Astral's Archive
VVelcome to Astral Anomaly's Virtual Veranda!
Hello, intrepid traveler! I’m Astral, an avid explorer of words and worlds, currently navigating the multiplicitous realms of literature, learning, and life on Earth. My days are spent wandering through the intricate landscapes of science fiction, post and metamodern narratives, and literary fiction --all the while balancing the unfortunate drudgery of existing under late-stage capitalism (i.e. work).
When I’m not immersed in the written word or enjoying the company of my talented partner and our feline family, you’ll find me rolling dice and crafting stories in the world of tabletop gaming, teaching myself a (generally useless) skill, aimlessly exploring new locations, creating or playing ARGs, geocache-hunting, or going down various interconnected online rabbit holes.
I'm designing this site to be a vibrant tapestry of my amalgam of interests and passions! Please be patient and courteous as I work to develop each of the pages I'll mention here. This site is currently under construction and may be for quite some time. I haven't coded since high school, and that was over a decade ago. I'm using freecodecamp.org to teach myself the basics once more. Astral's Archive is an ongoing project that will be periodically updated and improved as my skills progress. Whatever brought you to this humble project of mine, I thank you for your time and interest!
Here on the Vertex page, you'll find an ever-updated feed of my personal current events, as well as a collection of my favorite quotes. You'll also find a link to my Neocities profile here.
If you'd like to explore further, feel free to wander through my photo albums under the Vignettes tab to catch snapshots of everything --from my most memorable moments, to the myriad visions of the mundane-made-mystical, all manifested through the magical apparatus of my camera's lens.
Visit the Verse page for a glimpse into my creative soul, featuring original works and snippets inspired by my everyday life and literary pursuits.
Click the Verities tab if you'd like to peruse my assorted thoughts an opinions in a news-feed-inspired format.
Curious about my current studies? Check out the Varsity page, where I share insights into my coursework, solo studies, coding progress, and the exciting projects that come with pursuing an English litereature degree with a Spanish minor.
For those who love to travel, the Voyages page is a treasure trove of stories and tips from my nationwide explorations, complete with vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes.
If you’re an avid reader like me, you’ll find the Verbiage section brimming with book recommendations, reviews, and reflections on everything from the classics of the Western literary canon to my favorite hidden gems and unique reads. My current reads, reading log, and TBR may also be found here.
The Visions page showcases my favorite TV shows and movies. My tastes includes a variety of titles in all genres, but with a special focus on science fiction, anime, cult classics, surrealism, and must-sees from the Criterion Collection.
For my fellow gamers, the Vault section highlights everything from my favorite classic tabletop RPGs to the latest videogame releases, complete with personal insights and reviews.
Don’t miss the Vibes section, where I’ve curated playlists of my favorite tracks and albums for your listening pleasure!
If you’re interested in the projects I’m currently working on, be sure to visit Ventures for updates and a behind-the-scenes look at my creative endeavors.
Thank you for visiting my little corner of the web. This site is, for me, what social media seems to be for everyone else I know: a kind of time capsule, where I can curate my own digital footprint to my heart's content. Explore as you will, and dont forget to drop me a line under Visitors and follow my Neocities profile if you like what you see! :3 I hope you find something here that sparks your interest, new friend!