Hey hey NGs!

I have realised that I haven't wrote anything since the last journal, and I have been itching to write for a bit now. There has been a lot going on this year in regards to my overall health and life, but it's mostly because the summer is just another added symptom to the madness. Having little to no heat tolerance is one thing, having a chronic illness that takes things to a whole different level is quite another... But nonetheless, I still pushed on with some content this summer.

Sadly, I didn't make it through to the finals of NGUAC this year. But as I have mentioned in the replies follow up blog post by @TaintedLogic , I am not actually saddened or feel defeated by this loss, but rather I am glad to have been a part of this opportunity, and that I can now focus on my other works and commissions that need attention. I wanna congratulate everyone who has made it through to the final round, and may everyone have as much fun in this competition as I certainly did. (: You are all incredibly gifted.

But all things considered, you should definitely check out the two entries for this year here, and here! <3 I am still proud of them, and strive to do even more next year.

Now, for the commission updates. This has taken a lot of consideration and thought, so please pay attention if you have e-mailed/sent me a PM about wanting a commission from me: After this final commission in progress, I will be taking an extended break from them until January 2025. This is so I can focus on trying to take it easy with my health, put time into my album Canvas Mind, and possibly get involved in some fun collaborative works wherever possible/whenever I am needed here on Newgrounds, especially during the incoming festive season ahead.

The Doctor's Notes Podcast has returned from its annual summer vacation, and is on schedule as normal until the end of the year for its usual three month break. The recent episodes are all in this playlist, which is all of Season Four so far!

In September, three major projects will be released on all of my mediums from podcast to music, including a new storytelling episode of TDNP ( You can listen to the first one here! ) , and two new tracks for my album, both of which will take a drastically different turn in theme, genre, and even the textures of the sound itself. I cannot wait to finally show you guys soon! It's going to be a test of my skill and versatility in composition and production, whilst also telling the audience the rest of my album biography as authentically as possible using music. If you want to hear the album so far, please click here, and remember to read the description as you listen to each track to get the full artistic experience of the project! :D Also, the return of Nevermind The B*llshit! is in the talks, and a more nuanced approach to the mini series will be taken. Just gimme some tiiiime~

In October, is when I grow a year older (yay?). And to celebrate, I will be covering a few of my favourite VGM scores in various video game franchises that I grew up with, or currently enjoy. So stay turned for that!

Until then, these are all the updates I have regarding my work, and my life behind the screen. Phew... It's honestly been a year of trials and tribulations, but alas; I am thankful for the lessons this year has already taught me. And I am so happy to welcome all of the new fans that have fan'd me this year, and I hope this will be the start of a wonderful journey together, especially as we are nearing to 100 uploads on GlowBoyMusic!

3 years and nearly 100 uploads later, and my love and passion for music and for this website still hasn't left me. Thank you, all of you. <3

I hope everyone has a wonderful fall season ahead. Don't forget to stock up on that hot chocolate powder, grab that comfy hoodie out of your elaborately unorganised closet, and turn up the volume as you enjoy the golden and magical season of Autumn! (:

Mad love always, Glow <3