RB | Cuddle_Core 🦋🌻🦀 (@tkcuddle.bsky.social)

Resting and studying now for Singapore. :) All photos above with the headstomper logo at the bottom are courtesy of @headstomper @FrejaBorne 📸 (End)

One of the goals I have had for a very long time is to get medals and trophies as physical representation of my work. And I wondered if that was bad, and it isn't. But though this is my only 2026 medal this year, I give myself mental medals for how amazing my performances were. I truly respect how hard I went in each performance and my rankings. Adding this medal for 2026 means a lot. And next year I will be working my ass off to continue getting those medals and placements because I am that hungry and capable. Still have no display for my medals yet but by the time I get one it'll be even more medals. 👏🏾

Also the way the photographer caught my skin color and clothing with the lighting was amazing. And I felt really beautiful in these photos. Thank you.

Thanks to the @Headstomper staff and the fighting game community there for all of your warmth and support. I really enjoyed speaking with all of you. I felt a little homesick. But I was able to forget those things as I got to speak with so many of you. It's one of the nicest communities I've gotten to experience.

I want to give thank yous to @BigDame2187 for the support at the event and his kindness. And your overall cheery demeanor, it's infectious as hell. Thank you to @TK_ESHARIB for the amazing biscuits again. But not just that but you encourage me to put myself out there and fight for the career I want. But to also never give up. And so much Alisa insight. Thank you to @redbullgaming for supporting going to this event. I really was overjoyed to get so much international experience at TWT LCQ, EVO FRANCE, HEADSTOMPER and every other tourney I went to this year. Thank you to @azurebokeh. I know you're on hiatus but I love you so much. Your sports analogies give me perspective and encouragement. But when you tell me I am insanely good, I save your screenshots because I know how honest you are with me. How hard you see me work. You tell me the journey of a competitor ebbs and flows but that there's never a limit to what I can do. You're one of the biggest reasons I never stopped competing.

Thank you to my mental performance coach @MommaToaster for preparing me for this tournament and helping me evolve overall as a player. She was very encouraging as I had different concerns and fears with my tourney prep. She helped give me a solid mental blueprint going into playing. And ultimately I played with no regrets. The theme She gave me for that week was TRUST. 🦋 I TRUST MYSELF AND MY SKILLS.

I asked my boyfriend before I left if I could have something like a trinket from him. Something I could hold onto as I was away from him in Sweden. He gave me a dolphin charm on his key chain. I held onto it a lot, held it in my hands as I slept, and remembered he was always with me.

I AM OFFICIALLY HOME! 🏡 🏅 5TH PLACE AT @Headstomper 🏅 And every single part of this competition was a challenge for me. I went back to compete in Europe over the last 2–3 weeks, and international travel presents its own challenges before you even get to the stage. But I continuously put myself in challenging environments because that's how you evolve. I am incredibly proud of myself and all of my performances this year. This was my final tournament on the tour, and with that, it's time to rest. I train too many hours to count. I've experienced every heavy and positive emotion that comes with competing. I've been pushed far beyond what I thought were my limits in competition. And I've learned that I actually have no limits. 💪🏾 Without having these spaces to experience and reflect on these things, I wouldn't have learned nearly as much about myself. Having such amazing people in my corner who push me, recognize my hard work, and remind me that I AM PHENOMENAL truly makes a difference. One lesson my best friend taught me that continues to keep me centered is this: You know who you are, and you do all of this work for yourself. No one else's opinion defines that journey, and you don't need anyone else's validation to know what you're capable of. I carry that with me through every competition, every challenge, and every new opportunity to grow. Until next year, I'll see you all soon. Thank you for supporting me. 🦋 📸: @FrejaBorne @Headstomper

Me and fluffy made it back home. Might go radio silent for a week (just kidding). But I'm going to sleep so hard 😴

Took one flight, now I'm waiting for my flight home. Still going over my plays and what I want to do better. But reflecting on such a strong tournament year for me. 🤩 The better post is coming but I really need to get home first. But in the meantime, I saw how many people supported my work and I am beaming. My loved ones stayed up to watch me too and got more messages after the event.