I made this “Pokemon Go Pregnancy Announcement” for a friend and wanted to share the template! (download layered PSD file)

Currently in training to run the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run for the 13th time.

A Goal: 1:24:24 (not likely, but it’s a sec faster than my 2019 time)
B Goal; 1:29:59 (would be nice to be under 1:30 again at least)
C Goal: 1:34:38 (one second faster than my 2023 time)
D Goal: 1:44:12 (one second faster than my 2022 time)

So I just updated my bio this weekend!
 
“Leah is an extremely active ​Pokémon Go player who achieved Level 40 status on December 21, 2017 and Level 50 on January 27, 2023.”

Yes, I really do love this game and my dedication hasn’t wavered since Day 1 (July 11, 2016). In fact, it’s only grown in intensity to fill voids and to keep me active with pleasant surprises and a sense of accomplishment. During a particularly challenging time from 2020-2022 it was literally a lifeline.

​My husband jokes we’d get divorced if this app were to be discontinued. That’s a testament to just how much we both enjoy playing and sharing the game together.
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My attraction to Pokémon Go is also indicative of what type of person I am.

• Motivated by goals and completing tasks
• Enjoys walking and running
• Appreciates learning about important monuments, historic plaques, museums, and architecture 
• Loves exploring nature and new neighborhoods 
• Thrives in competitive environments 
• Researches options thoroughly and digs into the data to optimize results 

The degree to which I’ve upped my game (pun intended) demonstrates my ability to manage multiple challenges (I’ve got 15 trainer accounts), stay focused, and meet deadlines. Who wouldn’t want to friend or to hire someone like that?  :)

I will celebrate my 6th PokemonGo Anniversary on July 11. I can’t remember life before this game. It’s been a constant personal motivator as well as a bonding experience for me and my husband of 22 years. Initially we wanted the kids to play with us since they were avid Pokémon card collectors when they were younger, but that didn’t last long. My niece and nephew were also among the legions players that left the game over the past few years when the initial nostalgic obsession faded, but my love of this game has never been stronger!

My husband has joked that if PokemonGo is ever pulled from the app store, we’ll have to get a divorce. In laughing together at the thought of this we also acknowledge the huge impact this game has had on our lives as a couple. It connects us as we live over 1,000 miles away from each other for more than 250 days a year. The only presents my husband ever gives me are the gifts in PokemonGo, the regional postcards with happy and colorful digital stickers. Our virtual long-distance dates are remote raid battles. We text each other screenshots of newly acquired shiny Pokemon like we share our daily Wordle scores.

We are best friends in both the game and life. Here’s hoping for another 6 years of couple-enhanced gaming!

I had just one account for quite some time, but as soon as I realized the advantages of having multiple players on each of the teams I might have taken it a bit too far. When I would sit in Starbucks with 6 old iPhones tapping away to fight a virtual creature I'd get strange looks or references to the grandpa in Japan who had rigged a scooter to hold his dozens of devices to play.