8. A New Year Friendzy!

[chromaskies]

So in revamping the community, I'm hosting a new years friendzy! I reused a previous years image and questions because I feel they still work. Please consider subscribing to the community for more frienzys. The more that subscribe, the more that can participate, the more friends you may make!



 

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Merfilly | senmut | Sharpest_Asp

[senmut]

The Basics
Name: Call me Asp
Age: middle
Pronouns: They/Them, not fussed at others
Country: The Dystopian States of America

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: None. Don't believe in them, and I celebrate my personal new year elsewhen.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: New? No. Planning on revisiting old friends in all categories. This year is about comfort.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: I run communal_creators so need to plan both the small and big event there. all_worlds_of_mccaffrey may or may not happen to celebrate her centennial.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: Old interest, but hoping to do some handsewing.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: Doesn't really apply.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: My children were all under my roof for a full week on a visit.
Do you have any new years traditions?: We have a traditional meal, and if my middle son is available, a birthday party.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: Write.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: If you're fannish, even if not MY fandoms, I'm generally interested. I like a mix of interests, as well as a smattering or more of who you are in the blogs I follow.
What do you like to read about?: A bit of everything.
How often do you check your friends feed?: Dreamwidth is my social home. I read here daily, multiple times a day.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: I won't follow willfully ignorant people, people who rate "honesty" above kindness, or people who only post doom and gloom about the world.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: Not at all. It's my primary focus.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: I have been majorly active in DC Comics, Transformers, Star Wars, and Forgotten Realms. I have smaller stakes in Anne McCaffrey, Elfquest, Star Trek, Forever Knight, and literally hundreds of other fandoms I read and write in.

Currently...
Reading: Fanfic; Yuletide just wrapped and I am checking out the writers of the fics I recced.
Watching: In theory, still in the midst of Black Sails but visual media is harder for me these days.
Playing: Silly clicky phone games.
Thinking about: My next fic
Hobby/Interest: Writing. Original and fannish.
Planning for: my wife's birthday

Re: Merfilly | senmut | Sharpest_Asp

[ysabetwordsmith]

>> all_worlds_of_mccaffrey may or may not happen to celebrate her centennial. <<

That would be awesome. Hmm, allbingo still has April open if you'd like to a bingo fest for her birthday.

>> Old interest, but hoping to do some handsewing.<<

:D I do that too! Currently I have a skirt repair going for a friend. But I found a place that sells (among other things) partially finished patchwork, so I thought it'd be fun to buy some and stick them on random plain clothes or totes.

>>Write.<<

goals_on_dw has Fannish 50, Full Content on Dreamwidth, and Writing posts up -- good for inspiration, or finding things to read.

>>If you're fannish, even if not MY fandoms, I'm generally interested. I like a mix of interests, as well as a smattering or more of who you are in the blogs I follow.<<

I sometimes post fannish content. Much of what I write is original, but fannish prompts are welcome in the Poetry Fishbowl and Creative Jam, since I can use those for freebies.

>> people who only post doom and gloom about the world.<<

Admittedly I post a lot of "how the sky is falling today" science news, but I try to include positive news and ways that people can fix what's broke.

>>I have been majorly active in DC Comics, Transformers, Star Wars, and Forgotten Realms. I have smaller stakes in Anne McCaffrey, Elfquest, Star Trek, Forever Knight, and literally hundreds of other fandoms I read and write in.<<

Yep, we've got some overlap. :D

[althea_valara]

+waves to Asp above!+

The Basics
Name: Althea Valara (my chosen name). You can call me Althea.
Age: middle years
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Country: USA

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Not really resolutions. I have some fannish things I'd like to work on this year, though.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: I intend to play Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. I hope to continue reading the Murderbot series. Maybe some Courtney Milan romance books, too? I don't do TV or movies.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Not really? I *am* participating in getyourwordsout for the first time, hoping to finish enough ladiesbingo fics for a line or two.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: Not new ones, I don't think? Maybe do more weaving on my Zoom Loom.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: I didn't make resolutions, but I felt I had a pretty good year. Yes, there's room for improvement, which I hope to work on this year!
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Working hard to launch my Neocities site for a snowflake_challenge. Getting invited into Twitch's monetization problem (not affiliate yet but I can start earning money!). Hitting 100 followers on Twitch.
Do you have any new years traditions?: I make a few year's turn posts in my journal.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: Read. Stay employed. Continue working on my depression and anxiety. Make new friends, both online and off.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Friendly folks, mostly. My journal is one part crafting updates, one part squeeing over videos and their music, and one part (probably the biggest part) thinking aloud as I try to deal with my emotions. I'm kinda sorta wanting to cut back on that third part, because I feel it's getting tiring. I'd like to whine less and celebrate more, if that makes sense.
What do you like to read about?: People's passions. It doesn't have to be something I'm interested in myself - anybody talking passionately about something is really cool to see. I don't mind people talking about mental health challenges either, because hey, been there done that.
How often do you check your friends feed?: Multiple times a day.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: MAGA types. People who are racist or queerphobic or make fun of the disabled.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: Nope! Though I might skip it if it's not my fandom... but then again, I might NOT skip it, if you're being especially enthusiastic, because that's just cute.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: I am mostly into Final Fantasy, with Kingdom Hearts a second. Other things I've been into in the past that I wouldn't mind reading about: Sliders, seaQuest, Star Wars, Star Trek (mostly TNG and VOY with a bit of DS9), interactive fiction/text adventures, Farscape, Doctor Who. I used to be a bit fan of Joss Whedon's shows but have mixed feelings about them now since I feel off HARD of being a fan of Joss himself.

Currently...
Reading: Contact, Carl Sagan
Watching: ...um, Wheel of Fortune at dinner? I don't really do TV
Playing: Final Fantasy XI, Final Fantasy XV, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories (all on my Twitch stream). Also intend to start E33 soon.
Thinking about: How Soken-san is an incredibly adorable genius.
Hobby/Interest: Knitting, Crochet, some pin loom weaving, video games especially the Final Fantasy franchise, Twitch streaming, documenting video games by writing fan scripts of them
Planning for: Mostly hoping/planning on finishing fics for Ladies Bingo!

Hello!

[ysabetwordsmith]

>> Not really resolutions. I have some fannish things I'd like to work on this year, though. <<

Go you! Do whatever works for you.

>> My journal is one part crafting updates <<

Crafting is awesome. :D I follow get_knitted and justcreate for the update posts.

>> thinking aloud as I try to deal with my emotions. I'm kinda sorta wanting to cut back on that third part, because I feel it's getting tiring. I'd like to whine less and celebrate more, if that makes sense.<<

I post a lot of news, and sometimes that gets really depressing. So I counterbalance it with positive news posts and try to include what people can do to help.

Some folks do 3_good_things_a_day or Thankful Thursday.

>> People's passions. It doesn't have to be something I'm interested in myself - anybody talking passionately about something is really cool to see. <<

I post so many links, some folks use me as a newsfeed. There is a lot of science news, town design, some vocabulary, and just random stuff I thought was nifty.

Hello!

[ysabetwordsmith]

The Basics
Name: ysabetwordsmith
Country: USA


The New Year

Do you have any resolutions?: Yes, here they are. I like a target-rich environment. I post weekly updates in January, then monthly updates later in the year, in my blog and at goals_on_dw.

Here is my review of 2025 goals.


Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?:

Next up in books will be Scholarly Pursuits: A Queer Cozy Academia Anthology from duckprintspress. Also my partner just gave me a book on the non-children's work of Dr. Seuss.

We just spotted The Great Pottery Throw Down so that'll be our next show. I was hoping it'd be like Blown Away, but it's actually modeled after The Great British Bake Off so the participants are amateurs. Still sounds fun.

We collect tabletop games. The last acquisitions were Cards Against Humanity and a cube puzzle involving screws, both for my partner. I prefer We Didn't Playtest This At All.


Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?:

I run a Poetry Fishbowl in my blog on the first Tuesday of each month. January 6 will be "Short Forms" and after that we'll pick themes for early 2026. Drop by then and throw me some prompts, or just watch the fun!

I typically participate in the crowdfunding Creative Jam on the third weekend of each month. January 17-18 will be "Memories."

Later on I have marchmetamatterschallenge and Three Weeks for Dreamwidth scheduled.

For brick and mortar events, I use A Day Away from Effingham Magazines. Here is Fall/Winter 2025.


Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?:

I want to try crochet this year.


Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?:

Almost all of them. Here is my review of 2025 goals.


What were your favorite memories from the past year?:

I made several terraria, including this candy jar one.

Tuscola Winter Window Walk, done by a local artist.

Lights on the Prairie, a walk-through holiday display.


Do you have any new years traditions?:

Yes. I make Crockpot African Black-Eyed Peas for supper on New Year's Eve, and we toast in the new year with a celebratory beverage -- the last few years it's been muscadine grape juice.


Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?:

Previously I've had one deliberate landrace going, the Shithouse Marigolds. I'm currently working on zinnias and sunflowers. I'm watching for more types of landrace seeds to try.


The New Friends

What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?:

People who are interesting and active on Dreamwidth. An interest in poetry or nature is helpful. I like connecting with other folks who are into writing, art, crafts, or photography.


What do you like to read about?:

I enjoy news links, especially positive news. Most of my fiction reading is science fiction and fantasy; in nonfiction, cookbooks. In fanwork, I favor longfic. I'm generally interested in finding more folks who post their full content on Dreamwidth rather than just links to other platforms.


How often do you check your friends feed?:

Daily when I have time, sporadically when I'm busy. I also use Latest Things a lot.


Do you have any deal-breakers?:

I tend to avoid friends-locked blogs because the lock dingbat is too small for me to see.


Do you mind reading about fandom?:

I enjoy fandom. I like reading the Fannish 50 stuff. I look forward to snowflake_challenge and marchmetamatterschallenge.


If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?:

Fandoms of interest include the Avengers, Good Omens, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Lucifer, Magnificent 7, The Sandman, The Sentinel, Shadowhunters, Sherlock Holmes, Star Trek, Star Wars, Stargate, Supernatural, Teen Wolf, Tolkien, and the X-Men. Plus a ton of other stuff; we have pretty much wallpapered our house with books and videos.


Currently...

Reading:

I'm almost done with Turns of Fate.


Watching:

We are currently watching Love Death + Robots and last night's "The Other Large Thing" was brilliant.


Thinking about:

Ways to work toward a global culture. The topic came up in my blog recently, and we all agreed that humanity currently lacks the skills needed to achieve a healthy global culture. So I got to thinking about how to put the bottom rungs on that ladder.


Hobby/Interest:

We've collected a lot of wall art that needs to be hung; that's on my goal list.

Winter is peak birdfeeding time. Today I saw at least 4 male cardinals chasing each other around the trees, two squirrels, and a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches.


Planning for:

Spring catalogs are arriving from all the nurseries, so I'll be making plant orders soon. That's always exciting.

I'm still working on filling in the notes for my 2026 desktop calendar. I need to check for upcoming events.

Re: Hello!

[hafnia]

Was already planning to friend you anyway thanks to your kind comment in reply to mine, but the fact that you have heard of (!) and also enjoy We Didn't Playtest This At All is a wonder, so! :D FRIENDING INCOMING.

[moonlitspells]

The Basics
Name: Umbra (nickname, but would def be cool if it were my name)
Age: Late 30's
Pronouns: She/her
Country: USA

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: I don't really do resolutions, it's always failed for me and my brain has a negative outlook of it. However, I have consistent, everyday goals that I'm slowly getting better at a following and achieving! It's kind of a weird thing for me.

Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Well I've been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and I love the game, but I'm looking for other cozy gaames similar. I don't really have extra time to sink into MMOs sadly. Otherwise, not really. I sometimes will listen to radio on youtube music to find new music in the genre I like.

Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Moving, but otherwise not currently. I want to start going to local events, so I suppose that counts!

Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I really like to get back into web design and graphic design, it's just finding time to do that lol. Also perling. Mainly wanting to get back into my old hobbies and maybe learn how to make resin charms for jewelry making and other things! For the longest time, I had interest in occult-related stuff (stuff such as tarot reading and spell-casting)so I finally took the plunge and started my new journey. I was previously Christian, but it's just not for me now. (I want to make is super duper, crystal clear that I don't have problems with others being Chistian, so long as there's mutual respect there. I'm totally okay with it)

Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: See first question please.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: It's been a bad year honestly and I know there were good points, but I unfortunately thing repression has been a thing that I need to work through. I don't remember a lot of good but I know it's up there in my brain.

Do you have any new years traditions?: Spending time with family, but otherwise, not really.

Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: Self-love and learning to be okay with doing things alone. Not that I really want to do things alone, but more so as a carry over to be happy with me until I meet someone who will actually be what I need and not just settling for what's in front of me. Now if what's in front of me may end being what I want and need (I have crushes at work or may work things out with my ex), then that's wonderful too.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Like-minded, genuine and kind and caring friends! Someone who will care and reach out. If we end up trading other accounts or phone numbers after a while of getting to know each other, I'd be open to that! If we ever meet up in real life, even better! Being a witch too is a plus but not required. I'm very respectful of others religions, even if they are not a pagan.

What do you like to read about?: Anything really, but I don't relate much to posts only about moming and kids. I just won't have anything to comment on, but I'm not against reading about it, just to make that clear. I, myself post about life, thoughts, memes, surveys, craft/hobby creations. Kinda just everything lol.

How often do you check your friends feed?: I think every other day or every 3 days.

Do you have any deal-breakers?: The normal stuff; extreme right-wingers, Trump supporters, mean/belligerent people, impatient drivers willing to do stupid maneuvers that put others at risk.

Do you mind reading about fandom?: I don't mind it, but if it's the only thing posted about, I just won't have much to say unless I get into it or are into said fandom!

If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: N/A

Currently...
Reading: Nothing currently
Watching: A sleep learning video about herbs and natural treatments.
Playing: Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Thinking about: Cleaning and putting together my new shelf!
Hobby/Interest: Studying tarot, herbology, reading oracle cards for myself, making jewelry and overall learning about crystals, spell-casting and paganism. I think I'm gonna sew tonight, maybe make some fabric coasters c:

Planning for: Nothing directly right now, but I want to put my two new shelves together and get those decorated. I may end up spray painting the used one.

Hello!

[ysabetwordsmith]

>>I don't really do resolutions, it's always failed for me and my brain has a negative outlook of it. However, I have consistent, everyday goals that I'm slowly getting better at a following and achieving! It's kind of a weird thing for me.<<

Setting goals is all about figuring out what works for you. goals_on_dw has a bunch of resources, not just for resolutions, but other methods too. There's a page for Alternatives with some hilarious additions this year.

>>I want to start going to local events, so I suppose that counts!<<

There are online options, but search targeting is terrible nowadays.

Check towns near you for a town website. They're often crummy too, but a couple near me have splendid event / calendar pages. It depends on who's passionate about promoting their town.

Check all surviving local newspapers for extra publications. There's a town south of us whose newspaper company puts out multiple area magazines. A Day Away covers the whole of central Illinois for events and attractions; here is the Fall/Winter 2025 edition.

Tourist offices in town, and rest areas between towns, typically have racks of handouts for events and attractions.

>> maybe learn how to make resin charms for jewelry making and other things! <<

That's increasingly popular around here. One lady made buttons!

>>For the longest time, I had interest in occult-related stuff (stuff such as tarot reading and spell-casting)so I finally took the plunge and started my new journey.<<

Go you! Our coven page is here. It has a lot of resources. You might like the Llewellyn annuals -- the 2026 ones are probably on sale by now.

>> I, myself post about life, thoughts, memes, surveys, craft/hobby creations. <<

Science, nature, crafts, gardening, birdfeeding, poetry, fantasy, science fiction, news.

>>Studying tarot, herbology, reading oracle cards for myself, making jewelry and overall learning about crystals, spell-casting and paganism.<<

I collect crystals and divinatory decks. Ever see Yooperlite? It's our new favorite, UV reactive but unlike many of those even I can't spot it in ordinary light. We bought a UV flashlight.

I do laissez-faire permaculture, and other gardens including herbs. Used to write for Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac but sadly they discontinued that. :(

>>I may end up spray painting the used one.<<

I've got a flapping pegasus decoration with the wings done in a lace pattern. You put down a base coat, fasten cheap lace over the surface, then spray paint a contrast color over it.

[pasta]

The Basics
Name: Jen
Age: 40
Pronouns: She/Her
Country: Eastern USA

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Mostly related to general health. Moving more, lifting more, less snacking late at night, better sleep. Now that my kids are school age, I've had a little more time to myself.

Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: I read 43 books this year, I'd like to surpass that number this year. I'm looking forward to playing the new Death Stranding 2 game. And I want to go back to Animal Crossing. Maybe another run of Baldur's Gate III. Also waiting for Plur1bus Season 2, which probably won't be for awhile.

Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Not much! Heading to Maine with the fam at the end of the year to visit my bestie. She has a beautiful house on the bay, so we'll take a mini road trip.

Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: No, but I would really like to cultivate my current hobbies more. Drawing, photography, reading, crochet.

Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: Yes, some! I moved more. I read a bit more. I took more photographs with my camera.

What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Staying in a cabin in the Poconos with my husband and kids. We had a good time swimming, paddleboarding, and eating. It was a nice trip with just the 4 of us.

Do you have any new years traditions?: No. Our New Year's started off as a bust, since the kids were sick. We had to cancel all of our New Year's Eve and Day plans. We spent a low key time at home, which was still fun. The kids are mostly better now.

Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: Concentrate more on my health. That means physical health, but also mental health. Work on my body, catching up on doctor's appointments, but also cultivating my hobbies.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Someone like me. I write long boring entries about my thoughts, hobbies, 2 kids, asshole cat, and husband. I'm an animator for TV on hiatus so I'm mostly now a SAHM. I've been active and consistent on LJ/DW since 2001 and am very consistent. I'm looking for someone just like that. Consistent, active, and people who wrote long "boring" entries about their lives.

What do you like to read about?: I love reading about LIFE! Everyone's jobs, relationships, children, hobbies, and lives. Bonus if they're from another country or have a different kind of life from mine.

How often do you check your friends feed?: Every day like a stalker.

Do you have any deal-breakers?: I am anti-bigots and pro-vaccine, so I'd like someone on similar wavelengths.

Do you mind reading about fandom?: While I enjoy many fandoms, it's not my favorite thing to read, I'd rather not. I'd much rather read about people's lives and thoughts.

If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: N/A

Currently...
Reading: "Listen for the Lie" by Amy Tintera
Watching: Plur1bus
Playing: Nothing right now. Waiting for Death Stranding 2 to come out on PC so I can play it. Tired of passing by the living room covering my eyes because my husband is playing it on PS5. But I am much more comfy playing games on a PC.
Thinking about: Dinner. I'm hungry!
Hobby/Interest: Reading and photography.
Planning for: Tomorrow. My parents have my 2 kids, so I'm thinking about something fun my husband and I can do. It's probably gonna be a Costco run followed by a meal somewhere though. After the holiday, there's just a lot of cleaning up to do.

[matsushima]

I also write long, boring entries about my life and like to read long, boring entries about other people's lives. We have a bunch of friends and communities in common, too! Would you like to give it a try?

[justphoenix]

The Basics
Name: Amy
Age: 40s
Pronouns: she/her
Country: USA

The New Year

Do you have any resolutions?: Not resolutions, per se, but goals. Many of them are centered around fitness and biking. I started working with a personal trainer in December and want to keep up going to the gym and building strength.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Just finished Season 1 of The Pitt, just in time for S2 to come out! I was an ER fan many years ago and super psyched for this.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Answered below
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?:Spin classes? I've never done one, but I tried a Peloton over the holidays and liked it. I have no room for a Peloton in my house, nor the desire to give away my information to be sold.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: My only resolution was to be angry. And I had plenty to be angry about.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Date night in Salem in June, our family trip to Vermont, meeting my baby nephew and giving him cuddles.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Not really? The last few years, it's been watching movies with my wife and kiddo.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?:

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: I'm pretty open on this. I've had DW/LJ friends from all walks of life, all ages, and around the world.
What do you like to read about?: I like to read about people's daily lives.
How often do you check your friends feed?: Daily, at least
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Most people will reply with racism, sexism, homophobia, etc. though I've never found that to be a problem on here. A big dealbreaker for me would be a journal with a ton of diet talk, as I'm strongly averse to it.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: No, as long as it's not the only subject of the journal. I'm not really into fandom before, but I encourage all weird and geeky interests. And the not so weird ones :)
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: N/A

Currently...
Reading: Bury Our Bones in Midnight Soil (fantasy) by VE Schwab and Late Bloomer (sapphic romance) by Mazey Eddings
Watching: The Pitt. Yeah, sorry, one track mind.
Playing: Mostly board games.
Thinking about: trying to jumpstart myself into writing again.
Hobby/Interest: puzzles, baking
Planning for: a weeklong biking vacation in Europe (June), going back to work after almost two weeks off (Monday)

[carriea31]

Spin classes are SO MUCH FUn!

[matsushima]

The Basics
Name: Meep
Age: 37 in February
Pronouns: e/em/eirs preferred (she/her/hers OK)
Country: Japan (originally from USA)

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: I still haven't gotten around to writing down my resolutions/goals. 😅 I give myself until Epiphany (January 6) to "settle in" to the new year. I know I want to work on my doll photography skills and find a better work-life balance but, other than that, I haven't decided on anything in specific.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: I'm looking forward to Interview with the Vampire (S3) and TRIGUN STARGAZE. I'm not "looking forward to it," exactly, as I've been putting off reading it for months, but I really ought to read The Rose Field.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: I'm hoping my mom can come visit me in Japan this spring and that I can visit home and see the rest of my family in the summer.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I'm moving sometime this year and I still don't know if that will be locally (within Tokyo), domestically (within Japan), or internationally (back to the U.S.) so I'm trying not to buy any more hobby/craft supplies and use up what I've got here.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: It was a tough year but my friends and family really helped me get through it.
Do you have any new years traditions?: When I'm in Japan, I like to go to a Shinto shrine for New Year's to do hatsumode (first prayers) right around midnight.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: I want to crochet and write more. I'd really like to get back into querying and submitting but that might be too much, emotionally, with all of the other upheaval I already know is coming this year.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: I like casual flist buddies who comment at least occasionally. If you want to [text] chat on Discord, too, that's also cool.
What do you like to read about?: I like to read about everybody's daily lives, whatever that looks like for you. What are you doing with your day? What's on your mind? I like that Dreamwidth is more honest and less polished than algorithmic social media.
How often do you check your friends feed?: At least a few times per week but usually once or twice a day.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: I'm a genderqueer disabled lesbian converting to Judaism with an anti-Zionist rabbi. I'll let you draw your own conclusions from that description.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I don't mind reading about your thoughts on fandom, your squee and so on, but I'm not a good fit for journals that mostly post fic.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: Any, really. I'm more interested in your thoughts/feelings than the specific fandoms, you know? Fandoms you'll probably see me post about: Saiyuki, The Hunger Games, His Dark Materials, Interview with the Vampire, TRIGUN STARGAZE.

Currently...
Reading: I just finished rereading Saiyuki (all of it, from the original series through Reload Blast and the spin-offs/prequels). Last night I started reading The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson because my students love her books and I've never read one.
Watching: Fit for TV:The Reality of The Biggest Loser. I like documentaries. One of my goals for 2026 is to watch more TV.
Playing: I don't play video games much but I heard there's new DLC coming for Animal Crossing: New Horizons this month so I'll probably get back into that for a little bit.
Thinking about: I'm on winter break (from work and grad school) for another week so I'm trying not to think too much at all. 😛
Hobby/Interest: Like I said above, I'm working on my doll photography skills. I ordered clothes for my newest doll and I'm looking forward to getting them so I can play with her more. (Right now, she's wearing borrowed pajamas.)
Planning for: I'm submitting my second ever paper/conference proposal soon! Fingers crossed that it's accepted.

[meepettemu]

I just read ‘the reappearance of Rachel price’ last week. It wasn’t bad as a book although I struggled with it a bit in places

[mythicmistress]

The Basics
Name: MythicMistress
Age: 30's
Pronouns: She/Her
Country: USA (aggrieved sigh...)

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: I'm going to try to build a writing habit via getyourwordsout, does that count?
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: New Murderbot Diaries book, new Coffee Talk game, playing Mega Man games outside of the X series.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Sunshine Revival.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: Maybe learning a new musical instrument.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: N/A
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: I can't think of any.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Haven't been doing too much of my family's tradition of playing cards on New Year's Eve these past few years.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: Maybe going back to dance class/voice lessons/yoga class.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Ones who wouldn't mind dry spells in my journaling here.
What do you like to read about?: What people are interested in. It's always a fascinating subject.
How often do you check your friends feed?: I check my Dreamwidth reading list nearly every day.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Any kind of political talk, heavy religious talk, any form of bigotry.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I don't mind at all, I talk about fandom on my journal myself.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: I doubt I have too many fandoms in common with people here these days... But maybe The Murderbot Diaries?

Currently...
Reading: Felidae by Akif Pirincci and The House Saphir by Marissa Meyer.
Watching: I don't really watch TV that much anymore.
Playing: Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Pokemon Legends: Z-A mainly.
Thinking about: How to improve positivity for the year to come.
Hobby/Interest: Developing some new Dungeons and Dragons characters, and playing in a campaign.
Planning for: Any future developments that will shake my mental health.

[hafnia]

Heya, I'm a DM who loves Murderbot and is also doing GYWO! Friends? :)

[hafnia]

The Basics
Name: Jenn
Age: 38
Pronouns: She/they
Country: I'm in the US, located in the PNW.

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: This is probably the year I'm actually going to read Dickens I wasn't assigned for school, ha. I also signed up for Get Your Words Out and pledged 200k, so, that?
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Um. New? No. New to me? Probably! Can I think of them right now? No. :x
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: I'll ideally be teaching a university class this fall, and should be hopefully seeing my best friend from the opposite coast this summer.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I've gotten really into cross-stitch over the last few months, and I have a couple of pieces I want to make for myself.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: My sole resolution was to read Middlemarch, which I did. It was...fine?
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Seeing said bestie when they were out here in August!
Do you have any new years traditions?: Haha, not really. I always stay up til midnight, but I'm pretty boring otherwise.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: Read. Write. Try new recipes, work on cross-stitch for myself and not gifts. Uh. Maybe game more, as a player and not a DM/GM? I run a small tabletop server that's dedicated to ttrpg, and it's fun, but I like being a player, too!

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: I mean ideally you are also 25+ (so, out of undergrad) and write a lot about your life and interests/hobbies.
What do you like to read about?: Basically anything? I am pants at commenting but I like keeping up with people (am the sort of person who will comment if I feel like I have something worth saying).
How often do you check your friends feed?: Daily.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: I'm queer, nonbinary and indigenous. No TERFs, no SWERFs, no conservatives.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: Nope!
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: I'm not really in it these days, but I never mind hearing people talk about their interests.

Currently...
Reading: Bel Canto, by Ann Patchett. Next up is The Spear Cuts Through Water.
Watching: Right now my spouse and I are making our way through Dropout's content, so it's presently "Um, Actually" season 4 :D
Playing: Flipflopping between Stardew Valley (yes, still!) and Fields of Mistria. Might start a playthrough of BG3 again.
Thinking about: I didn't know how to work this in, but, uh, welp. I wrote a book last year. I am currently in the process of posting the sequel (which is also written) and writing the third and final part. It's romance, Regency-adjacent high magic setting. I'm very proud of it, ha. This past year has actually seen me writing and posting a lot of stuff that would otherwise moulder away in a drawer — one of my goals when I turned 30 was to get something published before I turned 40, whether it was short fiction or a novel, and then...life happened, and I haven't done much to that end. Posting on AO3 has helped me get comfortable with the idea that I am Not The Worst at writing, and that I can and should share what I do, that there are people that enjoy it, and if I get rejected, it's not because it's "bad", it's because it's not a fit for whatever the editors of that anthology/magazine/publishing house were looking for. I also wrote and posted a shorter piece about a lady-knight, the vow of chastity she has sworn, and the woman who accidentally leads her to break it that I'm proud of, and which is more recent.
Hobby/Interest: I mean, see above re: writing. I am pretty much always down to talk about writing and be a second pair of eyes — mostly SPAG if I don't know the canon (which is likely), but I might also give some suggestions about flow and how to make things fit together better. I used to do freelance copyediting when I was in undergrad, and though I've moved away from that path, I think the skills are still mostly there.
Planning for: God, I need to find a new job! One that doesn't suck away my will to live, ha. I was fortunate enough to be able to look at what I was doing for work (at a startup I co-founded), go, "this isn't a fit for my values and I do not think that my skills are a fit for this job", and walk away without a backup plan. I am currently underemployed, adjuncting and otherwise trying to figure out what I want to do next. I have a PhD in chemistry (specifically materials chem/inorganic, which is where my username comes from), and I love the field, but I'm not sure that semicon loves me back, or that I'm willing to, uh, well. Put myself through that wringer again. So, we'll see!

I am on the whole a fairly positive person who has had an absolute shit two years. 2024 saw my uncle and two of my close friends die in unexpected/horrible ways, and 2025 involved another three deaths in mine/my spouse's family. We ended out the year by going to two funerals in a three-week span. So, uh. I'm aware that my more recent entries talk about that, but I will also be posting within the next few days about writing, tabletop plans, tamale-making, and other more "fun" stuff. I'm honest about what my life is like, and it's not been all sunshine and roses the last eighteen months, but I am also not a relentlessly negative person, and it's not a constant onslaught of bad — I promise! :)

Hello!

[ysabetwordsmith]

>>I'm in the US, located in the PNW.<<

I've got a couple other friends up there. One posts ceramics on here -- gorgeous stuff, painted with PNW wildlife. I've gotten to visit the area a few times. The Hoh Rainforest is a favorite.

>> I'll ideally be teaching a university class this fall, <<

Cool, what topic?

>>I've gotten really into cross-stitch over the last few months, and I have a couple of pieces I want to make for myself.<<

Very pretty.

>> I am pants at commenting but I like keeping up with people<<

Lurking is fine on my blog. I have folks who basically just use me as a newsfeed.

>> I am pretty much always down to talk about writing and be a second pair of eyes <<

Awesome. I post a lot of poetry, some how to, occasional fiction, and various other stuff. My readers do a good job of helping me proofread. I once had someone correct my Google-translated modern Greek into Classic Attic Greek appropriate to a poem's timeframe. <3 nerds.

>> I have a PhD in chemistry (specifically materials chem/inorganic <<

That's an interesting field.

I post a lot of science news. Once in a while I spot an article about a new material. I have a pancake bowl that I love because the material is pretty nonstick -- most stuff comes right off it. That kind of materials science impresses me, finding the exact right application for a material. I'm a hobby-scientist myself. Last year's experiment was testing which paint pen would last longest on outdoor plant labels.

>>We ended out the year by going to two funerals in a three-week span. <<

Ouch. O_O Multiple losses make it harder to process any of them. I've posted a couple resources:

Grief Questionnaire

Dealing with Grief

Also my Wednesday rotation includes Hard Things (the others are Good News and Cuddle Party) if you need somewhere that it's okay to be sad or frustrated or whatever.

[elyusion]

The Basics
Name: Chris
Age: 20s
Pronouns: Anything but they/them
Country: US of A

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: I do; haven't posted about them yet but basically I want to 1. create more art, 2. be bilingual/trilingual to an employable degree, and 3. become a better me.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Yea, I'm going to be watching Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball this year. Gonna play some Final Fantasies (Tactics, 5, gonna finish 6 finally) and Fire Emblems (3 and 5). Some otome games and a few galge. Etc.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Multiple small events, as I plan to have "recc songs that fit this specific theme" events in vkotd. I want to participate in moodthemeinayear at some point too.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I wanna get into archery and dance ^_^
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: I don't think I even had resolutions last year besides "survive" and "graduate"... both of which I did accomplish!
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Going to Seattle was about the only interesting thing I did last year.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Not really. The family/culture does, but I don't like our traditional New Year's meal.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: Draw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: People who like "anime" games that aren't gachas or MMOs qwq I don't want to be tempted to spend (more) money on games (than necessary) when gaming is a free hobby if you know what you're doing. Besides that, I feel most comfortable with fans of East Asian media, with fans of any cartoons/not-exclusively-Marvel/DC comics in second place. If you don't care about fictional media like that, then I like those who post about languages or are (gay/trans) leftists of color.
What do you like to read about?: Drama, fantasy, romance, historical or fantasy settings; mostly manga and nonfiction but I'm trying (and failing) to read more novels, like I used to.
How often do you check your friends feed?: Every day ~ every few days.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Besides the obvious "don't add me if you think people like me deserve less rights or complain too much" ........ There's a bunch of media/fandoms that make me go (¬_¬") but I'm trying to keep an open mind on here. Beggars can't be choosers. So I guess no deal-breakers? Just don't be a jerk.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I don't, but if the whole journal is about fandoms I don't care about then.... erm.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: Any animanga besides shounen that's popular with the kids right now, "anime" games that aren't gachas or MMOs unless their target audience is mainly women, visual kei -- honestly I'll read anything, but I wouldn't be able to properly appreciate an abundance of anglophone live-action TV shows.

Currently...
Reading: Kamisama Kiss
Watching: Dragon Ball, but soon Sailor Moon and possibly Bleach. Maybe other seasonal anime too.
Playing: Sakura Taisen
Thinking about: If I'm really gonna be able to juggle all my goals TT
Hobby/Interest: Foreign language study, history, anthropology, fashion (I like lolita fashion but I don't wear any, I just dress.. darkly? except for when I don't lol), music (alt rock + its babies, R&B, hip hop, all mostly on the older side), joseimuke, drawing, small web stuff
Planning for: Taking the JLPT N1 in December, maybe. Possibly.

[matsushima]

頑張れ！

JLPT N1 is no joke. I've lived here most of my adult life and I've never even attempted N5. 😅

[solteronita]

The Basics
Name: solteronita
Age: 45
Pronouns: she/her
Country: USA

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: I haven't made any this year. I just aim to keep myself afloat! :)
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: I don't even have time for old books, music, games, shows, etc.! :D
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Summer camping trips come to mind. I have vague plans to visit family across the country but I'm not sure that will actually happen.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I'd like to do more knitting, watercolor painting, and film photography.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: I don't tend to make big resolutions in January because I find the spring is a better time for new beginnings.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Spending spring break in NYC with my little family, camping in the summer, spending time with friends.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Nope!
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: Focus more on myself.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: I just like reading about day-to-day life. We're all so different and alike at the same time!
What do you like to read about?: What you're up to, what it's like to be you, how you're feeling, your struggles and victories.
How often do you check your friends feed?: Daily.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Lots of weight/body talk.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I scroll past fandom because I only want to hear about real life.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: n/a

Currently...
Reading: The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
Watching: Nothing, though I'd like to finish watching All Creatures Great and Small at some point.
Playing: n/a
Thinking about: Job prospects in the new year and beyond. How to help my kid navigate life. My to-do list.
Hobby/Interest: Photography, sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, being out in nature, reading, appreciating cats.
Planning for: Finding paid work after several years of focusing on family/home-making.

[tamena]

*waves from the peanut gallery*
all real life all the time here and a daily poster, I'd love add some new people if you're interested.
I'm a "bit" older than you are (like almost 20yrs?? LOL) but don't act it from what I'm told
Fair warning, I curse, a lot, like a lot a lot, f'bombs fly when I'm frustrated (it's the Jersey in me I swear!)
and I love cats =)

[kingstoken]

The Basics
Name: kingstoken
Age: late 40s
Pronouns: she/her
Country: Canada

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Not really. I want to get back into swimming weekly again, I was doing that for awhile, but I got out of the habit, so I would like to start up again.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: I want to watch Zootopia 2 at some point. I'm currently working my way through the Heated Rivalry TV show.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Well I'll be moving soon, so that's a big event
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: Not currently
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: I think the only resolution I had was to do my Book Bingo, and yes I completed the card
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: I'm afraid 2025 wasn't the best for me so nothing really comes to mind
Do you have any new years traditions?: We eat Chinese food and that's about it
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: I would actually like to see people in real life more, I feel like I just talk to people online all the time

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: new fandom friends would be fun
What do you like to read about?: Mostly fiction, usually a mix of romance, sci-fi and fantasy, although occasionally a mystery will find its way in there too. I usually only read about one non-fiction a year, in 2025 it was about a cult, and in 2024 it was about a shipwreck in the 1700s
How often do you check your friends feed?: I usually check Dreamwidth a couple times a week, sometimes more depending on the time of year
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Don't be jerk
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I'm in fandom, so I don't mind at all
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: I'm currently in Sherlock Holmes fandom, but I've also been in old school Star Trek, OFMD, Doctor Who, Good Omens, among others

Currently...
Reading: The last thing I read was a short Dorthy L Sayers story, then I took a break over the holidays, and will start back very soon
Watching: Heated Rivalry (Watched episode 3 the other day, and I'm slowly making my way through the series)
Playing: Nothing currently
Thinking about: The Rathbone Sherlock Holmes' films, I finished them back in October, but they are still on my mind
Hobby/Interest: Reading, fandom, writing,
Planning for: moving (sorry to keep bringing it up, but it is kind of consuming my life at present)

[mrsluigivargas]

Good luck with your move!

*waves* Hello!

[inchoatewords]

The Basics
Name: Nicole
Age: mid-40s
Pronouns: she/her
Country: the hellscape known as the United States

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: I have just started a new 101 Things in 1001 Days list (I did one many years ago and wanted to try it again). So, kind of, but stretched out over the course of nearly-3 years.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: I tend to be behind the times on what's "new." So new to me? Absolutely. What are those things? Not sure yet. I want to watch more movies, and I'm focusing in on the AFI Top 100 to start.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: I have the list, as stated above, and we'll see what I can start planning for this year.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I got some book nook kits for holiday and birthday gifts. I also want to learn a musical instrument.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: This past year was rather hard, so not many: but anything involving my friends or my family.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Other than a toast at midnight, not really. I also try to remember to say "rabbit, rabbit" as the first thing upon waking up on New Years' Day. (Unfortunately, it wasn't to be this year, as there was a noise outside and I said "What the hell was that?" at 3am, lol.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: Traveling and more time with friends.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Open-minded folks who like to write about their lives.
What do you like to read about?: Tell me about your day, your hobbies, show me your pictures!
How often do you check your friends feed?: I shoot for daily, unless I have something else going on, but definitely multiple times a week.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Any of the standard "-isms and -phobias," as I shorthand them, need not apply.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I don't mind fandom, but if your journal is almost exclusively about fandom stuff, we probably won't click.

Currently...
Reading: Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Watching: quite a few things. But I'm watching my way through both Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Farscape for the first time.
Playing: Stardew Valley! (although I haven't touched it in a few weeks)
Thinking about: many things. My mind is always going.
Hobby/Interest: working on a miniature kit that I've had for years
Planning for: my next 3-day weekend later in the month.

Re: *waves* Hello!

[justphoenix]

Hi! Also a SDV player, thought I haven't touched my farm in a while, and I write daily life stuff. Add me if interested!

[nautastellaris]

The Basics
Name: fleur, seraph, mike
Age: +21
Pronouns: she/her, fae/faer
Country: united states

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: multiple! writing at least 100 words a week, drinking less soda and more water, and to also take my medicine at 8pm sharp.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: i'm hoping to rewatch the entire next generation of star trek this year.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: none for me, but i'm partaking in lots of writing.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: hopefully learn how to garden and grow my own fruits.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: sending my partner his birthday gifts. 💗
Do you have any new years traditions?: i like to send the same silly "happy new year" cat video to my friends.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: write more 100%, and also try to be active in writing communities and events.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: someone who is empathetic, enthusiastic; someone who can match or keep up with my energy (hyper-verbality, infodumping)! i have autism so i tend to be a little scatter-brained.
What do you like to read about?: mostly anything! daily thoughts, journals, drabbles, etc.
How often do you check your friends feed?: daily!
Do you have any deal-breakers?: antisemitism gets an immediate block. also, anything involving politics, pro-censorship, or real world tragedies. any discourse/syscourse, drama, etc. i block liberally.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: it depends on the fandom. i show more interest if it's related to a hyper-fixation, but i try to listen!
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: well i am HUGE into identity v, but i'm also into star wars (original trilogy), star trek (original series), bravely default, octopath traveler (first one), and i'm getting into triangle strategy. i'm also super into fire emblem three houses.

Currently...
Reading: interview with the vampire
Watching: star trek: the next generation
Playing: disney dreamlight valley
Thinking about: my partner
Hobby/Interest: writing
Planning for: more writing events! and anticipating them.

[yourivy]

Hello there!
You sound like an interesting person and I think I would like to get to know you. (By the way, this is the first time I've read "fae/faer" as pronouns but I actually really dig it! Sounds pretty :))

It isn't in my own comment because I always forget to mention stuff, but I also want to get more into writing this year, so we could cheer each other on?
Also, I have absolutely no problem with info-dumps - I do them too, and I am very probably autistic myself (I just haven't gotten an official diagnosis yet because it is incredibly difficult to get one where I live :()

While I am interested in politics, I almost never write about them in my journal and if I do, it's maybe mentioning something in passing, in one sentence or so. (And I'd CW for it).
Want to give it a try? My comment is here: https://friending-memes.dreamwidth.org/5587.html?page=2#cmt610515

[huxleyenne]

The Basics
Name: Risa
Age: 37
Pronouns: She/Her
Country: USA

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: I plan to write a whole lot, maybe get a gym membership, and go another full year without making any purchases from Amazon.com.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Yes. AEW, Heated Rivalry, maybe some other shit that's floating around on Max. I also have a huge backlog of unplayed video games and unread books. I'll be here awhile.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: I plan on writing my little heart out and encouraging others to do the same.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: When the weather gets warmer, I'm hoping to get out and find new places to go hiking, or jogging. It's not really a new interest of mine per se, but a way to make an old interest more interesting.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: I completed a multipart fic last year after seven years of writer's block, so I feel pretty damn good.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Getting back into fandom and writing was the biggest highlight of last year for me.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Aside from watching the ball drop, not really.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: More writing, more exercise, less stress.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Writers, LGBT+ positive, gamers, nature/animal lovers, people around my age or older (or have interests in things from 90s/early 2000s)
What do you like to read about?: Funny fannish posts, fic talk, anything that encourages friendly conversation.
How often do you check your friends feed?: Every day, but I don't always comment. Sometimes I get distracted and forget, or I can't think of anything to say. I'm trying to get better about this, though.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Extreme right-wingers/MAGA types, people who don't see AI-generated slop for the lazy theft that it is, and opulence via bragging about how much you spend on the latest whatever. I don't care!
Do you mind reading about fandom?: Not at all, though I might not be familiar with your fandoms. I don't really expect anyone to keep up with mine either. If I could only recommend one IP in the world to somebody, it would be Final Fantasy IX.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: If I had the choice, well, it'd be tons of wrestling, football, 90s anime, 90s Nicktoons, Final Fantasy, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic the Gathering, perhaps some Star Trek for all the wonderful Spirk fics.

Currently...
Reading: Fanfiction and lots of it.
Watching: Season 9 of The Great British Baking Show
Playing: Aside from D&D, not much. I just got a Steam Deck, though. This changes things.
Thinking about: Setting aside time to watch Heated Rivalry finally.
Hobby/Interest: Writing, Outdoors, Cooking, Sleeping...
Planning for: Staying my ass home and writing like hell whenever I don't have to work or do anything else. Also, getting back in touch with old friends and making new ones.

[shadaras]

Hello! I'm a bit younger than you (early 30s), but I'm here for many of these things too. :)

I grew up playing D&D 3.5, and now play 5e regularly (and other ttrpgs, but that's the ongoing campaign). Are you actively playing in a D&D game right now? I'd love to hear about it and/or your character(s), if so!

I'd love to hear about any hiking you end up doing! I've not had the time/energy for it lately, but I love hiking as a way of getting out in nature and exploring the world (while also incidentally doing some exercise).

And I'm curious what parts of fandom you're into right now! I'm guessing it might be wrestling and/or Heated Rivalry, but hey, one never knows. :)

[kissed]

The Basics
Name: Selena
Age: 28
Pronouns: she/her
Country: US

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Improving my health in general! Otherwise, being a more positive person and doing my best to lessen stress in my daily life ₍ᐢ. ̫.ᐢ₎
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Crimson Desert is my big game for 2026. Otherwise, the newest Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season that's coming out soon along with the last season of Tensura :cries:
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I recently bought hosting for the first time and a new domain for my fannish interests, shrines, and anything else I'd like to make. I'm very new to the concept of small web and I'd like to continue to learn more about coding in the process! I think it's amazing seeing what people can do and while I can't say I can reach that same level of expertise, I still have fun looking at pretty pages and fiddling around with templates.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Celebrating my wedding anniversary!
Do you have any new years traditions?: no unfortunately, I'm very boring! I have trouble staying up late nowadays so I fell asleep early way before midnight.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: I would like to start writing again. I think I've mostly lost my "voice" when it comes to writing and I'm currently at a loss on how to bring it back.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: 21+ preferably! And who also doesn't mind that my personal life is a little boring right now since I'm unemployed after moving to a different state (job market woes...) so there's not much to talk about on that front from me at the moment. Lately, I've been commenting more than writing entries.
What do you like to read about?: Anything! I like reading about peoples' lives, rants, raves, and their interests if I'm familiar with said interests. I tend to post about anything myself since my journal's my online diary.
How often do you check your friends feed?: At least once every few days, as I do get busy sometimes.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Politics, bigotry, purely fandom (unless it's majority fandoms I know) or celebrity-focused journals.

Stealing this from my sticky in my journal: Though I rarely post anything relating to them, I'm proship, dead dove, and yumeship friendly. I probably will not mesh well with anyone who feels the opposite.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: If I'm familiar with them, it's no issue! Otherwise I wouldn't know what you're talking about and can't comment about anything...
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: I think my interests on my profile's a good snapshot of what I like!

Currently...
Reading: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. I was 577th in line in June 2025, and finally was able to check it out now! Also, City by Keiichi Arawi. I didn't know he created a series after Nichijou, which is one of my top series of all time.
Watching: recently started and caught up to Demon Slayer/Kimetsu no Yaiba for the first time, sans Infinity Castle. It surprised me how much I like the series so far!
Playing: I just finished Persona 5 Royal and I'm absolutely obsessed with it right now. Particularly, Goro Akechi brainworms.

I also started a co-op campaign of Divinity: Original Sin EE with my husband... We chose the second hardest difficulty and it's taking forever to get through the game but is also a ton of fun actually having to strategize!
Thinking about: the commissions I just ordered from one of my favorite artists of my sona ❤️
Hobby/Interest: currently, my site! Trying to "complete" my first two pages I have planned so far.
Planning for: the doctors' appointments I have this month...

[oryx]

VOUCHING! kissed is super sweet and thoughtful!

Re: *waves waves hello*

[oryx]

VOUUUCH ❤ hauntedrose is such a sweetie, u cannot go wrong by adding her!

[kalloway]

The Basics
Name: Kalloway
Age: Middle
Country: USA

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: I have a few vague goals but I don't do resolutions.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Nope. I'd much rather work through my backlog. The piles have piles.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Hoping to get to the new Gundam shop in Chicago in the spring. Lots of various nerd sales to clear out some old nerd stuff so I can get new nerd stuff.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I just want to do more of the old ones.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: I had some vague goals that I ended up completely tossing out the window because 2025 was sure a year.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: A really fun nerd show in November, lots of good RP/Wargaming...
Do you have any new years traditions?: No, I don't actually really celebrate. Most years I'm not awake.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: Work on my websites, make zines, build models, work through my everything backlog, have fun.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Nerdy people doing things that make them happy.
What do you like to read about?: Creative things, stuff people are enjoying.
How often do you check your friends feed?: Daily, though I'm not always the best commenter.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Generative-AI slop, bigotry, every day being a terrible day, excessive uncut medical description.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: Not at all! We don't have to share fandoms at all and I love seeing what people are creating and enjoying.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: Whatever you're having fun with. I do have a preference for mecha anime, anime and manga in general, animation, games of all sorts, comics, and SFF fiction but I often go everywhere.

Currently...
Reading: Whistle!, a long-overdue re-read of the 24 volume soccer manga as part of my Accidental Advent 'project' of working through my backlog and basically everything I own.
Watching: Majestic Prince, which isn't exactly 'good' but certainly seems to be understanding the assignment.
Playing: a handful of phone games including Seven Knights Rebirth, and I want to get to Romancing SaGa 2 RotS sooner than later.
Thinking about: a new website that's a gallery and thoughts on the model kits I build.
Hobby/Interest: models, smallweb stuff, writing, creating
Planning for: advertising communities across DW - smallweb, makezines, small_fandoms, videogamefanworks, etc.

[spaciireth]

Hi fellow writer! I am late to the friending meme, but I thought we might be a good fit to friend each other. Here is my comment if you'd like to take a look before deciding either way. :)

[silviarambles]

The Basics
Name: Silvia
Age: 41
Pronouns: She/her
Country: UK (originally from Italy)

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Not really, though I said I'd like to enjoy the balance I've reached in my life. The past few years have been quite tumultous for me personally and professionally, and I've done a lot of work on myself to face my fears and anxieties, which I felt it started to truly pay off last year. I've learnt how to keep boundaries and carve space to slow down and savour everyday things in my busy life, and I quite like where I am.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Not particularly!
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: The only real plan I have for next year so far is my usual summer holiday at the end of August - my friend and I will be off to Sifnos, Greece. We've been before and absolutely loved it, so I'm excited about going back.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: Nope.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: Yes and no, see first answer.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Definitely my trips. I've travelled around a lot - Andalucia and Paris with my friends, Alps and Umbria with my parents. I think the Spain trip was particularly great, I finally ticked off a bucket list thing (visiting the Alahambra) and road trips are always one of my favourite things.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Not really, I do different things every year.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: Pilates. I discovered reformer pilates last year and it has had such a positive impact on my life. I'd also like to do more cultural activities - I love anything related to culture and I live in a city with a near-endless supply of things to do, but I'm not as good as I used to be at making the most of it.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: I like people who write about their everyday life most of all, their thoughts, their interests. Ideally people who update fairly regularly and are really interested in connecting - I don't expect comments on every post (nor should you expect them from me), but if there's no interaction at all there's not much point.
What do you like to read about?: I love reading (I work in a library) and I most enjoy gothic fiction, thrillers, supernatural stuff.
How often do you check your friends feed?: Usually daily.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Racism, homophobia, xenophobia...basically, I really have little time for raging far-right beliefs.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I don't mind as long as it's not the only content, as I'm not really into any.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: n/a

Currently...
Reading: Starve Acre by Andrew Michael Hurley.
Watching: Plur1bus and The Traitors (new season!).
Playing: I've quite enjoyed playing with my Super Nintendo mini over the holidays! I'm not really a gamer, but I love the nostalgia of the Super Nintendo.
Thinking about: When my brand new walking pad will be delivered. How to keep calm and not let work overwhelm me once I go back on Monday. How excited I am to be back in one of my favourite pubs for a friend's birthday tomorrow.
Hobby/Interest: Visiting museums/galleries, going to theatre and other cultural activities. Exploring the city with walks, meals, drinks and coffee with friends. A good book. Historical and supernatural documentaries. Yoga and pilates. Gothic everything. Cycling. Taking photos. Travel. Live jazz music.
Planning for: Nothing, I'm taking it easy this time of the year.

[dr_zook]

Ciao Silvia! Sadly my Italian is very lousy, but I always enjoy travelling there. :D Your hobbies/interests resonate very much with me, and I'd love to read more about your experiences.

I do post fannish stuff, interspersed with RL tidbits (I'm working at a theatre). My meme entry is here!

[thefruitbat]

The Basics

Name: TheFruitBat

Age: >30, <50

Pronouns: I really don't care

Country: Germany

The New Year

Do you have any resolutions? Try to be more outgoing waves at Asp (I'm here because of you :) ), give my wings a bit more exercise.

Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into? Always! The "to read" book pile is looking accusingly at me. On top of it there's currently "A Stirring of Dust" by Susan Sizemore. And I still have to watch Star Trek - Strange New Worlds, the last two seasons of Star Trek - Lower Decks and then there's also Starfleet Academy...

Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year? So far, there are FKFicFest, bbpt-Challenge and Fic or Treat on my list. I like low pressure events, so if you know something I might enjoy, please rec!

Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out? I've been saying this for some time, but I'd really like to learn to play the theremin... :D

What were your favorite memories from the past year? Dancing with friends.

Do you have any new years traditions? Trying to spend New Year's Eve somewhere with friends a good music.

Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026? Getting out of the house.

The New Friends

What kind of friend(s) are you searching for? Nice, open minded people. Ideally some more people who I share fandoms with. Nerdy people. On that note; my profile is access-locked. If you'd like to read my fannish ramblings, fanfiction, reviews, or other stuff I post, please comment or write a pm. :)

What do you like to read about? Gets the list and lets it unroll... watches, as it reaches the horizon ;) There are many topics I'm interested in, besides fandoms. Science, history, interesting/funny facts, linguistics, music, literature...

How often do you check your friends feed? I've subscribed to them on DW, so every time I'm on here, I check the "reading" page.

Do you have any deal-breakers? Should go without saying, and I think that in this community this won't be an issue, but right-wing, anti-science, narrow minded and utterly toxic and disrespectful people are a no-go.

If so, what fandoms would you like to read about? I'm open to new fandoms, but my fave ones are: Forever Knight, Supernatural, Star Trek (TNG, DS9), Buffy, Angel, Lexx, Labyrinth.

Currently...

Reading: A lot of Garashir. Bookwise I just finished reading "Enigma Tales" by Una McCormack.

Watching: Just watched "Army of the Dead", the sequel to "Army of Thieves".

Playing: Not much right now. Used to play Phasmophobia, but my computer needs an upgrade, so mostly Letter League etc. with friends on Discord.

Hobby/Interest: Reading, writing fanfic, researching for fanfic, dancing.

Planning for: The next fandom events.

[shadaras]

Hello! I love your list of interests (it feels like one I could have written!), and while I'm not sure our active fandoms overlap I also do love fannish events and writing fanfic. :)

Books and Boots

[annofowlshire]

The Basics
Name: Ann
Age: 46
Pronouns: She/her
Country: UK (but American by nationality)

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: I like to pick a theme or catchphrase for the year. This year it's Books and Boots (which is really a Life Theme I recommit to) with a side of Keep it Simple, Keep it Flexible as my family is going through some transitions and change.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Many! I'm currently into elfpunk (Bordertown series), and I'm playing a bunch of indie games on my Switch--Genesis Noir, Lost Words, Coffee Talk, etc. We also play a load of boardgames. We tried the TTRPG Drawing Steel over Christmas, and played loads of board games--Dominion, Forest Shuffle, Maladum, and many others.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: After a year and a bit off for family reasons, I'm trying to ramp back into my professional career in Narrative Design. I have one short contract lined up in the new year, but want to get more.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I want to focus more on the ones I have already!
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: Hiking, reading, and playing board games with my family on holiday in the Lake District. It was the perfect holiday.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Come up with a pithy phrase or theme to guide the year.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: Hiking and engaging with stories :D

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Storytellers, travelers, makers, nature enthusiasts, parents (especially home educators!).
What do you like to read about?: Life! Book reviews! Hiking logs!
How often do you check your friends feed?: Daily.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Don't be a jerk.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I love engaging in media, but I don't really read fanfic or anything lke that.

Currently...
Reading: Welcome to Bordertown anthology
Watching: -
Playing: Genesis Noir and Coffee Talk. Dominion, Forest Shuffle, a Savage Worlds: Pathfinder mythic Europe homebrew setting....
Thinking about: Writing, job hunting
Hobby/Interest: Stories, board games, occasionally crafting. (Working on a cross stitch at the moment).
Planning for: Our next hike!

Re: Books and Boots

[shadaras]

Hello! I love the term 'elfpunk' for Bordertown, and I would love to hear more about the games you engage with/create (the homebrew Savage Worlds setting sounds very interesting)! I'm mostly into ttrpgs rather than video games or board games, but they're all delightful ways of telling stories (and often collaborative ones). I also love hearing about hiking and nature! (I haven't been as into that lately due to my job eating all my time and taking a lot of physical energy, alas, but that doesn't stop me from loving it.)

[clairaudient]

The Basics
Name: Rina.
Age: 41... For now :P.
Pronouns: She/her is okay. :)
Country: Germany.

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: I do (the list is FO, though). In short, I do consider this the year of "creating community"... I mainly want to move to the other end of Germany to study soon, work on my health (both mental & physical), and just be more creative and do more stuff with other people :).
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: Mmmh. I definitely wouldn't mind watching as many movies/documentaries as possible from my Letterboxd Watchlist :D. I mean, it will likely not be all of them, but there are still so many waiting for me. And I have this weird thought that the number needs to be divisible by 4 at all times, so this will be fun.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: I guess moving from Southern to Northern Germany would be considered a big event... And studying something new, too :).
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: Hmm... Not really "new" per se, but I would like to get better at sewing with a sewing machine, I would like to try tapestry crochet, and all in all... Just a lot of other stuff leaning more to playing new instruments, finding out how to better record, mix, and master music, etc. :)
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: Last year, I -for the most part- just wanted to go by the word combination of "creative freedom". I *had* to get creative multiple times last year, also as a survival tactic. But it wasn't really formulated like that, I just tried out a bunch of new creative things. :)
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: NGL last year was very tough to get through. But I really liked some stuff that happened, some epiphanies I had about how to be myself more, etc.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Not really. Or if there were any, I didn't do any of that stuff over NYE and the like. I don't need them either way. Like, we used to always watch a certain show on TV, multiple times after another, and now I didn't watch that at all... Didn't miss it.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: Exercising and creative endeavors. :)

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Open-minded and kind-hearted. Everything else I'd consider a bonus, but these are the two "must-be"s.
What do you like to read about?: Your emotions, thoughts, ideals, goals, and actions. Doesn't need to be in that order. I just want to get to know people better.
How often do you check your friends feed?: Pretty much daily, but at least weekly.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, ableism, etc.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I don't mind, because if it makes you happy, then this is also part of who you are? However, if you only write about this, and I just have no way to relate to you, it is getting complicated for me to keep up.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: No preference.

Currently...
Reading: I am really bad at reading, I cannot concentrate over books, so I mostly "just" go for audiobooks whenever I can. I think one audiobook I am currently listening to as often as possible is by Hape Kerkeling. The German title is "Der Junge Muss An Die Frische Luft", something like "The Boy Needs To Get Some Fresh Air".
Watching: Nothing for now. I recently saw one of my Watchlist documentaries being on YT, and I desperately hope they won't take it down before I can get around to watch it...
Playing: I don't really play a lot of games right now. (If this is what you meant here...)
Thinking about: Ways to feel better.
Hobby/Interest: Making music, songwriting, recording, mixing, mastering. I have watched so many tutorials on how to master songs for vinyl in recent times, and I am in the midst of recording a new song (and mixing as much as I can). So yeah... MUSIC. I also love listening to music, of course. Music is extremely important to me.
Planning for: At least surviving the next days.

[solteronita]

I'd like to add you! I also hope to sew more and I enjoy crocheting and knitting. And I appreciate others who are just trying to survive right now! :D

[meepettemu]

The Basics
Name: Jay
Age: 48
Pronouns: just my name. I don’t like my assigned pronouns. The ‘opposite’ pronouns aren’t me and I don’t like being anyone’s default so ‘they/them’ doesn’t work either
Country: UK

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: not really. I want to read *less* this year. Last year I read 370 books (and Goodreads tells me a book was an average of 235 pages). I want to move house this year, so that I guess.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: no not really. I pick things up as they come along
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: I read that in a very concrete way at first and my immediate response was about how I am planning a conference this year. And then I realised it was broader than that. It took another pass before I worked out it’s probably broader than I was imagining on round two also. But I have a couple of festival- type things hopefully on the horizon, and moving house
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: no. I’m adhd and have a string of partly-started hobbies. I don’t need more! I’d like to finish the things I have outstanding. A couple of altered books, knitting a hat.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: (If not, that's okay. Just skip this one) don’t really have any
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: I don’t know really. I tend to try and live in the moment and my mind doesn’t work in a way that tends to let things stand out
Do you have any new years traditions?:usually I stay up til midnight but that’s it
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?:write! I have a book I need to finish. It should have gone to the publisher last month. I’d also like to move more. I recently re-downloaded the geocaching app and hope to do more of that.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: people, basically?
What do you like to read about?: people’s lives, emotions etc. I tend to scroll past people’s fics
How often do you check your friends feed?: at least twice a week
Do you have any deal-breakers?: the usual ‘isms’. I’m a (white) gender/queer disabled poly kinky person
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I don’t read it. I absolutely don’t mind seeing it on people’s DW but if it’s the only thing you have in your DW we won’t make a good reciprocal match
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?:

Currently...
Reading: ‘the myth of mirror neurons’ and ‘against empathy’
Watching: nothing really.
Playing: I have spent a lot of the last few days playing ‘azul duel’ and enjoying it
Thinking about: everything? I could overthink my way out of a paper bag…
Hobby/Interest: right this minute it seems to be knitting a hat. But I also want to do more paper crafts.
Planning for: a calmer year. I’m hoping to be workloaded less this year (I teach in a university in the north) and have more brain capacity.

[yourivy]

370 books? WOW. that's incredible.

[zenigotchas]

The Basics
Name: Mint Chocolate Chip
Age: Zillenial

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Improve my physical health (switch doctors, get the treatments/tests I need before that surgery I also need), do less so I can slow down and focus on enjoying my life and what I REALLY love (comicking, writing, analyzing, capturing new hobbies, etc.). Get my GED. Find a job that makes me happy.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: I would really like to look at more emo/post hardcore music, I'd like to listen to more sludge metal (I like Crowbar, Funeral Diner and Orchid so far). Find more comics to read and find more indie stuff.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: I guess anything related to my friendships and comicking more.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: Building/repairing things, book making, website building.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: (If not, that's okay. Just skip this one) Yeah.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: I think meeting and making all the true friends I did, because they taught me a lot and have been a wonderful support network for me while I try to recover.
Do you have any new years traditions?: The pork and saurekraut thing bc I'm a Slav and I got midwestern roots on one side.

Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: Be healthy, make more art/comics, socialize more (I am a beeg extrovert).

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: Everyone I've really been fond of I would describe as being a combination of independent and willing to have their own opinions. I like people who will say what they mean and mean what they say. I'm not super pressed about sharing interests, as I'm def one of those people who enjoys a lot of strange, unpopular stuff.
What do you like to read about?: What people are doing. Are you also working on advocating for yourself in the medical system or making art? Are you doing something I've never even heard of? I want to know about it and I want to know you!
How often do you check your friends feed?: Daily.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Art doesn't exist in a vacuum and what we consume/create can say a lot about us. So I'm very much not sympathetic to stuff like lolisho, among many other things that people who defend that are cool with either (especially if accusations of being "too mentally ill to seperate fiction from reality" or "you're just a nazi" get thrown around). Oh yeah I'm also not fond of AI art and stuff.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I'm of the opinion that fandom is a state of mind so yeah I totally get it cuz I LOVE yapping abt what media means (see above). But I'll be real... I'm not really into the subculture itself these days and am fine with that, so a journal that's straight up "fandom meta this" "fic fest that" would not work for me.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: Again, don't have a strong preference.

Currently...
Reading: Thus Spake Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche and Sonic The Comic surprisingly NOT by Friedrich Nietzsche
Watching: Old Arglefumph streams
Playing: Nothing.
Thinking about: The Christmas gifts I gotta finish for my friends
Hobby/Interest: Reading and art
Planning for: Aaaaaaaaaall this medical stuff I don't want to do......

[cooperscreosote]

The Basics
Name: V
Age: 30s
Pronouns: she/her
Country: Europe (hope it's alright to keep it vague)

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Not really? Well, I'm trying to improve my mental health situation, but I can't really call that a resolution since it's an ongoing and not very successful project, haha.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: The only thing I can think of right now is the Fate/Extra remake, which is supposed to come out this Spring. Apart from that I'm happy with my giant backlog.
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: I'm not an events person, so no.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I kind of want to give knitting another try, but it's not very high on my priority list. Apart from that I want to concentrate on getting better at the stuff I already do.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: I didn't have any, so no!
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: I had some happy moments when I was writing stuff for myself, but apart from that...let's just forget about last year. ^^'
Do you have any new years traditions?: Watching the New Year's concert on TV and eating a certain dish that's reserved for New Year's.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2026?: Practicing with my instruments. I did...not very much of that in 2025 and it's a shame.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: As long as you're nice and we get along I don't mind what kind of a friend you are. We don't even have fandoms, hobbies etc in common, although that would be of course great too.
What do you like to read about?: All kinds of things, be it fandom stuff or real life stuff. I really don't mind seeing a variety of things. If there's a post I'm less interested in I can always skip it, after all.
How often do you check your friends feed?: It depends on my mood, I guess. I usually go through my reading list once a day and read most friend entries, but I'm not very good at leaving comments.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Things like transphobia, racism, general bigotry.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: No, not at all.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: Well, first off the ones I enjoy myself: Star Trek, British comedy/panelshows (especially Have I Got News For You and Taskmaster), The Beatles, danmei series (especially MXTX stuff), Genshin Impact, Fate/Extra, Godzilla/kaiju films, James Bond, The X-Files, Sherlock Holmes, Pokemon, One Piece, anime in general (but I'm not very up to date with currently airing stuff). I probably forgot something, but I'm also open to fandoms I know nothing about as it's always interesting to see what others are excited about. So it doesn't matter so much.

Currently...
Reading: too many books I can't think of at the moment...and I'm trying to catch up on the light novel series Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody
Watching: Blood River (C-drama), The Saint (the 60s TV series), Star Trek Discovery
Playing: Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Genshin Impact
Thinking about: Too many negative things I shouldn't talk about here...and I shouldn't think about them either. ^^'
Hobby/Interest: reading, writing, TV shows/films, anime/manga/games, crochet, painting, learning to play guitar/bass/violin/keyboard, collecting stuff, other craft-adjacent stuff like diamond painting or model kits
Planning for: Nothing, really. I should start another bigger craft project or something, because planning something keeps my mind occupied.

[nocturlune]

how far are you in guardians of azuma? i'm way too blinded by my nostalgia of frontier and oceans to enjoy the game as it is haha