Man, post-partum right into seasonal affective disorder really is the ol' 1-2 punch, hey? 😆 (I'm doing okay, but holyyyyy)

The Game Awards are in less than a month, and you know I'll be cheering for Expedition 33! ✨️ Tell me all about your Game of the Year hopeful and why! Or if it's not on the list, let me know!

Also, after hearing everybody's auditions, it made me realize how much I miss hosting. 🥲 6 events have left me with some pretty great memories and so many new friendships. I'll absolutely be auditioning for Frost Fatales - mainline will still be a while, but maybe back for 2027 😉.

So I had mentioned that I wouldn't be going for AGDQ hosting this year... ...and that's because I had the absolute honour of being one of your Host Committee this cycle! It was such a joy to be a part of the final cast selections, and I am SO proud of our team and to everyone who gave it a shot 💜✨️

As we count down to Zeldathon Mythos, we're looking back on some segments from Voyage, and my nature documentary came up!! ✨️ Loud warning as always - Phantom Ganon and I don't mix haha! So thankful I got to participate again despite being a country away, 7 months pregnant and fresh off a move! 💜

When the shared brain cell activates ✨️ @daniel.gvg.io

4th shiny has been captured!! ✨️ (and it's a fire type, so I'm extra happy!!) Not playing as often now - just wrapping up some post-game stuff and working on the Royale! Here's my latest high score in medals/trainers from yesterday! 💪

ICYMI: Did you know that there is a particular Spewpa in Pokémon Legends ZA that evolves into the Marine pattern of Vivillon? 💙 All others are the Meadow pattern, so be careful not to get rid of this quest-earned Spewpa by accident!! Happy hunting!!

If you saw the first post, no you didn't. 😉 Derrick has been working on this project for most of the year, and he's looking for a wide variety of input!! If you're following me, you prooooobably love video games, so go send him some votes for the final poll!! ✨️ Would really appreciate it!!

Everyone's doing it, so I'll join the fun 😉✨️

You know what time it isssssss!! ✨️ Who else picked up the new Hyrule Warriors today?? Excited to go back in time with Zelda and best girl, Queen Sonia!! 😍

About a year ago, I was one of the finalists in Tris' first season of the Mario Party Championship, and I had a BLAST. They put a ton of work into this event, and I can guarantee the upcoming season will be so much fun as well! Go subscribe to them RIGHT NOW and go re-watch S1. Playlist below. 😉✨️

Incredible news out of NYC tonight. 🥹 Sending love from north of the border, as always. 🇨🇦

So proud of all my friends!!! 🥹🥹 Can't wait to cheer you all on from a distance, this event is going to be PHENOMENAL.

Good start to the new Megas pack in Pokémon TCG Pocket!! ✨️ 2 immersives down, 1 to go!! I'm also completely caught up on Promo-A cards now besides a premium month miss and a paid Mewtwo EX that I wasn't going to spend 25$ on, lol. SHOW ME YOUR PRETTY CARDS!! 😍

Hmmm...what could she be working on? 🤔

Taking a tiny pause from Pokémon to catch up on some other backlogged games! This week, we're tackling Princess Peach: Showtime!! 🍑 Little Lana would've loved more opportunities to play as the princess, so this brings me joy! I was miserable at the patisserie level, but we'll try to improve. ✨️

Your friendly neighbourhood parents finally made it out for a Halloween party! 🎃 Happy belated Halloween, everyone!! 🧡🖤

My husband is a fervent decorator, so the Halloween stuff was gone by midnight, and the snowy theme has slowly been making an appearance. 😆 My second October coffee is a washed Colombian lot with notes of tart berries and citrus! 😋 Hot drinks taste even better in the cool air!

GDQUEER IS LIVE!!! Go support charity and our lovely runners on Twitch all weekend long! 🌈 Also LOOK AT THIS SHIRT!! @theyetee.com knocks it out of the park every single time. Shout-out to all of my friends who are involved with the event for the next few days!!

Evolved my latest shiny - she's perfection ✨️🌸 Have you found any fun shinies yet? #PokémonLegendsZA

Credits are officially rolled, and I had such a wonderful time with the game. 💜 Although I think I still enjoy Arceus more, the battle system in this one is MUCH better. Excited to continue with it and complete more side quests!! Also!! 3RD SHINY!! ✨️ Still no shiny charm, loving this luck!!

Big day today because I GOT MY SECOND SHINY!! ✨️ (No Shiny Charm) Love my beautiful lil golden fish, promptly evolved him into the big lad. One more power pose with my fave Halloween themed outfit and the very expensive shoes I needed (100k, help!) And we officially hit rank A!! 🌸 #PokémonLegendsZA

Just got rank B and we're continuing towards the end! No new shinies yet, but will keep the hunt going! ✨️ Found a little Litwick buddy to keep me company and an adorable bone-themed Halloween outfit to pose with. 💜

Do you want to work with a very fun, chaotic, charitable group of people? Do you like showing off Zelda speedruns, showcases or semi-fast playthroughs? Do you like beans? If you answered yes to most or all of these questions, consider submitting to our next event, Zeldathon Mythos, form below!! ✨️💜

My husband bought me a monthly coffee subscription to my new fave Canadian roaster, so expect regular bean updates! 🥰 Today's brew is from an award winning Ethiopian farmer featuring sweet notes of blueberry gummies, lavender, and pear. Pure delight, excited to check out each month's offerings!! ☕️

I GOT A SHINY!! ✨️ Teatime with the Swirlix that /almost/ eluded me - found them on top of a lamp post near a market! Will be on the lookout for more shinies as we get closer to the end of the game! 🫡

Power posing through Lumiose City, as always ✨️ New outfits below!! Slowly getting closer to the end of the game - Pokémon Legends continues to be one of my favourite spinoff series so far!!

Climbing the ranks and completing side quests! ✨️ Check out these pictures for more of the fun outfits that I've been putting together during our adventure in #PokémonLegendsZA !! 💜

I can't stop buying clothes, send help. ✨️ Still on the hunt for my first shiny in the wild, hoping for a good one!! #PokémonLegendsZA

A look into the real problem in Lumiose City: The well-being and mental state of some of the NPCs. I hope they’re alright youtu.be/c2Gzqglt_Xc?...

Apologies, this is now a #PokémonLegendsZA fan account (/s, sort of 😉). Having the best time with this game - spending every afternoon with a cup of coffee and a baby on my chest. ✨️

Just got rank X, found myself a cozy outfit for the fall weather, and took Kirlia out for a delightful afternoon coffee! ✨️ Lida is my fave 💙

Another day, another coffee spot ☕️

What you might not know is that during SGDQ, I had a remote behind the scenes buddy who was learning the hosting ropes - Xentari777! 🥳 RIGHT NOW is my host buddy's first ever hosting shift at GDQx, and he's absolutely smashing it. Go send him some love and help them meet our incentives!!

I have JUST started my adventure in Lumiose City with my new gator bestie! 💙 Super pumped to play through the new Pokémon Legends game!! Who did you end up choosing? (Send pics 😍)

Fun fact: did you know that if your employer makes a little error on your maternity leave paperwork, you can lose your health and dental benefits for the whole year? 🙃 And the insurance company will just say: "hey, sorry your workplace messed up, not on us though!"? 🙃🙃 Anyways...appeal time!!

These are some of my favourite days 💕

Now that I'm not pregnant anymore, I'm back to coffee posting!! ☕️ I've been trying out more local Canadian brands lately, and this one is my current favourite! Very fruity, this Colombian Pink Bourbon varietal hits the spottttt! September Coffee Co. (Golden Hour - Mango, Fruit Smoothie, Lychee).

I love Zeldathon 🥹

Did I just reinstall Genshin after not playing for many months? Perhaps. Did I also just get a couple of 5 stars upon my return? You bet. 😉 LAUMA SO BEAUTIFULLLLL.

Time is FLYING - I've already been off work for a month! 🥲 Little one is doing great at 2 weeks, surpassed birth weight (9 lbs 13 oz help lol), and newborn phase is feeling 10x easier second time around. Getting out in the fall leaves every day, pounding back coffee and working on fun things BTS 🥹💜

Volunteer application submitted!! ...but I won't be auditioning for host this time around. 🫡 Catch me enjoying a temporary retirement from the mic while I soak up newborn snuggles!! Best of luck everybody!!

FATALES!!!!! 🧡🖤🧡 Fright Fatales was my baby for a few years, and I'm so excited to see Sky and Asuka continuing the yearly tradition! Please make sure to submit your autumnal/scary games for this fun weekend event - this one was always one of my faves!! 🎃

THIS IS MY FRIEND 😍✨️ (featuring many other friends too!!) Come support Super Mariothon as they raise money for ACLU! Schedule in the picture below!! 🍄🌻🍂🌟

Baby is here. We are healthy. All is well. 💜✨️

Me: overdue - 😠 Also me: coping by spending large amounts of time outside in the crisp fall air, demolishing Pumpkin Spice Lattes daily, and watching Flame Fatales - 😌

If you're interested in volunteering for GDQ's newest event, GDQueer, make sure to submit your application now!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 (Priority being given to queer applicants in particular!) I'll be cheering in the audience!!

Finished off my 20s strong with a year of fun events, moving into our new home, and with most of it spent growing our second little one 🌸 Ready for a new decade with the ones I love most 🥳🎂

We're ready for you any day, little one ✨️🌸