EOY - everything else i liked
food, tv, games—the other good stuff, y'know
not everything is a movie or a song. some things are good without being those. here’s everything else i thought was the best or just couldn’t stay away from.
TV Shows
#5 - House of the Dragon
It’s crazy how we all started liking GoT again. This show is good enough to make us forget.
#4 - Severance
I can’t believe they made a show worth subscribing to Apple TV for.
#3 - The White Lotus
I didn’t think a Season 2 would work, but it ended up being better!
#2 - The Rehearsal
I rehearse literally every single conversation in my head, so it was nice to see it visualized on screen. Probably the most emotionally devastating show I watched, and the one that stuck with me the most.
#1 - Atlanta
I already wrote about Atlanta here just a few weeks ago, but it’s still so crazy to me that they went out on top. The final season is insanely funny, really weird, the best of all four and a total blast; I will miss it dearly. I would like to say I’m excited to see what Glover does next, buuuuuuuuut……….
Video Games
#5 - Marvel Snap
Look, you know if I’m recommending a Marvel thing it must be REALLY fucking good. It’s free, too, and easily playable on your phone. Join ussssssss…
#4 - Crusader Kings III
This medieval ruler RPG is fantastic because saying shit like “I made all of my kids inbred so they’d have good genetic traits and fucked my dad so he’d get shunned by the society then sent my heir off to a losing battle to ensure his death” out loud makes you sound like an insane person but it’s just part of the fun here.
#3 - Destiny 2
Can’t believe those fuckers at Bungie got me again. Destiny goes through peaks and valleys of being the worst game you’ve ever played and the best game you’ve ever played, and for most of 2022, it was really good! I swore I’d never go back, and yet… I’m having a blast. Except right now. Right now it kind of sucks. But, hey, it might be good again soon… ah fuck, they really did get me again.
#2 - Elden Ring
Probably my real, actual GOTY—it’s just perfect. Everything I’d want from an open world Souls game. Literally zero complaints. Flawless. Best game of the decade.
#1 - Dota 2
Why do I still play this stupid ass game? It’s the only game (or, really, the only piece of media) that can put me in a bad mood. I’ll queue up a match and waste a whole fucking hour—literally, every round is 45-60 minutes—knowing in the first five minutes that I’m going to be miserable for the next 55. And yet, when I finally clench victory from the jaws of defeat, there’s no greater feeling. I’ve played every other MOBA but nothing can compare to Valve’s masterpiece. Hell, even other multiplayer games don’t do it for me like this one does. And, also, why would I spend $70 on a new game or $20 to unlock a character in another game when everything in this one is free? I hate this game. I love this game. I probably will never stop playing this game.
Food in Cincinnati
#5 - Bourbon Caramel Brioche French Toast at Bellevue Bistro
French toast is the best breakfast item. Argue with your dad. This is the best version of it that I’ve ever had.
#4 - Lobster Gravy Fries at Sacred Beast
Looks gross. Tastes incredible.
#3 - Truffle Potato Gnocchi at Nicola’s
If this wasn’t literally $30 I would eat it every day for the rest of my life.
#2 - Butter Cake at Losanti
Incredibly simple and yet nothing tastes better. Find a better dessert in the city. Good luck!
#1 - Literally Anything at Wildweed Pasta
Best kept secret. Can’t believe this place hasn’t blown up yet. Frequently some of the weirdest looking shit I’ve ever seen as food (see photo) but it’s all delicious. OTR’s most hidden gem.
Cat
I love Leo more than anything on planet earth. (Apologies to my boyfriend.)
Closing Thoughts
Happy new year, everyone. If you got this far, message me one thing you’re hoping for in 2023. See you all soon!