Updates
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