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Game of Thrones: The Finale for Me
Lately, I’ve been rewatching Naruto. Part 1 and Part 2 are comprised of hundreds of hours of television. Dattebayo! Is it good? You ask. Should I watch it? Well, I say, embarrassed. Of course not! So…. this post is actually about Game of Thrones, not Naruto. It’s been 5 years since the finale, and I Continue reading
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embracing post-con blues.
How was your TwitchCon? Had you been before? Did you make new friends? Did you meet your favorite streamer/player/host/personality? Did you meet a fan? Now that you’re home… how are you? After a packed weekend of reunions, introductions, and networking it’s natural to feel a little down. Post-con blues are easily diagnosed, but not so Continue reading
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Goodbye, Mr. Bitey
Meet Mr. Bitey, a cheap plastic T-Rex I can’t seem to throw away. Mr. Bitey moved with me across 14 states and 3 apartments. Once, you could squeeze his arms to open and close his jaws. Now, his arms are snapped off, and he can’t stand alone. He lays around my apartment, occasionally moved from Continue reading
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goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
The Midwest goodbye is a celebrated tradition of taking forever to leave someplace you’ve been invited. The host does not wish for you to leave, and the guest does not wish to go. It starts in the living room. “Weeeeelp,” you drawl, slapping your knee. “It’s ’bout that time.” The conversation moves to the kitchen, Continue reading
About Me
Darlene writes about esports, community, fandom, and microcultures.
Darlene ChaniMaya Postma 