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The Blog: Sarcasm. Chaos. Comfort. Repeat.
Life doesn’t pause for gaming or chronic pain. This is where I share it all: the cozy corners, the chaotic lobbies, the midlife meltdowns, and the small wins that make it worth it. From gaming setups and book recs to real talk about living with RA, everything here is served with caffeine and sarcasm.
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They’re Not My Accessories, But I Bought Them Anyway. (Parent-Gamer Life)
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Jul 6, 20253 min read


The Side No One Gets to See: Building a Gaming Community
I'm working hard over here! Building a gaming community. Sounds easy enough, right? Here's the reality of it all. Laughs, tears, wins...
Jul 5, 20252 min read


My Not-Fancy, Kinda Dated, Totally Loved Gaming Setup
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Jul 4, 20253 min read


Cozy Gaming: My Time to Unwind (Sarcastic Edition)
Riley and I, in our own Cozy Game So, I’ve officially entered my cozy gaming era, nighttime edition. Yes, I'm no longer the Call of Duty...
Jul 1, 20253 min read


Building My Gaming Setup on a Budget (With a Lot of Purple and Zero Frills!)
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Jun 23, 20252 min read


When Your Spouse Games With Women: A Married Gamer Mom’s Take on Jealousy, Community & Connection
Gaming tensions rise as a partner expresses jealousy over virtual gaming with other women. Lets talk about something I don’t see discussed enough in the gaming world when your spouse games with women j ealousy in relationships. When it comes to gaming with the opposite sex, especially when women play with men who have significant others, and those significant others (often women) aren’t thrilled about it. I’ve gamed with so many women who bring this up in chat, and trust me
Jun 16, 20254 min read


From Dream to Reality: A Woman Gamer’s Journey to Building a Dream Website and Discord Server
Just a girl and her Shepherd My Thoughts on Being a Woman Gamer and This Dream I Want (A Look Inside the Invisible Bubble Above My Melon) As I creep closer to being halfway to 100 (yes, I said it that way on purpose), with all the kids grown and flown, there’s really only one special girl still totally dependent on me , my girl Riley. She’s basically my shadow. Bathroom? She’s there. Kitchen? There. Gaming room? Obviously. And as much as I love that loyalty, it also feels lik
Jun 13, 20255 min read


Thumbs of Fury: The Tiny Gaming Accessory That Changed Everything
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. Every bit helps keep my hands comfy and my gaming gear stocked! 💜🎮 One night, mid chaos in a round of Plunder with my bestie(Steph) and her husband (Alex) , he casually mentioned that the controller sticks were murdering his thumbs. Valid complaint especially after hours of looting and respawning like champs. While we were taking
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Is Casual Battle Royale, casual?
I’ve tried regular Battle Royale. I’ve tried Resurgence. I’ve queued up thinking, Okay, tonight’s the night, I’m locked in, I’m focused, I’ve got this. And it was too fast and sweaty. Too much for me. Casual Battle Royale, though? That mode gives us breathing room. It gives less skilled players, slower players, older players, distracted players, and players who are just here to vibe a fighting chance at staying alive long enough to actually enjoy the game. And improve. And b
May 30, 20254 min read
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