Thank you everyone!
I'm picking back up and just remodelling my island, not matter how long it takes. I also see the Nook Miles as achievements and want to complete everything at my own pace. I used to trade on Nookazon quite often, but now I don't want to be spoiled and just want to play peacefully.
The update is fantastic. I didn't get the DLC since there's too much for me to do normally anyways
I love, love, love the food. It's all very detailed and the food selection is unexpected and beautiful imo. I love the different hairstyles as well. I'm sure people are enjoying the more inclusive options for curly/kinky hair as well
I like the bangs very very much.
Also love how villagers can visit your house now. I haven't been attached to my villagers too much, but when Roald and Marshal came over, it gave me the warm fuzzies. I kind of want (some) new villagers now though to change things up. I ultimately don't worry about popularity now, and just get the ones I personally like, maybe Shino, or some cranky wolves like Chief? I like Roswell so much too! And I don't have a cranky villager at all rn, so I'm thinking Groucho
I ended up writing a novella hahahahaha