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Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/60 sec, ISO1600
 “With Miku” Austin, 2025

Just saw Colorful Stage: The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing tonight. Going in, I was a total newbie to the whole thing, so the beginning was a little confusing. But, I’d say around the halfway mark, I was completely hooked, dying to know how the story would play out.

The movie’s music is really good! I’m already planning to check out a few of the featured “bands”, of which there were five: a rock band, hip-hop group, goth-lolita group, pop idol group, and an amusement park variety troupe. The goth-lolita group “Nightcord at 25:00” was my favorite. Check them out on Spotify if interested!

Oh, and for those who don’t know (like I did!), the movie is based on a rhythm game called Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! That’s where all the backstory and lore come from. It’s actually super interesting when you start to dig into it!

Bonus: This song was featured in the movie for a few seconds. I liked it so much I had to look it up. So good!

From Blue Yeti to Fifine AM8

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 35mm, f/2, 1/500 sec, ISO800
 “Fifine Mic” Cedar Park, 2025

For a while, I was plagued by persistent connection problems with my Blue Yeti microphone. It was incredibly frustrating. After troubleshooting endlessly, I decided to try a different microphone: the Fifine AM8.

I’ve been using the Fifine AM8 for about a month now, and I’m happy to report that I haven’t encountered a single connection issue. This alone has been a huge improvement!

Beyond its reliability, I also prefer the Fifine AM8’s form factor. It’s more streamlined and takes up less desk space compared to the bulkier Blue Yeti. Plus, the Fifine AM8 has a customizable LED ring, which adds a cool aesthetic touch to my setup.

Overall, the Fifine AM8 has been a fantastic replacement for my Blue Yeti. It’s reliable, has a great design, and offers some nice extra features. If you’re looking for a new microphone, I definitely recommend giving the Fifine AM8 a try!

EMME Candles

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 “Candles” Cedar Park, 2025

I picked up some new candles from EMME, an Asian-owned business based in New York City. I chose Yuzu and Red Bean (anko) as a nod to our two cats and added White Rabbit out of curiosity to see if it truly captured the scent of the iconic candy. I’m happy to say they all smell amazing! The wood-wick design makes them even better because they crackle soothingly and burn for a long time. I absolutely love EMME candles! Plus, the order came with a Year of the Snake New Year’s card, which was such a cool touch.