Today marks the two-year anniversary of this journal. The longevity of this undertaking has surprised even me. Especially when I consider what it is that keeps me going. It's not about collecting all the DIYs or completing all the Nook Miles achievements. It's not about turning my island into a stunning architectural or landscaping feat. I don't even have a list of so-called dreamies. More than anything, AC is my escape.
And NH is, for me, the best iteration of the franchise. It looks gorgeous, its photo mode allows me to take screenshots that make me happy, and all the improvements over the previous titles — grass doesn't deteriorate, I can literally move the earth, the trees and the houses, I can change the course of rivers, I can take a break without my islanders moving away on their own, just to name a few — have meant that I can play the game without stressing.
I'm still updating this journal because I still enjoy doing so. This journal is for me. I wanted to record my experience. Some day when I no longer play the game, I'd like to take a look at what I've done and remember the fun times. And maybe, just maybe, I can share some of my love for AC with anyone else who has taken the time to stop by. The thought that seeing Littlestar or my islanders has made someone smile, makes
me smile.