Hello friends!

I'll keep this short and sweet since I know many of you are facing busy days today. Whether its cooking up a whole meal, or a simple side dish, preparing to face family (which can be amazing for some, challenging for others, and somewhere in between for most) or maybe just taking a day to rest and recharge.

I don't tell all of you this enough, but today is a nice reminder, that I am so eternally grateful for all of you! This online community has kept me going for years now. You've helped lift me up on my worst days and celebrated my best ones. You've laughed with me and cried with me. With some of you who I've met in person, we've shared stories, laughter and hugs. All of you are the reason I get to live my dream job of talking about books and games on the internet. I am so so so SO thankful to each and every one of you, for your love and support and for letting me be a small part of your lives.

I hope today and the rest of 2025 is filled with love, kindness and joy for you and your loved ones and I can't wait to see how each of us and this little community grows in the years to come.

Thank you for EVERYTHING! And to get your day started on a high note, here are Simon and Bram who are also super thankful to all of you!