intentional tech use

2026/09/20

A blog post of appreciation for the tech that I've been using that has decreased my smartphone usage to 2-3 hours per day.

I got my 3DS XL in 2012 as a Xmas gift from my family. 13 years later, it still works perfectly! Granted, I did leave it unused for a few years, which probably added to the longevity of the battery. Anyhow, ever since I modded it I've been using it a lot. The modding community is extremely kind and helpful! My current most played games are Animal Crossing: New Leaf (my village is 12 years old; I'm playing this one on an actual cartridge), Tomodachi Life, and Style Savvy: Fashion Forward. I recently got 2 StreetPasses IRL, which was a treat. :-) Read more...