October has been the definition of cozy chaos — comfort reads, nostalgic shows, and a healthy dose of gaming mayhem. From If Cats Disappeared From the World to Waterpark Simulator, here’s everything I’ve been reading, watching, and playing this month.

There’s a kind of cozy chaos that comes with always starting new hobbies. My shelves and corners are filled with yarn, paints, notebooks, books, and controllers—each one representing a different side quest I’ve picked up along the way. Some projects are finished, others paused mid-way, but all of them remind me that creativity doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. Collecting hobbies has become its own kind of joy, a way of grounding myself through constant exploration.

On Friday, I visited Epic Universe for the first time—and two days later, I’m still thinking about it. From dragon rides to surprise mist fans, it was a whirlwind of heat, chaos, and magic. I didn’t have an annual pass or a plan, just a birthday gift card and curiosity. Here’s what stood out, what I’d do differently, and why this first visit really lived up to its name.