Finding Time

2025 has been, without a doubt, a low point for me when it comes to gaming—and not because I lost interest, but because life demanded my attention elsewhere.

I had to step back and refocus on mattered at the time: my career, my health, and my family. Those priorities needed my full energy, and while it wasn’t always easy to set aside the things I enjoy, it was necessary. Sometimes, passion has to take a back seat so that life can move forward in a healthier, more stable direction.

That doesn’t mean I gave everything up completely. I still found moments for model building and a bit of gaming here and there—small pockets of time where I could unwind and reconnect with what I love. But other hobbies, like board games and tabletop RPGs, definitely took a hit. They require more time, more coordination, and more mental space than I could afford at the time.

Now, things are different.

Life feels more balanced again. I’m in a better place—physically, mentally, and emotionally. And with that stability comes the opportunity to slowly reintroduce the hobbies that bring me joy.

This time, though, I want to approach things more responsibly. Instead of squeezing hobbies into whatever free time I happen to have, I’m planning to intentionally schedule them. To make space for them in a way that doesn’t take away from my responsibilities, but instead complements them.

It’s a small shift in mindset, but I think it will make a big difference.

So here’s to finding that balance again—between pass

ion and responsibility, between play and purpose.

Wish me luck.