HoshiChiri

Hehe 😄 I've been doing it since I was about 6 or so, so it's become a somewhat mindless task to keep my hands busy when I'm watching/listening to something. I've been doing a lot more of it recently after finishing my big project in 2021- That map's a bit over 2 feet square- I worked on it on & off for around 9 years! Kinda forgot how quick I can finish up smaller projects until it was done! Anyway, here's the train at the halfway point- I added in another color today but haven't taken an updated photo yet.

I'll have to post a link next year! First I have to figure out how to set notifications a year out to remind myself 😅

I thought I might share what I've been doing (aside from work & illness) to occupy myself away from early present opening this year. I bought a cross-stitch advent calendar! The company, forbidden fiber co, makes hand dyed thread/yarn/fabric. The advent set started with a custom-dyed fabric, then it alternates between small gifts & custom thread, along with a new part of a mystery chart only showing the colors revealed so far. It's not much of a mystery at this point, but it's still fun to not know excactly what I'll be sewing until I open the new packet! This is the first 4 colors- the varigated border is easily my favorite part so far. 8 more colors to go!

Managed to get my last item, & enough energy to actually mail my box! Phew- I was genuinely kinda worried about getting it sent in time!

The replacement for my missing item arrived safe & sound! That leaves 1 more thing, but it's more of a stocking stuffer so if it runs late I can mail without it. But it's gonna get some extra time, because for the first time in 2 years I'm sick! Stomach flu slowly hitting all the family. At least I was low on the list so I have plenty of supplies for a speedy recovery 😅

Bloody 'ell! And here I thought I was usually an early mailer! I will set this aside with my stocking for the next month. (I filled my own stocking since most of my circle doesn't anymore, after I realized I could keep the surprise by going crazy on etsy mystery bags! 🤣)

All of my items are here or in transit, save the one that usps declared stolen 😖 so once I get a replacement for that I'll be back on track! Just might end up shipping a little later than normal this year 😅

Man you're quick! Sadly one of my gifts is currently under investigation as it got marked delivered & didn't show up. Luckily one of the more replaceable things, but still puts a hiccup in my goings!

I'm sure it's more than just games in that basement- I mean, you'll need refreshment while playing! I bet he just found a great pay n' save deal on amontillado! You'd be a fool not to go down & check it out!

Same! (I actually already have one becuase it shipped locally 😉)

I got my assignment! Off to the races!

Heck yes!

Correct! The code has been DM'd to you! I apologize for the delay, I was setup for notifications on DMs, but not replies 😅

So I don't play Call of Duty & I have no idea what this code gets you- it was just cheaper to order the promo bundle than the standard pizza. Rather than let the code get bot-grabbed, DM me with the answer to this question: How many US disc art variants are there for Lunar: The Sliver Star on Sega CD? First right answer wins!

Dude- Christmas can wait!

I threw out about half my magazine collection years ago in a similar situation. Luckily, a couple years ago when it was time to get rid of the rest, I'd learned about the Videogame History Foundation & set up a donation, which felt a lot better! They're not unwanted anymore- a lot of those plastic guitars are $50+ secondhand now, so the scalpers are on them. Which is the other unknown factor- my sister in law used to manage at a thrift store, and some resellers would stay open to close to jump on all the new stuff coming out first. So if one of them was after gaming things? You're out of luck!

Nope! I missed that one by a little over a week! 🤣

Dixit is probably my favorite, & best played with closer friends. None of the cards have words. The active player makes up a clue & says it playing the card face down. Everyone else also plays a card face down to match the clue. Then you flip & try to guess which card is the active player. You score the most if some, but not all players guess right- so it's interesting to see who's able to figure it out. We also play a lot of Betrayal at House on the Hill... it's a horror movie in board game form. You explore a creepy mansion, generated at random by your movements. Eventually you'll trigger 'the haunt'- which changes the gameplay. Based on when/where that happens, there's 50 different scenarios you could end up playing. It's a little rough since you basically have to re-learn the game rules every time, but the variety makes for amazing replay value!

I enjoy the change in gameplay, provided the difficulty spike isn't too much & they're not complete damage sponges. I definitely don't care if they're missing though- I just want finishing a stage to feel satisfying, bosses aren't inherently nessecary.

Sheesh- you get distracted for awhile & miss a 100 page thread of drama! I'm gonna go make some popcorn!

I have not been around here this year as much as I really should be... but I hope y'all will have me back anyway! 😁

Ok, so this is definitely a weird one for here... but I'm not sure where else to offer, so why not? I've got a bunch of these lil' butterfly kits i bought for a stitching meet up years ago that never happened. I've tried to give them away over the years, but it's been slow going. Each kit has thread, fabric, the pattern chart, how-to stich instructions, & a display hoop. Basically everything but the scissors. I've got 3 sets of 2 (see picture) to give away. The envelopes weigh about 3 ounces each & ship from 98422... seems like $5-12 depending on your location & preferred shipping speed. DM me if you might be interested!

Mine has arrived! Had to show off with my copy of the game- bought several years ago, kept the seller note becuase it was funny. Outdated now- I have since acquired a manual. ?

Dibs on Fabio! ?