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Melanie (@melkat.blue) and Vivianne (@rosanthwyn.online) are writing a blog together https://crystalline.blog/

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Meathead (Rob Reiner) and Archie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor) looking at each other, probably arguing.

Meathead (Rob Reiner) and Archie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor) looking at each other, probably arguing.

Our central character Tosiek cutting their hair

Our central character Tosiek cutting their hair

Brothers David Kaplan (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji Kaplan (Kieran Culkin) look at each other on a train.

Brothers David Kaplan (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji Kaplan (Kieran Culkin) look at each other on a train.

So You Want to Learn About Poland
https://crystalline.blog/posts/so-you-want-to-learn-about-poland

11.03.2026 19:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Ditto Melanie with blue mermaid hair, super nerd outfit, and blue shoes stands on a Pokemon Center's couch with her shoes on. Well, the shoes are technically Ditto's skin so I guess not.

Ditto Melanie with blue mermaid hair, super nerd outfit, and blue shoes stands on a Pokemon Center's couch with her shoes on. Well, the shoes are technically Ditto's skin so I guess not.

Slowpoke asks you β€œOhhh. Are we…friends? Maybe?”

Slowpoke asks you β€œOhhh. Are we…friends? Maybe?”

Trubbish says β€œOm nom nom… Mmm… This is some premium garbage, yo! Gotta take my time and really savor it…”

Trubbish says β€œOm nom nom… Mmm… This is some premium garbage, yo! Gotta take my time and really savor it…”

I’m A Ditto and So Can You
https://crystalline.blog/posts/im-a-ditto-and-so-can-you

09.03.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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February Was a Month - Crystalline Blog Melanie recaps her month, mental health struggles, and where she found some joy I had my yearly physical in January, and at the end I asked my doctor if maybe I should try another anti-anxiety medication, since I've been on my current one for 15 or so years. Without any hesitation they recommended another pill that I could "hot swap" to without tapering or having any side effects. A week after starting the new medication I knew something was wrong. At the same time the world was becoming an actively worse place to be, which made it hard to tell...

February Was a Month
https://crystalline.blog/posts/february-was-a-month

01.03.2026 18:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
cat looking down at you

cat looking down at you

kitty sleeping with a knife

kitty sleeping with a knife

kitty pryde wrapped in a small blanket

kitty pryde wrapped in a small blanket

Cat Appreciation Post
https://crystalline.blog/posts/cat-appreciation-post

24.02.2026 05:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot showing a new project in FL Studio

Screenshot showing a new project in FL Studio

Bandcamp iOS app screenshot. There are 4 albums listed under the "trans" and "progressive rock" tags. The albums are: The Ghosts Beneath Our Feet by Nora Nygard, Cosmonauts by Luna Ryuko, Cosmonauts (Extra) by Luna Ryuko, A Song From The Paracosm by Gap Year University.

Bandcamp iOS app screenshot. There are 4 albums listed under the "trans" and "progressive rock" tags. The albums are: The Ghosts Beneath Our Feet by Nora Nygard, Cosmonauts by Luna Ryuko, Cosmonauts (Extra) by Luna Ryuko, A Song From The Paracosm by Gap Year University.

Screenshot from the Bandcamp Dashboard showing Ruby Rockatansky following me and buying my album Cosmonauts.

Screenshot from the Bandcamp Dashboard showing Ruby Rockatansky following me and buying my album Cosmonauts.

There Has Never Been A Better Time To Learn FL Studio
https://crystalline.blog/posts/there-has-never-been-a-better-time-to-learn-fl-studio

10.02.2026 22:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of Uncanny X-Men 2024 #1, but rotated on it's side for no other reason than I'm silly. The cover features the X-Men logos and the hands of Wolverine, Rogue, Jubilee, and Gambit. Also Nightcrawler's tail.

The cover of Uncanny X-Men 2024 #1, but rotated on it's side for no other reason than I'm silly. The cover features the X-Men logos and the hands of Wolverine, Rogue, Jubilee, and Gambit. Also Nightcrawler's tail.

Oh How I’ve Missed the X-Men
https://crystalline.blog/posts/oh-how-ive-missed-the-x-men

08.02.2026 20:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A rough looking teddy bear wearing headphones named Patches is turned around in his seat at the security camera monitoring station to say, "My job is pretty sick, I just look at screens all day."

A rough looking teddy bear wearing headphones named Patches is turned around in his seat at the security camera monitoring station to say, "My job is pretty sick, I just look at screens all day."

Weekly Tids and Bits
https://crystalline.blog/posts/weekly-tids-and-bits

02.02.2026 06:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vivianne’s Links - January 23rd 2026 - Crystalline Blog I’ve been going down some rabbit holes on the internet (primarily YouTube) and I figured I’d share some links I found interesting. Musicβ€’ Swapscore Vol. 1 by hiSwaps! - https://hiswaps.bandcamp.com/album/swapscore-vol-1...

Vivianne’s Links - January 23rd 2026
https://crystalline.blog/posts/viviannes-links-january-23rd-2026

24.01.2026 04:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
YouTube logo from 2005 color shifted to be blue instead of red.

YouTube logo from 2005 color shifted to be blue instead of red.

Comfort Watches for YouTube
https://crystalline.blog/posts/comfort-watches-for-youtube

21.01.2026 20:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two characters in Hytale set under a shed in white fancy chairs. One wearing a lot of bronze gear, the other has purple hair and an eye patch.

Two characters in Hytale set under a shed in white fancy chairs. One wearing a lot of bronze gear, the other has purple hair and an eye patch.

A girl with blue hair and a pink bow wearing dark blue popstar clothes with a pink top, thigh highs, and black buckle shoes with blue bows.

A girl with blue hair and a pink bow wearing dark blue popstar clothes with a pink top, thigh highs, and black buckle shoes with blue bows.

Hytale-ing it out of Minecraft
https://crystalline.blog/posts/hytale-ing-it-out-of-minecraft

21.01.2026 01:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A ska themed cat girl teaches Hatsune Miku the ska dance

A ska themed cat girl teaches Hatsune Miku the ska dance

Hatsune Miku Fun Fact #39
https://crystalline.blog/posts/hatsune-miku-fun-fact-39

14.01.2026 18:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Metroid Prime Screenshot. The player is in Chozo Ruins Main Plaza on the grapple ledge, where the Morph Ball is. In the original, there was just a Missile Expansion.

Metroid Prime Screenshot. The player is in Chozo Ruins Main Plaza on the grapple ledge, where the Morph Ball is. In the original, there was just a Missile Expansion.

Mission Final screen, showing the seed hash Exoskeleton Varia Docking (2FDFYTXJ), Percentage Complete value of 78% and total time of 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Mission Final screen, showing the seed hash Exoskeleton Varia Docking (2FDFYTXJ), Percentage Complete value of 78% and total time of 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Looking at the big tree in Chozo Main Plaza

Looking at the big tree in Chozo Main Plaza

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Keeping Metroid Prime Fun With The Randomizer
https://crystalline.blog/posts/keeping-metroid-prime-fun-with-the-randomizer

14.01.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Three wide-eyed blue slimes challenge you to a fight.

Three wide-eyed blue slimes challenge you to a fight.

NPC in a building says: "So I've manged to live for another year, have I? I've a lot to thank the Almighty for, it seems."

NPC in a building says: "So I've manged to live for another year, have I? I've a lot to thank the Almighty for, it seems."

Two works with silly hands and comically large luscious kissable lips appear with the caption "Some lips appear!"

Two works with silly hands and comically large luscious kissable lips appear with the caption "Some lips appear!"

Four heroes celebrating winning a battle with the caption "The lips are defeated."

Four heroes celebrating winning a battle with the caption "The lips are defeated."

The Sense of Community in the Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Demo
https://crystalline.blog/posts/the-sense-of-community-in-the-dragon-quest-vii-reimagined-demo

13.01.2026 16:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined screenshot of the character standing in a building with stairs that go in to a wall

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined screenshot of the character standing in a building with stairs that go in to a wall

Melanie and Vivianne Check In
https://crystalline.blog/posts/melanie-and-vivianne-check-in

13.01.2026 01:49 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A stethoscope, shark, and honey pot emoji are crossed out with a red line

A stethoscope, shark, and honey pot emoji are crossed out with a red line

Types of Ads to Turn Down in 202X
https://crystalline.blog/posts/types-of-ads-to-turn-down-in-202x

08.01.2026 19:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Samus Aran on the right of text that says: Mission Complete. Scans completed 91%, Items discovered: 76%, Time Played: 17 hours and 32 minutes.

Samus Aran on the right of text that says: Mission Complete. Scans completed 91%, Items discovered: 76%, Time Played: 17 hours and 32 minutes.

Guy in futuristic military gear saluting and saying "It has been an honor serving with you."

Guy in futuristic military gear saluting and saying "It has been an honor serving with you."

A hallway and door that is giving a certain body part that makes men uncomfortable.

A hallway and door that is giving a certain body part that makes men uncomfortable.

Melanie’s Metroid Prime 4 Thoughts
https://crystalline.blog/posts/melanies-metroid-prime-4-thoughts

06.01.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Rhythm Game Prototype (Jammin’) Was Recovered And Archived After 40 Years - Crystalline Blog Vivianne shares SynaMax’s new video about what was one of the earliest musical performance rhythm games. Also talks a bit about his work researching Metroid Prime music, because it’s relevant...

A Rhythm Game Prototype (Jammin’) Was Recovered And Archived After 40 Years
https://crystalline.blog/posts/a-rhythm-game-prototype-jammin-was-recovered-and-archived-after-40-years

06.01.2026 20:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
The cover of Breadcrumbs featuring a black and white look at the side of an apartment with many windows, the center one featuring the author smoking a cigarette in a red lit room.

The cover of Breadcrumbs featuring a black and white look at the side of an apartment with many windows, the center one featuring the author smoking a cigarette in a red lit room.

Breadcrumbs of Polish History
https://crystalline.blog/posts/breadcrumbs-of-polish-history

04.01.2026 18:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The book cover of The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune featuring a house and a van on the edge of a very scary looking cliff above the sea.

The book cover of The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune featuring a house and a van on the edge of a very scary looking cliff above the sea.

Finding Peace in a World That Fears and Hates Us
https://crystalline.blog/posts/finding-peace-in-a-world-that-fears-and-hates-us

03.01.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot has two comments from Aruki:

LMAO JUMPSCARED BY ME OUTTA NOWHERE

next comment

Me watching this video: Woah this new dash tech is incredibly cool, I had no idea this was possible
Bash: Hey dumbass YOU found this FOURTEEN YEARS AGO

both comments received a heart from Bash

Screenshot has two comments from Aruki: LMAO JUMPSCARED BY ME OUTTA NOWHERE next comment Me watching this video: Woah this new dash tech is incredibly cool, I had no idea this was possible Bash: Hey dumbass YOU found this FOURTEEN YEARS AGO both comments received a heart from Bash

Meta Reggie: In case anybody has ever been in confusion, every single one of the server staff supports queer rights. That means this server is a safe space. There’s a zero tolerance policy for bigotry. I don’t care how you feel about that, and neither does anybody else here. I see people adding shitty reactions to posts and I’ll swing the hammer.

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

Trans, and queer, motherfucking rights baby. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

Meta Reggie: In case anybody has ever been in confusion, every single one of the server staff supports queer rights. That means this server is a safe space. There’s a zero tolerance policy for bigotry. I don’t care how you feel about that, and neither does anybody else here. I see people adding shitty reactions to posts and I’ll swing the hammer. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Trans, and queer, motherfucking rights baby. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

The Room Where Echoes Speedruns Go To Die
https://crystalline.blog/posts/the-room-where-echoes-speedruns-go-to-die

03.01.2026 18:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Vivianne’s 2025 in Media - Crystalline Blog As 2025 drew to a close, I wanted to write about a bunch of things I watched, played and listened to this year.

Vivianne’s 2025 in Media
https://crystalline.blog/posts/viviannes-2025-in-media

02.01.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A white Kobo remote with two buttons and a strap

A white Kobo remote with two buttons and a strap

When Turning a Page Is Too Much
https://crystalline.blog/posts/when-turning-a-page-is-too-much

02.01.2026 17:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kind Words 2 is Rewarding - Crystalline Blog Melanie discusses the game Kind Words 2 When Kind Words came out I thought the idea was neat. It’s a game where you have lofi music playing in the background as you write, well, kind words to people w...

Kind Words 2 is Rewarding
crystalline.blog/posts/kind-w...

02.01.2026 01:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Metroid Prime 4 is a Flawed But Good Sequel - Crystalline Blog Vivianne talks about the things she liked in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Yeah. I have my issues with the game. And yet the part I was most fascinated by when I was playing this game is how much this game...

Metroid Prime 4 is a Flawed But Good Sequel
crystalline.blog/posts/metroi...

02.01.2026 01:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Introduction - Crystalline Blog Melanie: Last night while Vivianne and I were at our local pizzeria she suggested we listen to an album together. So then I said β€œand then we could blog about...

The Introduction
crystalline.blog/posts/the-in...

02.01.2026 01:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0