Showing posts with label Books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Books. Show all posts

Friday, July 3, 2020

Project Phoenix #7 "I Hate Fire Works"


With the 4th tomorrow, we've had fireworks going off for weeks.  Jet is completely beside himself with fear, pacing around the house all night, every night.  With everything going on in our country, I cannot feel any less patriotic right now if I tried.  When I was a kid, I would never have thought this, but I hate fire works.

27. Saturday
-Current Mood:
Finished Dragon Prince Season 2!
28. Sunday
29. Monday
30. Tuesday
-Current Mood: Tired
-Good: So far, I have not played any video games tonight.  My goal is to ween myself off of playing so much.  It has become such a nervous habit that I don’t know what to do when I am not playing games, and I am no longer enjoying them as much as I used to.  Less gaming means more quality time when I do play games, which in turn will hopefully return them to being rewards which can replace some of my less becoming habits.
-Bad: I am feeling emotionally exhausted.  I did a very good job today of pulling myself out of an anxiety fit, but I am drained now.  My nerves have been frayed lately, and I am struggling to keep it together.  I just want to miss every day of work forever for the rest of my life.
-Current Goal: Exercise 2%
July
31. Wednesday
-Current Mood: Happy.
-Good: I got to hang out with Noodle tonight, and I’ve got a good Hump Day routine.  I also got to snuggle with my Jet boy today.  At work, I was able to keep my anxiety down and even had time to joke around a bit.  I’m trying hard to improve my mood and my perception of the world, and it seems to be taking hold for a bit.
-Bad: I am feeling happy today, but there is a question at the back of my mind of how long it will last.  I’m almost out of medication, too, and my anxiety seems to be coming and going more.  I am getting better of coping with it, but I am tired of coping.
-Current Goal: Exercise 4%
02. Thursday
-Current Mood: Down.
-Good: I did my homework today, and though I am feeling anxious, I am generally proud of what I wrote.  I also got some early morning writing in, and I am working hard at trying to stay positive.  Tomorrow, I work early, which means I will get off of work early and may be able to get some other things done.
-Bad: I am feeling anxious as the day goes on.  I had soda today, and I didn’t complete my work list.  I have worked hard today, but I just don’t feel like it is enough.
-Current Goal: Exercise
03. Friday
-Current Mood: Tired.
-Good: I wrote today.  In particular, I worked on a story that I haven’t worked on in years.  It felt really rewarding to do it.  Also, Monkey came to school with me and did extremely well.  After how tense things have been surrounding her, I am glad to have good times spent with her.  I hope that it will signal a turnaround for us both.  Also, I have all of my homework done for the week, which is exceptional.
-Bad: After a wonderful day at my school, Monkey had a very rough evening at home.  By supper time, you could see the fatigue in her eyes.  I stayed calm and didn’t raise my voice with her, but it doesn’t always seem to help.  There is something going on that I don’t know how to help, and it is very difficult.
-Current Goal: Exercise 2%

Stories

Post Indigo: Abraham
Emerald Crisis—Final Fantasy VII—Disc Two Concept
Post The Knights of Sheba
Stargazers Part 1 Rough 81% M
The Unnamed Saga: Four Thrones Novel Rough 9%
New Rangers: Mighty Morphin Part 1 Rough 0%
Yggdrasil & Echo Concept
Red Verse Vigil: Gang Wars Rough 0%
Jacob is Trapped in the Closet Vol. 1 Research 0%
Books
Sun: 21st Century Parenting by Rick Capaldi
Mon: One-Punch Man Vol. 3, Ch. 23—23.1
Tue: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 1—Phantom Blood Vol. 3. Ch. 33—44
Wed: My Hero Academia Vol. 3, Ch. 23—26
Thu: Yu-Gi-Oh! Vol. 2, Duel 8—15
Fri: American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Sat: One Piece Ch. 487
Shows
Weekend: Critical Role/Talks Machina
-Funimation: Dragon Ball “Tournament Saga” 23
—28
-Owned: Gundam Wing 25—27
-Netflix: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 2—27
-Online: Digimon Adventure File Island Arc 3—13
-Disney+: Disney Shorts 1920s
Weekend: Critical Role/Talks Machina
Games
1. Console: Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
2. Short: What Remains of Edith Finch
3. JRPG: Tales of Vesperia Remastered
4. Series: .hack//MUTATION
5. Free Play: Final Fantasy VII: Remake/Tomb Raider Definitive Edition
6. Multiple: Dragon Age: Origins Duran Aeducan Replay

Friday, June 5, 2020

Project Phoenix #6 "And Now for Something New..."

Things are weird and hard right now, but I am slowly trying to put it all back together.  Looking at my life, I try to do all the things and often overwhelm myself as a result.  I've made some small revisions to put it all back together and, hopefully, I can find a model that is sustainable.  

I want to be more invested in the world around me and not just the worlds in my head.  That will require some hard work, but I am ready to put the work in. 

Wish me luck.

29. Friday
30. Saturday
31. Sunday
-Current Mood: Neutral.
-Good: I am currently playing D20 with my brother and his friends.  The day started poor, but I have made a good effort to turn it around.  I’ve almost finished posting Emerald Crisis and am getting close to beating Persona 5 Royal.  Though I haven’t been following my schedule, I’ve been taking steps to keep my mood high.
-Bad: I am having a lot of trouble following D20, and I am not proud of my body.  I am so tired and anxious, and I don’t know that I can do student teaching in the fall.  All-in-all, I just want everything to go back to normal, but I don’t know that it will any time soon.
-Current Goal: Exercise 0%
June
01. Monday
-Current Mood: Tired.
-Good: Noodle is finished with homework, and I am feeling very close to her.  We got supper out today, and our food was pretty good.  I’ve had some bad news, and I am handling it well.
-Bad: I am tired, of the world and of all the hate and hurt hiding in it right now.  Also, I won’t be able to student teach until the Spring, which is tough, but it gives me time to sort some things out.  Also, also, Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ardyn is taking all the time to install.  So, there’s that.
-Current Goal: Exercise 0%
02. Tuesday
-Current Mood: Sore
-Good: I have generally felt better able to cope with the world around me, and I find that I have more confidence than I previously had only a few weeks ago.  If there is one good thing about COVID, it’s that it has forced me to reevaluate how I have lived my life to this point.
-Bad: Despite all of the progress I have made, I find myself still spinning the wheels.  Noodle’s health is questionable, and she may be getting sick.  Squirrel and Monkey each have their own issues, and I am just trying to keep the plates spinning.  They are all looking pretty wobbly at this point, though.
-Current Goal: Exercise
03. Wednesday
-Current Mood:
04. Thursday

Stories
Post Indigo: Abraham
Post Emerald Crisis—Final Fantasy VII—Disc One
Edit The Knights of Sheba 89% M
Stargazers Part 1 Rough 65%
The Unnamed Saga: Four Thrones Novel Rough 9%
New Rangers: Mighty Morphin Part 1 Rough 0%
Yggdrasil & Echo Concept
Red Verse Vigil: Gang Wars Rough 0%
Jacob is Trapped in the Closet Vol. 1 Research 0%
Books
Sun: 21st Century Parenting by Rick Capaldi
Mon: One-Punch Man Vol. 3, Ch. 21.2—23.1
7Tue: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 1—Phantom Blood Vol. 3. Ch. 31—44
Wed: My Hero Academia Vol. 3, Ch. 19—26
Thu: Yu-Gi-Oh! Vol. 2, Duel 8—15
Fri: American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Sat: One Piece Ch. 466
Shows
Weekend: Critical Role/Talks Machina
-Funimation: Dragon Ball “Tournament Saga” 20
—28
-Owned: Gundam Wing 21—27
-Netflix: The Dragon Prince S2.2—9
-Online: Digimon Adventure File Island Arc 1—13
-Disney+: Disney Shorts 1920s
Weekend: Critical Role/Talks Machina
Games
1. Console: Xenoblade Chronicles
2. Short: Metal Gear Solid 2: Bande Desinee
3. JRPG: Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ardyn
4. Series: .hack//MUTATION
5. Free Play: Persona 5: Royal/Final Fantasy VII: Remake
6. Multiple: Dragon Age: Origins Duran Aeducan Replay

Friday, May 22, 2020

Project Phoenix #6 "I Have Plans..."

I still have plans, but I don't want to turn this section of my blog into repeated posts where I tell you I have plans and then have those plans never materialize.  There exists some potential for this being a free form, stream of consciousness thing, but I honestly have a lot of trouble with that.  For now, I will stick to planned material until I have a comfortable back log of such things.  Then, I will try my hand at writings of the day.  Maybe when I have more free time.  Until then, this is what I've got.

15. Friday
-Current Goal:
16. Saturday
-Current Goal:
17. Sunday
-Current Mood:
18. Monday
-Current Mood: Anxious.
-Good: For starters, I am actually doing this today.  I was able to edit two scenes in The Knights of Sheba and finished a codex draft.  It is hard, but I did get some good writing done, and right now I am working on watching through the Kingdom Hearts RE:Coded HD Cinematics.  With the family, I watched Scoob!, but I fell asleep during.
-Bad: I have been so forgetful lately, and it is starting to wear me down.  I don’t know if it is stress, a manic episode, or a combination of the two, but I hate it.  I went from feeling productive to feeling overwhelmed and like I am playing catch up, and I didn’t finish my homework last night.  Ugh.
-Current Goal: 2%
19. Tuesday
-Current Mood:
20. Wednesday
-Current Mood: Anxious.
-Good: I had Pancheros from supper and am playing Final Fantasy VII Remake.  I got some good writing done today and made some real progress on my stories.  I also had some real solid parenting, though everyone is tired from the COVID.
-Bad: Work is making more anxious than usual.  I am attributing it to a manic episode, but really I think it is COVID-related stress.  Everyone is on a tight tether right now, and we’re all trying our best to get by, but meaning is hard to come by right now, and it isn’t enough to keep seeking meaning in ourselves.
-Current Goal: 7% 3/45
21. Thursday
-Current Mood:

Stories
Post Indigo: Abraham
Post Emerald Crisis—Final Fantasy VII—Disc One
The Knights of Sheba Editing 78% M
Stargazers Part 1 Rough 65%
The Unnamed Story: Four Thrones Revision 9%
Spooky House: Year One Rough 0%
Yggdrasil Concept
Red Verse Vigil: Gang Wars Rough 0%
Echo Concept
New Rangers: Mighty Morphin’ Part 1 Rough 0%
Jacob is Trapped in the Closet S1 Outline 2%
Worlds Within: Ghosts of Tomorrow Rough 0%
Books
Sun: 21st Century Parenting by Rick Capaldi
Mon: One-Punch Man Vol. 3, Ch. 21.1—23.1
7Tue: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 1—Phantom Blood Vol. 3. Ch. 28—44
Wed: My Hero Academia Vol. 3, Ch. 19—26
Thu: Yu-Gi-Oh! Vol. 2, Duel 8—15
Fri: American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Sat: One Piece Ch. 466
Shows
Weekend: Critical Role/Talks Machina
-Funimation: Dragon Ball “Tournament Saga” 19
—28
-Owned: Gundam Wing 20—27
-Netflix: The Dragon Prince S2.2—9
-Online: Witch Hunter Robin 23
-Disney+: Disney Shorts 1920s
Weekend: Critical Role/Talks Machina
Games
1. Console: Xenoblade Chronicles
2. Short: Kingdom Hearts RE:Coded HD Cinematics
3. JRPG: Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ardyn
4. Series: .hack//MUTATION
5. Free Play: Persona 5: Royal/Final Fantasy VII: Remake
6. Multiple: Dragon Age: Origins Duran Aeducan Replay



Friday, May 15, 2020

Project Phoenix #5 "It's Been a While"

I had big plans to update all the things, but they aren't happening.  So, I am posting this while I have the time and so I won't forget later.  I'll outline more parts of Trapped in its place later tonight.

09. Saturday
-Current Mood: Dry.
-Good: I am currently playing D20 Modern, Uncivil War, and despite everything, I am in a good place of sorts.
-Bad: Noodle is really struggling with this quarantine, and I worry for her.  I love her so much, and I wish I could help her, but it’s not always something that can be done.
-Current Goal: Exercise 0%
10. Sunday
-Current Mood:
11. Monday
-Current Mood: Tired.
-Good: I got to come home early from work to take care of Squirrel while Noodle went out to do her own work.  While at home, I caught up on my homework and played some Persona 5 Royal.  I also got to have Panera Bread for supper, and my stomach hasn’t had any major problems since Friday.
-Bad: My throat has been sore and my nose runny, and my throat just smells/tastes rotten.  My tonsil stone fell out the other day, but I feel like some of it might have fallen down and caught in my throat.  I just feel gross.  I also bought the wrong thing for supper when I went grocery shopping, and it made me feel really down on myself.  I quickly fell into the trap of, “I never do anything right; I am failure.”  Luckily, Noodle comforted me.
-Current Goal: Exercise (I will restart tomorrow)
Beat Final Fantasy X: Eternal Calm.  More like watched, amirite?!
12. Tuesday
-Current Mood: Amused.
-Good: I am currently playing DnD5e.  My players are deliberating and making things so much more difficult than things need to be.  It is a beautiful tapestry that the three of them weave.
-Bad: There’s not a whole lot of bad going on with me today.  Staying at home is hard for Noodle and Squirrel, and I worry for the world and the nation.  My life is doing good today, though.
-Current Goal: Exercise 0% (I was wrong)
13. Wednesday
-Current Mood: Anxious.
-Good: All in all, today was a highly productive day.  I’ve been watching a lot of Joshua Weissman on Youtube, and I was able to do some writing, editing, and homework.  I also got to eat some trash!food today, and it didn’t make my entire stomach fall apart, so that was nice.
-Bad: I worked hard for the last two days to keep my diet healthy and my portion sizes in control, and that went out the window today.  Also, I will have to request more time off of work coming up, which is making me anxious.  My stomach is still uneven, and watching successful people who are younger than me always seems to mess with my mind.  I am trying to work on that desire to compare and judge, but it is second nature to me.
-Current Goal: Exercise 2%
14. Thursday
-Current Mood: Hopped Up
-Good: I have not played any video games today.  I’ve told myself that I will start taking Tuesday and Thursdays off from my comfort activity, to diminish my dependence on them and to allow me time to focus on other activities and things in my life.  So far, it has been going okay.
-Bad: I got a Mt. Dew today, and it is delicious.  Also, we had to do a discussion board today, and I worry that I was too open with my class.  I go to a Christian university, and I get anxious whenever I mention my lack of faith and practice.
-Current Goal: Exercise 4%

Stories
Post Indigo: Abraham
Post Emerald Crisis—Final Fantasy VII—Disc One
The Knights of Sheba Editing 78% M
Stargazers Part 1 Rough 62%
The Unnamed Story: Four Thrones Revision 9%
Spooky House: Year One Rough 0%
Yggdrasil Concept
Red Verse Vigil: Gang Wars Rough 0%
Echo Concept
New Rangers: Mighty Morphin’ Part 1 Rough 0%
Jacob is Trapped in the Closet S1 Outline 2%
Worlds Within: Ghosts of Tomorrow Rough 0%
Books
Sun: 21st Century Parenting by Rick Capaldi
Mon: One-Punch Man Vol. 3, Ch. 21.1—23.1
7Tue: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 1—Phantom Blood Vol. 3. Ch. 28—44
Wed: My Hero Academia Vol. 3, Ch. 19—26
Thu: Yu-Gi-Oh! Vol. 2, Duel 8—15
Fri: American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Sat: One Piece Ch. 466
Shows
Weekend: Critical Role/Talks Machina
-Funimation: Dragon Ball “Tournament Saga” 19
—28
-Owned: Gundam Wing 20—27
-Netflix: The Dragon Prince S2.2—9
-Online: Witch Hunter Robin 23
-Disney+: Disney Shorts 1920s
Weekend: Critical Role/Talks Machina
Games
1. Console: Xenoblade Chronicles
2. Short: Kingdom Hearts RE:Coded HD Cinematics
3. JRPG: Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ardyn
4. Series: .hack//MUTATION
5. Free Play: Persona 5: Royal/Final Fantasy VII: Remake
6. Multiple: Dragon Age: Origins Duran Aeducan Replay

Friday, April 17, 2020

Project Phoenix #4: "Lost Time"

As the missing post from last week indicates: things got tough.  I fell behind on homework in a major way, and though I am back to speed now, I still feel a bit like I'm drowning.  I'm gaming more than I would like, and I haven't been writing or reading as often as I feel like I need to.  My family has been incredible, though, and Noodle has been holding us together.  I am grateful for everything I have, and I know that I--and everyone else--will make it through this in time.


11. Saturday
12. Sunday
-Current Mood: Restless.
-Good: Actually doing everything today.  I got my homework done.
-Bad: My broken tooth is bothering me, and it has been a very, very long week.
-Current Goal: Exercise 2%
13. Monday
-Current Mood: Tired.
-Good: I watched TV and played the game I was supposed to play today.  Also, I got my tooth fixed.
-Bad: Tooth-fixing is quite expensive, and I really want to buy Final Fantasy VII Remake.
-Current Goal: Exercise 4%
14. Tuesday
-Current Mood:
15. Wednesday
16. Thursday
-Current Mood: Anxious/Sad.
-Good: I am trying my best, even though I don’t feel like I am at my best.
-Bad: Today has been tough.
-Current Goal: Exercise 2%
17. Friday
-Current Mood: Fried.
-Good: My daughters are incredible, and Final Fantasy VII Remake is on the way.  Also, lots of Persona 5 Royal.
-Bad: My mood has been low the last few days, and retail therapy rarely helps.
-Current Goal: Exercise 4%

Stories

Post Indigo: Abraham
Post Emerald Crisis—Final Fantasy VII—Disc One
The Knights of Sheba Editing 68% M
Stargazers Part 1 Rough 58%
The Unnamed Story: Four Thrones Revision 9%
Spooky House: Year One Rough 0%
Yggdrasil Concept
Red Verse Vigil: Gang Wars Rough 0%
Echo Concept
New Rangers: Mighty Morphin’ Part 1 Rough 0%
Jacob is Trapped in the Closet S1 Outline 2%
Worlds Within: Ghosts of Tomorrow Rough 0%
Books
Sun: Writer’s Guide 2020 pg. 15
Mon: One-Punch Man Vol. 2, Punch 20.1
Tue: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 1—Phantom Blood Vol. 2, Chapter 27—Ch. 27
Wed: My Hero Academia Vol. 2, Chapter 17: “Game Over”
Thu: Yu-Gi-Oh! Vol. 1, Duel 7: “The Face of Truth”
Fri: We are What We Pretend to be by Kurt Vonnegut
Sat: One Piece Ch. 466
Shows
Weekend: Critical Role/Talks Machina
-Funimation: Dragon Ball “Tournament Saga” 17
—28
-Owned: Gundam Wing 18—27
-Netflix: The Dragon Prince S2.1—9
-Online: Witch Hunter Robin 22
-Disney+: Disney Shorts 1920s
Weekend: Critical Role/Talks Machina
Games
1. Console: Detroit: Become Human
2. New: World of Final Fantasy: Maxima
3. JRPG: 
4. Series: .hack//MUTATION
5. Free Play: Persona 5: Royal
6. Multiple: Dragon Age: Origins Duran Aeducan Replay