Welcome to the first issue of Level Up Journal — my cozy monthly zine where I explore play, creativity, and the little rhythms shaping my inner world.
Save File 01 includes a deep dive into cyclical gaming, reflections on the games I played this month, a photo collage, podcasts I loved, and a Co-op Mode question for you at the end.

Making this has been so fun. It really felt like I gave my inner child the space to play. I know it’s not perfect and it’s ugly at times, but that’s exactly why I chose the zine medium. I wanted a way to break free from the structure, rigidity, and perfectionism I feel when posting online. Social media can feel so curated. I wanted something that reflected me and my inner world more than a perfect Instagram square or a meticulously structured blog post.

And it doesn’t need to be consumed in any sort of way. Maybe you just flip through it, maybe you actually sit down with it on a weekend morning. Either way, completing this and feeling creatively alive again has meant a lot, and I’m glad you’re here to share this little moment with me. 💛

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