I almost named this letter “Three Volumes Left,” but unfortunately calling it what it actually is is more important given it’s fancy and official. Here’s lots and lots of words about all my favorite things from 2025. ## [[My Games of the Year 2025]] A somewhat dismal showing this year, but much like my own year personally, it could be worse.~ ## [[My Movies of the Year 2025]] Had to hold back from yapping about [[Sinners]] for the whole post. Praise my restraint please. ## [[My Music of the Year 2025]] My approach to music writing is going to be different in 2026. For now, just take solace in the fact that my musical taste is perfect and immaculate, and anything you pull from that list will bang hard. ## [[My Favorite Things of the Year 2025]] If I could marry my Timbuk2 bag, deadass, I would. It’s not even a joke. ## Status Update That’s everything. Wow! So much writing. I hope you like reading it, because I loved writing it. How could I not. I do all this shit for free. I’m out here yapping for the love of the game. I appreciate you for taking the time to care, it’s quite kind of you. Like I mentioned, I’ll be taking a bit of a vacation from this newsletter in January to recharge. There might be a one-off issue with some interesting links that I've been stockpiling as I bedrot over my winter break. But if not, expect the 67th newsletter in February, with — hopefully — a fun new project in tow. ## Signing Off I hope your Sunday is treating you well. I hope your 2025 ends on a good note, and that 2026 is kind to you. [Hit the ko-fi link](https://ko-fi.com/barquq) if you like and want to support this letter. Thanks for reading.