this is some other stuff

I have no pics to share of finished objects this month, because I didn't finish anything. I touched three projects, with the vast majority being my FFXIV Fan Fest entry, which still isn't done. I have until the 6th, so hope springs eternal.


[Image Description: A pivot table showing I crafted over 30 hours in February 2026.]

I am pleased with the efforts this month. I definitely could have done MORE, but what I did was pretty impressive. Lots of trial and error to get things perfect. I like what I've accomplished thus far, and look forward to sharing the completed items with you.

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getyourwordsout isn't going too great. I'm supposed to be writing 10 days a month. I did not meet that goal in January so started February with a deficit, and only managed 2 days in February. And yes, I did count leaving Kiss Battle prompts as a writing day, because as I was leaving prompts, I was doing lots of "writing" in my head.

I suppose I could have counted a third day for the day I downloaded Scrivener and went through its tutorial, because
that's writing-adjacent, but I've already turned in my totals for February. Ah well.

As for the second day I wrote: man, why couldn't that count for multiple days? I wrote FOUR HOURS that day, getting into the state of Flow. The words just kept tumbling out! I'm very pleased that happened. I do need to return to that piece and finish it, but first comes the Fan Fest entry.

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It is only March 1st, and I am halfway through my reading goal for the year! Huzzah! okay okay, a six book goal isn't that impressive, but when I set that goal, I really did think that would be a challenge.

In February, I finished a reread of Connie Willis' To Say Nothing of the Dog, which is a delightful time travel mystery. Even knowing how it ends, it was still fun to reread because of the journey to the conclusion. A++++ book, would reread again in the future.

I also devoured TJ Alexander's A Gentleman's Gentleman in a few days. This book showed up on a list of "Top Romance Novels of the Century" and it sounded fun, so I bought it because it was a decent price at Bookshop.org, even though I hadn't read the author before. I quite enjoyed the book, though I do have some quibbles. I think the choice to write it from only one of the lovers' POV (Christopher) did work for this book, but it meant I had a lesser feel for who James was as a person individual from Christopher. And although I had no doubt the couple was happy together, I couldn't rightfully say I believed they were actually in love.

I do think the book was skillfully written. It's a historical romance, but it does a good job of fitting LGBTQIA characters into that timeframe. Never once did I feel like the characters didn't belong in that setting.

I definitely do not regret buying the book, and will probably reread in the future. I'd recommend it, especially if you're look for trans romances!