Emerald
@emeraldhyoutan.bsky.social
Holidays have so far been great, meet with family and friends alike.
I say as we're potentially getting a massive ice storm that may take away power for days.
But I've got like 200 Ferrero Rochers so I'll be fine.
I say as we're potentially getting a massive ice storm that may take away power for days.
But I've got like 200 Ferrero Rochers so I'll be fine.
December 29, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Holidays have so far been great, meet with family and friends alike.
I say as we're potentially getting a massive ice storm that may take away power for days.
But I've got like 200 Ferrero Rochers so I'll be fine.
I say as we're potentially getting a massive ice storm that may take away power for days.
But I've got like 200 Ferrero Rochers so I'll be fine.
Second last week of 2025, wrapped up most of work and getting ready for holiday travels.
Continuing with MP4 and oddly the linearity isn't bothering me too much. It would be a lot better with maze like areas and no handholding, but it's still fun as is (esp. bosses).
Continuing with MP4 and oddly the linearity isn't bothering me too much. It would be a lot better with maze like areas and no handholding, but it's still fun as is (esp. bosses).
December 22, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Second last week of 2025, wrapped up most of work and getting ready for holiday travels.
Continuing with MP4 and oddly the linearity isn't bothering me too much. It would be a lot better with maze like areas and no handholding, but it's still fun as is (esp. bosses).
Continuing with MP4 and oddly the linearity isn't bothering me too much. It would be a lot better with maze like areas and no handholding, but it's still fun as is (esp. bosses).
To all affected by poorly implemented age verification laws that the main bluesky decided to go with: I installed Tokimeki which is a different bluesky gateway app.
No need to verify, no age restrictions and honestly a better app.
Your account doesn't change.
No need to verify, no age restrictions and honestly a better app.
Your account doesn't change.
December 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
To all affected by poorly implemented age verification laws that the main bluesky decided to go with: I installed Tokimeki which is a different bluesky gateway app.
No need to verify, no age restrictions and honestly a better app.
Your account doesn't change.
No need to verify, no age restrictions and honestly a better app.
Your account doesn't change.
This week was mainly attending various holiday functions.
Going out in your 30's is very jarring, like a limp version of going out in your 20's.
Like getting tipsy feels comparatively muted, and knowing you're in for shitty sleep makes everyone much more reserved.
It's arguably better somehow.
Going out in your 30's is very jarring, like a limp version of going out in your 20's.
Like getting tipsy feels comparatively muted, and knowing you're in for shitty sleep makes everyone much more reserved.
It's arguably better somehow.
December 15, 2025 at 3:20 AM
This week was mainly attending various holiday functions.
Going out in your 30's is very jarring, like a limp version of going out in your 20's.
Like getting tipsy feels comparatively muted, and knowing you're in for shitty sleep makes everyone much more reserved.
It's arguably better somehow.
Going out in your 30's is very jarring, like a limp version of going out in your 20's.
Like getting tipsy feels comparatively muted, and knowing you're in for shitty sleep makes everyone much more reserved.
It's arguably better somehow.
It's a real bummer when you only have time for so many games in a year and the internet and industry goes out of its way to really hype a particular game up you haven't played yet.
I'd rather go in with as little expectation as possible to give it a fair shake, but that'll be impossible now :/.
I'd rather go in with as little expectation as possible to give it a fair shake, but that'll be impossible now :/.
December 13, 2025 at 1:29 AM
It's a real bummer when you only have time for so many games in a year and the internet and industry goes out of its way to really hype a particular game up you haven't played yet.
I'd rather go in with as little expectation as possible to give it a fair shake, but that'll be impossible now :/.
I'd rather go in with as little expectation as possible to give it a fair shake, but that'll be impossible now :/.
This week two hype games came out: Nightreign DLC and Metroid Prime 4.
The good news is Nightreign has continued to surpass my expectations of an asset spinoff of Elden Ring. These new bosses are some of FS's best.
Also I love the nerd and nun duo. No complaints.
The good news is Nightreign has continued to surpass my expectations of an asset spinoff of Elden Ring. These new bosses are some of FS's best.
Also I love the nerd and nun duo. No complaints.
December 8, 2025 at 3:34 AM
This week two hype games came out: Nightreign DLC and Metroid Prime 4.
The good news is Nightreign has continued to surpass my expectations of an asset spinoff of Elden Ring. These new bosses are some of FS's best.
Also I love the nerd and nun duo. No complaints.
The good news is Nightreign has continued to surpass my expectations of an asset spinoff of Elden Ring. These new bosses are some of FS's best.
Also I love the nerd and nun duo. No complaints.
Had to force myself to not start up any other game in my backlog as we've got Prime 4 and Nightreign DLC coming.
Spent most of this week working on my furniture, realized I actually did need the couch and not the loveseat because my use case changed.
Ugh.
Spent most of this week working on my furniture, realized I actually did need the couch and not the loveseat because my use case changed.
Ugh.
December 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Had to force myself to not start up any other game in my backlog as we've got Prime 4 and Nightreign DLC coming.
Spent most of this week working on my furniture, realized I actually did need the couch and not the loveseat because my use case changed.
Ugh.
Spent most of this week working on my furniture, realized I actually did need the couch and not the loveseat because my use case changed.
Ugh.
Finally 100% Silent Hill f, my final views on the game as my first dive into Silent Hill as a RE-head is: much better writing but meh combat design. Which would be fine if the combat was not a focal aspect of the game.
Also had to go to urgent care for all of my saturday; fun 🫠.
Also had to go to urgent care for all of my saturday; fun 🫠.
November 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Finally 100% Silent Hill f, my final views on the game as my first dive into Silent Hill as a RE-head is: much better writing but meh combat design. Which would be fine if the combat was not a focal aspect of the game.
Also had to go to urgent care for all of my saturday; fun 🫠.
Also had to go to urgent care for all of my saturday; fun 🫠.
A pretty bland week, and I feel myself sliding into another depressive spell. Seasonal? Not that it matters much.
Completed 2nd and 3rd endings of Silent Hill f and completed the Lost in the Fog difficulties. Definitely a flawed game with a fantastic character story.
Hinako still best girl.
Completed 2nd and 3rd endings of Silent Hill f and completed the Lost in the Fog difficulties. Definitely a flawed game with a fantastic character story.
Hinako still best girl.
November 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
A pretty bland week, and I feel myself sliding into another depressive spell. Seasonal? Not that it matters much.
Completed 2nd and 3rd endings of Silent Hill f and completed the Lost in the Fog difficulties. Definitely a flawed game with a fantastic character story.
Hinako still best girl.
Completed 2nd and 3rd endings of Silent Hill f and completed the Lost in the Fog difficulties. Definitely a flawed game with a fantastic character story.
Hinako still best girl.
Trying to avoid Dispatch spoilers before I can properly enjoy it this Friday.
Challenge Level: Impossible.
Thanks youtube and reddit algorithms!
Challenge Level: Impossible.
Thanks youtube and reddit algorithms!
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Trying to avoid Dispatch spoilers before I can properly enjoy it this Friday.
Challenge Level: Impossible.
Thanks youtube and reddit algorithms!
Challenge Level: Impossible.
Thanks youtube and reddit algorithms!
This week was quite the depressing week what with the time shift, frequent rain and what not.
I also drank way too much at the wedding I attended and kept forgeting that I don't really recuperate like I used to. Combine that with my dieting body the hangover's been brutal. 😣
I also drank way too much at the wedding I attended and kept forgeting that I don't really recuperate like I used to. Combine that with my dieting body the hangover's been brutal. 😣
November 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This week was quite the depressing week what with the time shift, frequent rain and what not.
I also drank way too much at the wedding I attended and kept forgeting that I don't really recuperate like I used to. Combine that with my dieting body the hangover's been brutal. 😣
I also drank way too much at the wedding I attended and kept forgeting that I don't really recuperate like I used to. Combine that with my dieting body the hangover's been brutal. 😣
Week 28:
Baked some Halloween goodies, first time baking in nigh a decade so I overbaked them a bit. Work colleagues were polite and ate a bunch so that's good.
Rest of time spent programming in Godot and playing Silent Hill f.
Also: Blue Jays :(.
Baked some Halloween goodies, first time baking in nigh a decade so I overbaked them a bit. Work colleagues were polite and ate a bunch so that's good.
Rest of time spent programming in Godot and playing Silent Hill f.
Also: Blue Jays :(.
November 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Week 28:
Baked some Halloween goodies, first time baking in nigh a decade so I overbaked them a bit. Work colleagues were polite and ate a bunch so that's good.
Rest of time spent programming in Godot and playing Silent Hill f.
Also: Blue Jays :(.
Baked some Halloween goodies, first time baking in nigh a decade so I overbaked them a bit. Work colleagues were polite and ate a bunch so that's good.
Rest of time spent programming in Godot and playing Silent Hill f.
Also: Blue Jays :(.
Week 27
Watched Chainsawman: Reze Arc.
Best movie for the best girl. Can't wait for International Assassins Arc.
Cracked (?) my ankle and now it's very bruised. Getting old ugh.
Also finished the first ending of Silent Hill f. My impressions are split atm, but I'll try to get the other endings.
Watched Chainsawman: Reze Arc.
Best movie for the best girl. Can't wait for International Assassins Arc.
Cracked (?) my ankle and now it's very bruised. Getting old ugh.
Also finished the first ending of Silent Hill f. My impressions are split atm, but I'll try to get the other endings.
October 26, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Week 27
Watched Chainsawman: Reze Arc.
Best movie for the best girl. Can't wait for International Assassins Arc.
Cracked (?) my ankle and now it's very bruised. Getting old ugh.
Also finished the first ending of Silent Hill f. My impressions are split atm, but I'll try to get the other endings.
Watched Chainsawman: Reze Arc.
Best movie for the best girl. Can't wait for International Assassins Arc.
Cracked (?) my ankle and now it's very bruised. Getting old ugh.
Also finished the first ending of Silent Hill f. My impressions are split atm, but I'll try to get the other endings.
Week 26:
Finally got my new build up and running!
Using Bazzite as there's no way in hell I'm staying on the Windows ship when they're shoving Recall with Win 11.
And OOTB Silent Hill f is running like butter at 4k!
Won't say it wasn't (isn't) a lot of work getting other things working though 😶.
Finally got my new build up and running!
Using Bazzite as there's no way in hell I'm staying on the Windows ship when they're shoving Recall with Win 11.
And OOTB Silent Hill f is running like butter at 4k!
Won't say it wasn't (isn't) a lot of work getting other things working though 😶.
October 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Week 26:
Finally got my new build up and running!
Using Bazzite as there's no way in hell I'm staying on the Windows ship when they're shoving Recall with Win 11.
And OOTB Silent Hill f is running like butter at 4k!
Won't say it wasn't (isn't) a lot of work getting other things working though 😶.
Finally got my new build up and running!
Using Bazzite as there's no way in hell I'm staying on the Windows ship when they're shoving Recall with Win 11.
And OOTB Silent Hill f is running like butter at 4k!
Won't say it wasn't (isn't) a lot of work getting other things working though 😶.
Week 24:
Wedding 1/2 attended. Very happy for the newly weds and was grateful to go.
This event however reminded me how car centric Canada is, took the entirety of Sunday and Monday to attend one night event because the train system is so anemic.
I'm going to have to get a car one day 🙃.
Wedding 1/2 attended. Very happy for the newly weds and was grateful to go.
This event however reminded me how car centric Canada is, took the entirety of Sunday and Monday to attend one night event because the train system is so anemic.
I'm going to have to get a car one day 🙃.
October 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Week 24:
Wedding 1/2 attended. Very happy for the newly weds and was grateful to go.
This event however reminded me how car centric Canada is, took the entirety of Sunday and Monday to attend one night event because the train system is so anemic.
I'm going to have to get a car one day 🙃.
Wedding 1/2 attended. Very happy for the newly weds and was grateful to go.
This event however reminded me how car centric Canada is, took the entirety of Sunday and Monday to attend one night event because the train system is so anemic.
I'm going to have to get a car one day 🙃.
King Arthur gets a bad wrap. Yoshinori being selected by some secretive lottery is no basis for a system of government.
Surely a strange woman distributing swords has some sort of screening criterion at least.
Surely a strange woman distributing swords has some sort of screening criterion at least.
September 29, 2025 at 12:57 PM
King Arthur gets a bad wrap. Yoshinori being selected by some secretive lottery is no basis for a system of government.
Surely a strange woman distributing swords has some sort of screening criterion at least.
Surely a strange woman distributing swords has some sort of screening criterion at least.
Week 23:
Spent lots of money, got an air bike which I have to start using daily from now on.
Mother visited and we caught up with the best taco joint I know of for a Canadian city.
Also worst migraine of the year so far. 🫠
Spent lots of money, got an air bike which I have to start using daily from now on.
Mother visited and we caught up with the best taco joint I know of for a Canadian city.
Also worst migraine of the year so far. 🫠
September 28, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Week 23:
Spent lots of money, got an air bike which I have to start using daily from now on.
Mother visited and we caught up with the best taco joint I know of for a Canadian city.
Also worst migraine of the year so far. 🫠
Spent lots of money, got an air bike which I have to start using daily from now on.
Mother visited and we caught up with the best taco joint I know of for a Canadian city.
Also worst migraine of the year so far. 🫠
Migraines that start up at the finishing hours of work should be criminal. Don't make my entire day work and then pain come on!
September 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Migraines that start up at the finishing hours of work should be criminal. Don't make my entire day work and then pain come on!
Week 22: Had two skin biopsies and lots more medical check ups. Getting older sucks!
Hobby wise: learned a lot about why you should NOT use Euler angles if possible the hard way.
Anime season wrapping up: I'm going to miss Dandadan Fridays. Cinderella Grey pt. 2 coming back should fill that void.
Hobby wise: learned a lot about why you should NOT use Euler angles if possible the hard way.
Anime season wrapping up: I'm going to miss Dandadan Fridays. Cinderella Grey pt. 2 coming back should fill that void.
September 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Week 22: Had two skin biopsies and lots more medical check ups. Getting older sucks!
Hobby wise: learned a lot about why you should NOT use Euler angles if possible the hard way.
Anime season wrapping up: I'm going to miss Dandadan Fridays. Cinderella Grey pt. 2 coming back should fill that void.
Hobby wise: learned a lot about why you should NOT use Euler angles if possible the hard way.
Anime season wrapping up: I'm going to miss Dandadan Fridays. Cinderella Grey pt. 2 coming back should fill that void.
Week 20: Recovery
Week 21: Getting used to back to work, the stress comes back quickly.
Made some gyudon since I was craving it. Yes it's a massive bowl, but go big or go home.
Also started programming in Godot, but I'm still in the rubbish phase of learning. 3D is hard man.
Week 21: Getting used to back to work, the stress comes back quickly.
Made some gyudon since I was craving it. Yes it's a massive bowl, but go big or go home.
Also started programming in Godot, but I'm still in the rubbish phase of learning. 3D is hard man.
September 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Week 20: Recovery
Week 21: Getting used to back to work, the stress comes back quickly.
Made some gyudon since I was craving it. Yes it's a massive bowl, but go big or go home.
Also started programming in Godot, but I'm still in the rubbish phase of learning. 3D is hard man.
Week 21: Getting used to back to work, the stress comes back quickly.
Made some gyudon since I was craving it. Yes it's a massive bowl, but go big or go home.
Also started programming in Godot, but I'm still in the rubbish phase of learning. 3D is hard man.
Week 18
Going to stop with cooking every week as I'm getting fat (also work burnout and depression). I can make Japanese comfort food enough that I don't need to go again for a few more years.
Going forward each weekly post will summarize my week (hobbies/goals).
This week: ED Gladius (Peak).
Going to stop with cooking every week as I'm getting fat (also work burnout and depression). I can make Japanese comfort food enough that I don't need to go again for a few more years.
Going forward each weekly post will summarize my week (hobbies/goals).
This week: ED Gladius (Peak).
August 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Week 18
Going to stop with cooking every week as I'm getting fat (also work burnout and depression). I can make Japanese comfort food enough that I don't need to go again for a few more years.
Going forward each weekly post will summarize my week (hobbies/goals).
This week: ED Gladius (Peak).
Going to stop with cooking every week as I'm getting fat (also work burnout and depression). I can make Japanese comfort food enough that I don't need to go again for a few more years.
Going forward each weekly post will summarize my week (hobbies/goals).
This week: ED Gladius (Peak).
Week 17
Missed Week 15 & 16 due to family travel and a bachelor party.
This week I was traveling for work, rushed and scrambled the job but got it done.
Sunburnt to hell because I underestimated white rooftops.
Cooked air fried karage with cabbage because lazy and burnt out.
Vacation soon.
Missed Week 15 & 16 due to family travel and a bachelor party.
This week I was traveling for work, rushed and scrambled the job but got it done.
Sunburnt to hell because I underestimated white rooftops.
Cooked air fried karage with cabbage because lazy and burnt out.
Vacation soon.
August 17, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Week 17
Missed Week 15 & 16 due to family travel and a bachelor party.
This week I was traveling for work, rushed and scrambled the job but got it done.
Sunburnt to hell because I underestimated white rooftops.
Cooked air fried karage with cabbage because lazy and burnt out.
Vacation soon.
Missed Week 15 & 16 due to family travel and a bachelor party.
This week I was traveling for work, rushed and scrambled the job but got it done.
Sunburnt to hell because I underestimated white rooftops.
Cooked air fried karage with cabbage because lazy and burnt out.
Vacation soon.
Week 14
Chicken Katsu Donburi
Used a recipe with mayo as the binding agent, did not stick as well as I'd like. Will try the normal method next time.
Still delicious 😋.
Chicken Katsu Donburi
Used a recipe with mayo as the binding agent, did not stick as well as I'd like. Will try the normal method next time.
Still delicious 😋.
July 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Week 14
Chicken Katsu Donburi
Used a recipe with mayo as the binding agent, did not stick as well as I'd like. Will try the normal method next time.
Still delicious 😋.
Chicken Katsu Donburi
Used a recipe with mayo as the binding agent, did not stick as well as I'd like. Will try the normal method next time.
Still delicious 😋.
Week 13
Still burnt out as the big client meeting was only yesterday.
Used ramen noodles with kd powder, butter fried kalbasa and some furikake. Like not going far enough to make a proper Italian, Japanese or Canadian white trash dish lol.
It's still delicious though 😋.
Still burnt out as the big client meeting was only yesterday.
Used ramen noodles with kd powder, butter fried kalbasa and some furikake. Like not going far enough to make a proper Italian, Japanese or Canadian white trash dish lol.
It's still delicious though 😋.
July 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Week 13
Still burnt out as the big client meeting was only yesterday.
Used ramen noodles with kd powder, butter fried kalbasa and some furikake. Like not going far enough to make a proper Italian, Japanese or Canadian white trash dish lol.
It's still delicious though 😋.
Still burnt out as the big client meeting was only yesterday.
Used ramen noodles with kd powder, butter fried kalbasa and some furikake. Like not going far enough to make a proper Italian, Japanese or Canadian white trash dish lol.
It's still delicious though 😋.
Week 12
I was lazy (read: burnt out from work) so did yakisoba dogs.
I know, very original lol 😂.
The hotdog cuts through the yakisoba too much, it's better as simply yakisoba pan. Also a mess to eat so likely won't make this again.
I was lazy (read: burnt out from work) so did yakisoba dogs.
I know, very original lol 😂.
The hotdog cuts through the yakisoba too much, it's better as simply yakisoba pan. Also a mess to eat so likely won't make this again.
July 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Week 12
I was lazy (read: burnt out from work) so did yakisoba dogs.
I know, very original lol 😂.
The hotdog cuts through the yakisoba too much, it's better as simply yakisoba pan. Also a mess to eat so likely won't make this again.
I was lazy (read: burnt out from work) so did yakisoba dogs.
I know, very original lol 😂.
The hotdog cuts through the yakisoba too much, it's better as simply yakisoba pan. Also a mess to eat so likely won't make this again.