I made a rags-to-riches color legacy for Paralives, because the one I wanted doesn’t exist yet Every so often a game hands you a gap instead of a feature, and you just have to build the thing yourself. So here’s what happened. I’ve been playing Paralives since it landed in Early Access, and like every unhinged simulation-game…
The Perfect Prism Legacy — Score Sheet The Perfect Prism Legacy Score Sheet · Paralives EA 1.0 SIENASAYS.COM A LASTBARDOU ORIGINAL PARALIVES EA · 2026 Player Name Save Name Date Started # Generation Career Domain Heirloom Rank ✓ Skill ✓ Heir ✓ Pts 01 Red — The Founder Fitness 💪 Dumbells 02 Orange — The…
The Worst Version of Me Still Deserves a Nice Day Out
I have been absolutely miserable for two weeks. Not “a little under the weather” miserable. The kind where your body just refuses to cooperate on every front. Food poisoning that my autoimmune system turned into a several day ordeal, a bathroom that was mid-renovation from a neighbor’s water leak, a night spent on the floor…
Decoding St. Patrick’s Day Myths with My Redhead Hair-itage
Every March, the world turns green to celebrate a specific version of Irish culture. As a redhead, St. Patrick’s Day is a complicated holiday. It is one of the few times a year where my hair color is “celebrated,” but it is also the time when stereotypes are at their loudest. People see red hair…
Cat-Blocked: Why I’ve Been Offline Since April
It is nearly impossible to keep a ‘proper’ blogging schedule when your workspace is a literal cat highway. My keyboard is apparently the best place for Sushi to do his little dance whenever he wants attention. He always takes the most inconvenient route possible to get to the window behind my monitor. He insists on…
Paws, Piles, & Problems: The Clutter Chronicles
Why I’m Documenting This Journey Moving in together is supposed to be an exciting milestone, a moment of blending lives and creating a shared home. And in many ways, it was. When Brayden and I first moved in together, we were filled with optimism, thinking we would effortlessly combine our belongings and create a cozy,…
Exploring Tokyo’s Safe and Reliable Gluten-Free Food Choices
A Celiac’s Tokyo Tale The neon glow of Akihabara, the rumblings of the subway trains, the bustling markets of Tsukiji – Tokyo is a sensory overload, a city where ancient traditions meet futuristic innovation. For a traveler, it’s a dream destination. But for someone with celiac disease, the initial excitement can quickly turn into a…
Gluten-Free Fast Food: Guide to Proven Safe, Epic Bites
Eating gluten-free isn’t just a preference for some of us—it’s a necessity. As someone with celiac disease, I know firsthand how challenging (and frustrating) it can be to find truly gluten-free fast food that’s actually safe to eat. Sure, plenty of places slap a “gluten-free” label on their menu, but that doesn’t mean we won’t…
5 Romantasy Series That Destroyed Me (In the Best Way)
As a dedicated fantasy romance reader, I’ve encountered countless stories that have swept me off my feet and left a lasting impact. Some series, however, go beyond mere enjoyment; they become part of who I am. Here’s a list of fantasy romance books that have ruined me (in the best way) and made me believe…
Pi Day 2025: Empower Your Tastebuds with Unparalleled Gluten-Free Pies
March 14th is one of my favorite unofficial holidays—Pi Day! A day where math enthusiasts and pie lovers unite in the best way possible: by baking and eating way too much pie. As someone who is both celiac and a pie enthusiast, I love using this as an excuse to whip up some gluten-free treats….