profile to perform my taste and sensibilities for other people.
This website used to where I most enjoyed engaging with the internet, and it still is. But I've been less moved to even share things on here for the same reasons I've been posting less on social.
I still surf around on different Neocities pages from time to time, and I'm still casually working on some writing I might eventually post, and brainstorming other pages I might want to make. But I've been prioritizing IRL things more lately.
I did log on today to update my concert log. And I'm sure I will become more active when inspiration hits randomly, or when the winter rolls in and I want to find ways to occuppy myself while staying cozy. But needless to say, I have not kept up with the one-update-per-month schedule I'd established last year, and I don't see myself becoming that active again anytime soon.
But I hope people can still enjoy exploring my site. And because I know a lot of people end up on Neocities because they're similarly rethinking their relationship to social media and the internet, I hope this note is helpful in some way as you try to find a balance that works for you.
Until next time!
4/29/2026: It's been way too long since I've worked on the site. I've been plugging away at things here and there. I even published a new piece of writing and added it to the homepage before logging it here. But the weather had been so nice lately, I've been spending a lot of time soaking up the sun while out on my bike and haven't had time to sit down to really work on things in a minute. But today I took the time to make another small update and log the new stuff here.
I'm especially proud of the new essay, not only because I like how it came out but because I didn't stress myself out about getting it out when it was super timely. I've said this before, but I love websites and the indie web because it's not about chasing trends and viral moments. I like that I took my time with it. I hope the effort I put into it shows — and reminds you that it's okay to take your time with whatever you're creating, online or otherwise. That's how you get good — and it's a lot more fun and rewarding to soak up the experience of working on something.
Since I last wrote, I:
- Created a shrine to Hilary Duff
- Published an essay about my experience with Hilary Duff's music, including her latest album, luck ... or something
- Moved my Hilary Duff graphics to the new shrine
- Reflected on a problematic Ulta haul in my shopping shrine
Until next time...
1/28/2026: I'm shocked it's been just over a week since my last uodate. It feels like it's been months. With everything going on in the world, I spent a lot of the past few days feeling hopeless and doom scrolling. Working on my silly little website felt like a waste of time. But when I actually sat down at my computer to work on my Spotify Wrapped review, I quickly realized that being creative is a much better use of my time than just mindlessly absorbing the horrors of the world. It might not change the world, but neither will bedrotting watching Instagram reels.
Here's what I got done:
- Put your headphones on! I published my 2025 Spotify Wrapped review.
- Updated the Poppy shrine with information about her latest album and tour.
- Added new Neocities neighbors to the links page.
Sending good vibes to anyone who's struggling to feel hopeful or motivated these days, and strength and gratitude to anyone standing up for their communities in whatever way they can right now. Talk soon.
01/20/2026 Happy new year — and happy birthday to me! I've kept pretty busy since I last wrote. Between the holidays, a move and starting a new job, I definitely needed to take some time away to celebrate new beginnings with my IRL friends. But today, I'm bridging the gap and bringing that energy to my site with a small update:
- I shared a bunch of new acquisitions to my shopping shrine. There's one silly one I didn't get the chance to write about before the chaos of the holidays and everything, and the rest are some fun finds from a recent birthday shopping spree!
- Archived my 2025 updates. That Addison Rae layout is still one of my favorite things I've ever made.
I'm also happy to report that I have finished writing for my 2025 Wrapped Unpacked. I need to give it a proofread and work on a layout, which I hope to start on this week. Hoping to once again share it in February.
ttyl xoxo