Nadec

Nadec trailer

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 03:50:33 +1000

Let me tell you about this adventure I had...

Ch 1 Deadline

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 01:07:36 +1000

Because Nadec rescues a stranger from xlurps in The Other Realm, she misses her deadline.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 2 Stranger

Sat, 23 Feb 2019 06:34:31 +1000

After completing her task in The Other Realm and skipping back to her apartment on Earth, Nadec finds her rescuee lying at her feet. He'd skipped along! She ignores the issue for a while, trying to focus other self-appointed deadline, but finds herself unable to do that for long. There's something about a good-looking, unclothed man that takes all the attention.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 3 Blurgh Woods

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 04:58:06 +1000

Nadec tries to write her blog post while Pagewyn takes a shower, but they suddenly have to flee her apartment. They, and Kitty, skip to The Other Realm but don’t know where they are and have to defend themselves straight away.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 4 The Squares

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 23:44:00 +1000

Nadec, Kitty, and Pagewyn had to fend off two blurghs after fleeing her apartment. They succeed, although Pagewyn gets trapped. Nadec frees him. He shows her why he didn't defend himself with the stick she'd given him.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 5 Laughter And Tears

Sat, 16 Mar 2019 04:18:03 +1000

After Nadec finally stops laughing, Wyny shows her what he really can do with his sticks.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 6: Blackie

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 05:08:52 +1000

Nadec wakes up to a concussion. She finds herself captured and bound, and in the company of creatures she didn't know exist.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 7 Zlurp

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 01:37:21 +1000

The reverse coloured xlurp points out that he's a zlurp, tells Nadec about the dragon, and reminds her that she's still a prisoner. The symptoms of her concussion worsen, but she still prepares for escape.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 8 Unexpected Friendships

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 22:17:17 +1000

Wyny turns the roles around and appears to rescue nadec from the zlurp.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 9 Clichés

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 02:16:00 +1000

Despite what they'd thought, the zlurp wasn't dead. Instead, he was very alive, and very angry.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 10 Dragon's White Gas

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 18:02:52 +1000

In the aftermath of the zlurp's short resurrection, Nadec crawls toward where the creature had tossed Wyny. Both are wounded, but Nadec's condition gets to a critical point. Blackie turns out to be on their side.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 11 The Cave

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 17:00:00 +1000

Nadec wakes up in an unfamiliar place. She doesn't know how long she'd been unconscious, but appears healed from the concussion.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 12 Clothes

Sat, 04 May 2019 21:00:25 +1000

After being in a dragon-induced coma for a week, Nadec has something else to bother her. But Wyny wants to wake and speak to the zlurp.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 13 Comfort Food

Sat, 11 May 2019 23:37:55 +1000

At the end of the day, Nadec's cramps get worse. As she yearns for specific foods, she discovers some weird customs in Wyny's homeland.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 14 Talking to a drunk guy

Sat, 18 May 2019 21:11:42 +1000

It is finally time for Nadec and Wyny to wake the zlurp and talk to him.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 15 Flight

Sat, 25 May 2019 22:44:36 +1000

Nadec and Wyny had their talk to the zlurp. Some of what he had said shocked Nadec enough to leave the cave straight away.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Note: due to some technical difficulties, the sound quality has some issues.

Ch 16 Descending

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 21:43:01 +1000

After talking to the zlurp, Nadec and her company flee the cave in a hurry. The only exit is through the air. Fortunately, Blackie is a dragon.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 17 Rocks

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 19:22:00 +1000

Wyny questions where Blackie is. Nadec loses control of the situation but they stumble upon an unexpected discovery.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 18 The Statue

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 19:27:00 +1000

After seeing a statue in the woods, they go on to have a closer look. Nadec discovers more about her halberd and suspicions about her parents' past.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 19 A Tiny Meow

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 19:30:00 +1000

Blackie returns from waking the zlurp but ignores Nadec and Wyny. Wyny finally manages to get Nadec talk about her past.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 20 Voices

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 17:44:37 +1000

Blackie can talk to Nadec in her head. She flew her and Kitty away from Wyny while he was getting surrounded by others. Nadec wants to get back to help him, but Blackie finds a way to explain why that's not a good idea.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Ch 21 Myths And Legends

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 19:43:06 +1000

As if hearing the voice of Blackie in her head wasn't funky enough, Blackie appears able to replay other voices as well. Unfortunately, the strangers had nothing good to say. Betrayal. Struggling with all her emotions--fresh and older ones--together with still not knowing where they are, Nadec goes for a walk by herself. Once again, The Other Realm throws a myth her way. Though this one may prove to be useful.

Ch 22 Rum and rainbows

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 21:32:26 +1000

Walking away from the gorwak doesn't work. He lures her in his home by offering something she was searching for. They discover Nadec has something to offer the gorwak as well.

Ch 23 The Ritual of Drowning

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 23:04:55 +1000

The lucky encounter with the gorwak provides Nadec with the alcohol she'd been searching for. She can finally allow herself to drown her sorrows.

Ch 24 Stories and a slap

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 16:13:31 +1000

Nadec believes she's come up with a plan to get her to her employers--and hopefully safety.

Ch 25 The Order of the Red Knight

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 17:48:11 +1000

Nadec skipped back to her employers. She is tired of all the obvious lies. Determination to find out more truths is her main motivation. And hunger.

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Sat, 03 Aug 2019 17:53:49 +1000

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Ch 26 Family and Foe

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 17:21:00 +1000

Nadec's aunt explains why Nadec had never heard of her. But the more answers Nadec gets, the more questions she has.

Ch 27 Emotional connection

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 13:56:19 +1000

Nadec believes the solution for everything is easy: stay hidden until the Crown drops on her head. Sounds good in theory, but of course it's different in reality. Blackie responds to a certain strong emotion coming from Nadec.

Ch 28 Tradition and Ritual

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 15:59:38 +1000

There is an overload on information. Nadec fails to connect dots she should've seen before.

Ch 29 Hexago

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 15:32:19 +1000

Decision made, Nadec goes into the capital city.

Ch 30 Skipping is Easy

Sat, 07 Sep 2019 21:22:03 +1000

In the middle of the night, Nadec and Kridec attempt to smuggle Blackie and Kitty inside of the city.

Ch 31 Dresses are Stupid

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 14:19:17 +1000

Nadec discovers that practicing her magic, the Line of Skipping, doesn't come without danger.

Ch 32 A bath and a reputation

Sat, 21 Sep 2019 18:00:00 +1000

Smelling awful after getting showered by Blackie's vomit, Nadec insist on having a bath upon returning to her room at the inn. Since it's the middle of the night, the request is a bit odd, but Nadec's new servant, Melia, gets it done anyway. It isn't until later, that Nadec disovers someone's missing, and the possible reason why. Not all is what they seem in the Ichau family.

Ch 33 Urgent Release

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 18:04:27 +1000

After a good night's sleep, Nadec wakes up to discover Patat is still missing. While making plans to attend the opening ceremony of the Coronation Festivities, she has to get to Blackie quickly.

Note: Spring has arrived in this part of the world, and birds are overjoyed. So much so, that they can occasionally be heard in the background of the recording. Sorry for that.

Ch 34 Caged

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 17:28:47 +1000

Blackie has been left at the statue, Patat has disappeared and might be displayed--or worse--during the coronation festivities official opening. Nadec and Melia have no choice but to go to the Square Market in the hopes of preventing disaster.

Ch 35 The Skinny Housekeeper

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 16:18:49 +1000

Nadec ad Melia find themselves in a fancy inn. Melia, the woman Nadec had met at the Opening Ritual for the Coronation Festivities, assures them they are safe. Nadec has her doubts.

Ch 36 Uncle Jodec

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 15:55:52 +1000

The information Nadec's parents had left, almost cause more questions than giving answers.

Ch 37 Laws and rules

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 10:02:43 +1000

Figuring out the succession system of Paralelo isn't easy. Nadec comes to a conclusion about her uncle. She and Melia execute their plan to get Nadec in the castle to find Patat.

Ch 38 The End

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 15:28:12 +1000

Nadec listens in on a conversation between Patat, who is still caged inside the castle, and Jodec, her uncle.

Ch 39 The Real Heir

Sat, 09 Nov 2019 15:54:39 +1000

During the induction of the Paralelian laws, Nadec recognises the educator. Friend or foe?

Ch 40 Prophecy

Sat, 16 Nov 2019 20:52:13 +1000

Nadec reveals the masterplan she and Ayba have come up with to Melia.

If you want to read and analyse the prophecy (not that it's complicated---Nadec and Ayba were in a pub when they invented it), go to astridjef.com (from sunday onwards).

Ch 41 Rumours

Sat, 23 Nov 2019 18:11:12 +1000

After breakfast, Nadec Skips to Blackie, but not before dropping Melia off at the dressmaker, and overhearing a rough talk in an alleyway.

Ch 42 The Coloured Void

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 17:02:00 +1000

It is time for the first active part of the prophecy to be fulfilled.

Ch 43 Opposition

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 19:53:21 +1000

Blackie perching in the line of fire, Ayba seeing a family member, Nadec adapting herself to act like a Queen.

Ch 44 The Wobbly Wine Glass

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 12:45:56 +1000

There is an organisation opposing the Order of the End. They are supposed to be loyal the the Ichau royal line. Nadec and Melia find out just how loyal they are.

Ch 45 A second servant

Sat, 21 Dec 2019 20:32:07 +1000

The meeting of the Truth Companions Nadec intruded on, is being led by Pagewyn's grandmother.

Ch 46 Caught

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 17:32:18 +1000

Patat and his cage has disappeared from the throne room. But the room isn't empty. Nadec's uncle Jodec waited for her. She let herself get caught.

Nadec is an audio book in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

Ch 47 Trust

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 20:20:24 +1000

While getting a last chance to speak to Patat, Wyny intrudes on Nadec and Jodec's 'interaction'. Both of them attempt to keep Jodec's real identity from Wyny, while the gorwak doesn't have such a filter. Nadec rides an emotional wave once again.

Nadec is an audio book in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

Ch 48 No Safety

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 15:26:13 +1000

Nadec returns to her inn room, overwhelmed by positive emotions. After regaining her senses, it's clear the innkeeper hadn't listened when she'd said not to change anything.

Nadec is an audio book in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

Ch 49 Frankdamnnit

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 16:34:01 +1000

Nadec realises there is not spot safe for her in Hexago. She is keen to start reading in the Skipping journal Jodec had left for her. But first, she has to make sure tomorrow's prophecy will come true. However, at the chocolate production, she meets one of the last people she'd expect to come across.

Nadec is an audio book in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

Ch 50 The One Who Ruined Everything

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 18:15:00 +1000

Farenk, the man Melia had been talking about, a lot, the man who is the head of the chocolate production, turned out to be Frank, Nadec's ex-boyfriend. He'd disappeared after her parent's funeral. Nadec could never have expected him to be a Parallelian.

Nadec is an audio book in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

Ch 51 Acceptance

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 17:42:57 +1000

With Farenk's true purpose for the relationship with Nadec revealed, she has to make a choice about how to respond to it.

Nadec is an audio book in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

Ch 52 Double Sixth Day

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 16:52:25 +1000

Fulfilling a prophecy is hard work. The people at the chocolate production had worked all night long, providing Nadec with a massive amount of chocolate coins to distribute through Blackie. However, she had underestimated the physical hardship of it all.

Nadec is an audio book in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

The complete first draft is available on astridjef.com, and transcripts of the podcast are there as well. This podcast is merely the second draft of the story, and serves as a practice for a larger podcast project. Hence why it might seem incomplete and perhaps a bit rushed at times. No worries though, there are plans to develop this story even more, add in several point of views, and eventually publish it as a proper novel.

You can support me---the writer, producer, narrator---by sharing the podcast and rating it. Or give me the honour of a one-time donation at buymeacoffee.com/astridjef. Cheers!

Ch 53 Save one, endanger the other

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 21:41:53 +1000

About to rescue Patat, Nadec faces the decision between the gorwak, or putting someone else's safety in danger.

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Nadec is an audiobook in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

You can support me---the writer, producer, narrator---by sharing the podcast and rating it. Or give me the honour of a one-time donation at buymeacoffee.com/astridjef. Cheers!

Ch 54 Falling

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 19:35:38 +1000

While Wyny falls from the sky, Nadec flees to leave her friends to get arrested.

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Nadec is an audiobook in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

You can support me---the writer, producer, narrator---by sharing the podcast and rating it. Or give me the honour of a one-time donation at buymeacoffee.com/astridjef. Cheers!

Ch 55 Meant To Be Us

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 17:55:24 +1000

Patat, the gorwak, is save. But now others are captured. Five days before the crown drops on her head, Nadec frets about how to free her friends, and relises how mucky she is to have the dragon.

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Nadec is an audiobook in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

You can support me---the writer, producer, narrator---by sharing the podcast and rating it. Or give me the honour of a one-time donation at buymeacoffee.com/astridjef. Cheers!

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Ch 56 Not the only one

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 21:33:46 +1000

Attempting to free Melia, Meralda and Farenk, Nadec only manages to free Melia, but not without any trouble. The next day she goes back to the Wobbly Wine Glass to attend a meeting of the Truth Companions and confront the person she suspects to be Jodec.

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Nadec is an audiobook in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

You can support me---the writer, producer, narrator---by sharing the podcast and rating it. Or give me the honour of a one-time donation at buymeacoffee.com/astridjef. Cheers!

Ch 57 Silly Old Love

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:28:03 +1000

Other Ichaus roaming the Other Realm is a burden Nadec could worry about later. Right now she has to decide what to do with her captured uncle.

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Nadec is an audiobook in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

You can support me---the writer, producer, narrator---by sharing the podcast and rating it. Or give me the honour of a one-time donation at buymeacoffee.com/astridjef. Cheers!

Ch 58 Alpha Mu Rho

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 07:53:54 +1000

Only two more days until the Coronation, Nadec is ready to fulfill the moest dangerous part of the prophecy: appear in public as herself.

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Nadec is an audiobook in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

You can support me---the writer, producer, narrator---by sharing the podcast and rating it. Or give me the honour of a one-time donation at buymeacoffee.com/astridjef. Cheers!

Ch 59 The Burden

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 18:23:47 +1000

Two of Nadec's companions are in deadly peril, which is causing chaos on the Square Market. Blackie swoops in, in an attempt to save the day.

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Nadec is an audiobook in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

You can support me---the writer, producer, narrator---by sharing the podcast and rating it. Or give me the honour of a one-time donation at buymeacoffee.com/astridjef. Cheers!

Ch 60 Stitching Wounds

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 15:27:17 +1000

In an attempt to save Meralda and Farenk's life, Nadec has to visit an old friend on Earth, while Melia and Ayba take care of the Zlurpocalypse.

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Nadec is an audiobook in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

The complete first draft is available on astridjef.com, and transcripts of the podcast are there as well. This podcast is merely the second draft of the story, and serves as a practice for a larger podcast project. Later on, this story will get developed even more, adding in several point of views, and eventually be published it as a proper novel.

You can support me---the writer, producer, narrator---by sharing the podcast and rating it. Or give me the honour of a one-time donation at buymeacoffee.com/astridjef. Cheers!

Ch XX About Nadec

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 06:08:02 +1000

Some months ago, no more episodes of Nadec were released. In this special release, I talk about what happened, sort of, and bring you the good news that Nadec will be back. Briefly anyway, because there are only a few more chapters to go until the end. The next episode comes in the first weekend of August. Enough time to re-listen to everything, or just listen to this one; it has a compilation of all the intros, which give a very short summary of every episode.

Thank you, and stay safe.

Ch 61 Peesa

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 21:10:17 +1000

Nadec Skipped everyone---her old friend James, Melia and Ayba, and the unconscious, but patched up Meralda and Farenk---back to the statue, where they enjoy a quiet evening before the big day after.

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Nadec is an audiobook in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

The complete first draft is available on astridjef.com, and transcripts of the podcast are there as well. This podcast is merely the second draft of the story, and serves as a practice for a larger podcast project. Later on, this story will get developed even more, adding in several point of views, and eventually be published it as a proper novel.

You can support me---the writer, producer, narrator---by sharing the podcast and rating it. Or give me the honour of a one-time donation at buymeacoffee.com/astridjef. Cheers!

Ch 62 The Miracle

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:04:14 +1000

The day of the Miracle has arrived.

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Nadec is an audiobook in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

The complete first draft is available on astridjef.com, and transcripts of the podcast are there as well. This podcast is merely the second draft of the story, and serves as a practice for a larger podcast project. Later on, this story will get developed even more, adding in several point of views, and eventually be published it as a proper novel.

You can support me---the writer, producer, narrator---by sharing the podcast and rating it. Or give me the honour of a one-time donation at buymeacoffee.com/astridjef. Cheers!

Ch 63 Not her destiny

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:15:52 +1000

Hours before the crown is supposed to drop on Nadec's head, they encounter a few 'complications'.

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Nadec is an audiobook in podcast format, with a new chapter released every week. Fantasy, adventure, dragon, cat, and a female main character.

The complete first draft is available on astridjef.com, and transcripts of the podcast are there as well. This podcast is merely the second draft of the story, and serves as a practice for a larger podcast project. Later on, this story will get developed even more, adding in several point of views, and eventually be published it as a proper novel.

You can support me---the writer, producer, narrator---by sharing the podcast and rating it. Or give me the honour of a one-time donation at buymeacoffee.com/astridjef. Cheers!