There is a deep sense of relief that comes with crying over a piece of good theatre. It's not just the adoration or pride in knowing the performers. It's this permission to celebrate or grieve or whatever it is you've got brewing. You can let it out. That's what I feel when I watch these three women perform.
My partner @katie_duiven (center) and her castmates @singingtomato (left) and @madeleine.vanderwell (right) sing Soft Place To Land from Waitress, accompanied by David Armbrecht on acoustic guitar, at an event for their theatre before their actual show.
These women are currently bringing the house down on Thursday nights in Waitress at The Civic Theatre in Grand Rapids. This New Yorker🙋🏼♂️ (and Bostonian) is very jealous that Michigan gets their talents all to itself for the entire run. Thankfully, this glimpse into their performance exists, and you can all see it. If you're inspired to come see the full show in Michigan, hit me up 🤘🏻 I'll be at every one😁
Meantime, I hope you get a chance to cry over good theatre like this. May we all be so lucky.
To my partner of nearly 3 years, I love you.
You care.
You really care about everyone.
You can't help but help.
You activate at the needs of others.
Unconsciously.
Every day.
Never doubt your contributions to the greater good. I've lived just long enough to know that not everyone cares like you care.
It is one of the many things that make you special, and it is something that is felt by all who know you.
I see your efforts every day.
You are tireless.
So take a nap. Have some snacks. Be held by those who love you.
Everyone can rest a little easier at night knowing that people still care.
You are here.
Happy birthday, my love.
THE VIDEO GAME BLOG IS ALIVE!! Link in bio🤓
Passion project? Or procrastination project? Hard to tell sometimes, but I really felt drawn to do this. I love video games both as an art form and a hobby. I play in order to think critically about them and so I can decompress from the general stress it takes just to exist. I've put a lot of work into these reviews. I hope you'll enjoy reading them. But, more importantly, I hope that, one day, you'll have a long, nerdy conversation with me about the games you love to play and why.
Please, enjoy. Thank you🙏🏼
An even bigger thank you to @sarahmo_jo for her patience and editing expertise.
Thank you to @carolinamanent for designing the website.
Thank you to @lonelion_924 for their artwork.
And, last but not least, thank you to my partner @katie_duiven for always encouraging me and for loving me despite how much I fart. ❤️ That's love, babyyyy!
Unxboxing new-old titles from @dkoldies !!
Also, looks like the audio transcriber can do every word except "Wii", "Mii-verse", and my last name 😆 the latter is giving me delightful flashbacks to grade school.
This was also my first attempt at this kind of video. How'd we do?
This is a fake ad for ketchup. Eat ketchup. It's good for you. Put it right on the spoon and shove it up your face. Do it. You won't. Loser.
Lol, okay. This is a shot from my session with @portraitsofpower_ aka Harley Yeagar with makeup by @bgjaramillo.beauty aka Brenda Garcia Jaramillo. It makes me feel good about myself, so I'm framing it here in the palm of your hand. You weren't using this space anyway.
#fakead
It's all adorable. All the time.
Hoa from Skrollcat Studio.
Edited by @d.gutentag
Animation by @lonelion_924
Intro Music by #gramlesstrevorjones and @sarahmo_jo
Written, directed, produced by me.
#gamereview #adorable #ghibli #gamesyoushouldplay
From @surgentstudios and @abzysalim comes Tales of Kenzera: Zau!
I had so much fun exploring this game. I'm actually gonna be attempting my first podcast episode about it. Very excited.
Also, be sure to check out this dev teams social media. They have so much great content on how and why they built this game. So cool to see the curtain pulled back on such an intimate creative process. In particular, go watch their short film "My Shoes, Your Feet" on YouTube!
Edited by @d.gutentag
Animation by @lonelion_924
Intro Music by Trevor Jones and @sarahmo_jo
Written, directed, and produced by me.
#talesofkenzera #newgame #videogame #review #reaction #gamesyoushouldplay
GYSP - Viewfinder from @sad_owl_studio
Started to change the approach a little bit😁
Edited by @d.gutentag
Animation by @lonelion_924
Intro Music by Gramless Trevor Jones and @sarahmo_jo
Written, directed, and produced by me.
#gamereview #games #gamer #viewfinder #photography #puzzle #puzzlegame #play
GYSP - Olliolli World
Edited by @d.gutentag
Intro sound by Gramless Trevor Jones and @sarahmo_jo
Animation by @lonelion_924
Written, directed, and produced by me.
#gamereview #games #gamer #gamesyoushouldplay #ollie #skate #wipeout
"We make fishing...fun!"
A bold promise, my friends, but one that is ultimately fulfilled! From developer @blacksaltgames DREDGE is a rare beast. A lovecraftian open-world fishing RPG, with excellent exploration and a secret ending worth seeking out.
Though its story isn't quite as deep as the depths themselves, Dredge deftly immerses players within both its mysteries and its simple yet addictive gameplay loop.
Verdict:
PLAY THIS GAME.
Edited by @d.gutentag
Intro Animated by @lonelion_924
Intro Music by #gramlesstrevorjones
Intro Voice by @sarahmo_jo
Written and Directed by @trindabago
#dredge #dredgegame #gamereview #games #gamer #fishing #fishinggame #rpg #rpggame #gamesyoushouldplay
Welcome to Games You Should Play!
This is the beginning, y'all! I've always wanted to produce content around videogames and videogame storytelling, and this is my first attempt.
JUSANT - from @dontnod_ent
I like this game. You should play it. Here's why😁
You may already know these games. That's cool! This is just in case you don't, or if you haven't gotten to try them yet. Check it out!
For more thoughts, I'll soon be publishing a personal blog with longer, full-length reviews. Thank you for watching! Stay tuned 🧡
Huge thank you to this team!!!
Editing: @d.gutentag
Animation: @lonelion_924
Intro Song: "Gramless" Trevor Jones
Intro Voice: @sarahmo_jo
#gamesyoushouldplay #games
#gamer #review #play #cozygame #gamereview
