Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Life Update: February 2019
As usual, I'm a lazy fuck and am posting this at the end of March. Hey, better late than never, am I right?!
February was pretty uneventful honestly, I just worked on essays mostly. That and played magic to train for a tournament (which just happened, I'll fill y'all in on that good shit later).
The biggest thing I did as far as with my internet presence is update my website a bit (Shameless link here) and start work on an article about a potential Second American Civil War. I mostly did that because I'm just sick of idiots online armchair speculating about things, so naturally I decided to do that myself. Through research, I'm hoping to write not only an entertaining article, but also a fairly accurate one. I know you guys want the rest of 9 years 3, but again, its just hard for me to get myself motivated about that. I think my plan is to work on what I'm passionate about to stave off stagnation, and when I'm feeling up to it get back to old work I need to finish. It's been a long time coming, but hey, at least I'm making content?
On the Pika front, she's her usual self. She got a pet snake a while ago, which brings her pet count to some ungodly number. Still, I know she's got enough love to go around. She's always cared for me, I can see how she can care for so many other living things.
Slowpoke showed back up out of the blue (thank Christ) and basically explained she had a bit of a mental break. She just went full zombie mode, which is relate-able. I'm glad I didn't do anything too stupid when I was worrying about her, it just goes to show you that anxiety can take mundane situations and cause you to assume the worst. Though, we've only talked sporadically since her return, I just hope we can pick up where we left off. I have faith, and she's still adjusting to new meds, so we'll see how that goes by next life update.
February was pretty uneventful honestly, I just worked on essays mostly. That and played magic to train for a tournament (which just happened, I'll fill y'all in on that good shit later).
The biggest thing I did as far as with my internet presence is update my website a bit (Shameless link here) and start work on an article about a potential Second American Civil War. I mostly did that because I'm just sick of idiots online armchair speculating about things, so naturally I decided to do that myself. Through research, I'm hoping to write not only an entertaining article, but also a fairly accurate one. I know you guys want the rest of 9 years 3, but again, its just hard for me to get myself motivated about that. I think my plan is to work on what I'm passionate about to stave off stagnation, and when I'm feeling up to it get back to old work I need to finish. It's been a long time coming, but hey, at least I'm making content?
On the Pika front, she's her usual self. She got a pet snake a while ago, which brings her pet count to some ungodly number. Still, I know she's got enough love to go around. She's always cared for me, I can see how she can care for so many other living things.
Slowpoke showed back up out of the blue (thank Christ) and basically explained she had a bit of a mental break. She just went full zombie mode, which is relate-able. I'm glad I didn't do anything too stupid when I was worrying about her, it just goes to show you that anxiety can take mundane situations and cause you to assume the worst. Though, we've only talked sporadically since her return, I just hope we can pick up where we left off. I have faith, and she's still adjusting to new meds, so we'll see how that goes by next life update.
Monday, February 18, 2019
Life Update: January 2019
January was back to business. My new classes started up, which was enjoyable. I've been reading a ton of books and writing a ton of essays. It's honestly strangely enjoyable doing schoolwork. I just enjoy learning about all this history and getting down to the nitty-gritty of analyzing it. I can see myself doing this for the rest of my life.
I talked to Pika, and she is officially dating the magic guy. I might have to come up with a pokemon codename for him some time, but for now let's go with the flow. I'm happy for her, watching her enjoy life gives me joy as well. She's been trying to get in a program at her school to go to Japan and make animation. That'd be sick if she did, because apparently at the end of the program she gets to pitch a show to Netflix or Cartoon Network. Seeing Pika's show on Netflix would be fucking incredible! Looking back, I'm glad I've been able to watch her grow as a person. She's no longer the shy girl I met at state; she's an outgoing artist who doesn't take any shit. I still can't believe its been 4 years...
My love life is a bit in turmoil. The girl I've been talking to, Slowpoke, has disappeared off the internet. Part of me is relegated to the fact she might not come back, but I'm always the hopeful type. After all, she said her new year's resolution is to spent less time on the internet, she could just be on a cleanse. She told me she doesn't ghost people multiple times, and I believe her. My worst fear is something happened to her, as she was always very talkative until early this month. I just hope she's alright. Still, I'm probably over-analyzing this. I guess I'm just worried because she left abruptly without warning. Then again, I've done similar things where I disappear without warning just because I forget to tell people what I'm doing. That's the most likely explanation. In any case, I wish she'd return, she was pretty awesome to talk to.
Also: I need to get off my lazy ass and do YouTube. I'm in the middle of editing a video, but I keep putting it off. Maybe it's because I need a push? I've been thinking about starting a Patreon so I have some people to be responsible to because they're giving money to me, but I don't want to start one and then fall through on my promises like I have before. All I know is I'm still enjoying making videos and I plan to for the foreseeable future, so stay tuned!
I talked to Pika, and she is officially dating the magic guy. I might have to come up with a pokemon codename for him some time, but for now let's go with the flow. I'm happy for her, watching her enjoy life gives me joy as well. She's been trying to get in a program at her school to go to Japan and make animation. That'd be sick if she did, because apparently at the end of the program she gets to pitch a show to Netflix or Cartoon Network. Seeing Pika's show on Netflix would be fucking incredible! Looking back, I'm glad I've been able to watch her grow as a person. She's no longer the shy girl I met at state; she's an outgoing artist who doesn't take any shit. I still can't believe its been 4 years...
My love life is a bit in turmoil. The girl I've been talking to, Slowpoke, has disappeared off the internet. Part of me is relegated to the fact she might not come back, but I'm always the hopeful type. After all, she said her new year's resolution is to spent less time on the internet, she could just be on a cleanse. She told me she doesn't ghost people multiple times, and I believe her. My worst fear is something happened to her, as she was always very talkative until early this month. I just hope she's alright. Still, I'm probably over-analyzing this. I guess I'm just worried because she left abruptly without warning. Then again, I've done similar things where I disappear without warning just because I forget to tell people what I'm doing. That's the most likely explanation. In any case, I wish she'd return, she was pretty awesome to talk to.
Also: I need to get off my lazy ass and do YouTube. I'm in the middle of editing a video, but I keep putting it off. Maybe it's because I need a push? I've been thinking about starting a Patreon so I have some people to be responsible to because they're giving money to me, but I don't want to start one and then fall through on my promises like I have before. All I know is I'm still enjoying making videos and I plan to for the foreseeable future, so stay tuned!
Thursday, February 7, 2019
2018 year in review
2018 was a good year. Changing my major, of course, was a great decision. I met some really great people this year as well. I'm happier than ever to be honest.
Down to business. Stats for this year is around 3,763 views on the year. Much less than last year and far, far less than than the 15,000 I wanted. Of course, I can't say I'm really surprised. I didn't finish 9 years when I said I would, and I dropped the ball on updating the blog midyear. Honestly, I thought my viewer drop off would be much steeper than that, considering I didn't link to the blog hardly at all this year. The best month was January with 887 views, and the worst was July with 77 views, but the views held pretty consistently around 200 year round. For all of you that still around, I appreciate your support through my inconsistency and incompetence.
So the podcast is still up in the air. It kinda fell apart because Pika still doesn't have a good mic, however if you guys want to see something like that, I'm sure we could figure something out.
I still don't have good enough internet to stream games, however I have been streaming debates through Non-Sequitur, and I think I prefer that. I get to nerd out about topics and argue; two of my favorite things. Plus Non-Seq already has a built in audience, so it works out better if I want to grow as an internet personality than streaming KSP for like 4 people on twitch.
9 years 3 has been a nightmare. After I finished it, went to publish, and found I didn't save, my momentum has been shot. It was hard enough trying to relive some of this stuff once, doing it a second time now is just a slog. I need to put it out, I made a promise to you all, but I just find myself much more invested in making videos and writing things like Once We Were Gods rather than 9 years. I just want to be over with it at this point, ya know?
The channel has been doing great, though. The CutCo video was very well received, and I'm almost done working on another historical video. The hope is to get production up and running and start churning out interesting videos that are well edited. The reception has really given me inspiration to continue on, as it just seems like people not only are watching the videos but wanting more. Audience is a powerful thing to a creator, and its great to see participation from you guys!
So that's all for this year. We'll see how 2019 goes, I'm just glad to be along for the ride with everyone here.
Down to business. Stats for this year is around 3,763 views on the year. Much less than last year and far, far less than than the 15,000 I wanted. Of course, I can't say I'm really surprised. I didn't finish 9 years when I said I would, and I dropped the ball on updating the blog midyear. Honestly, I thought my viewer drop off would be much steeper than that, considering I didn't link to the blog hardly at all this year. The best month was January with 887 views, and the worst was July with 77 views, but the views held pretty consistently around 200 year round. For all of you that still around, I appreciate your support through my inconsistency and incompetence.
So the podcast is still up in the air. It kinda fell apart because Pika still doesn't have a good mic, however if you guys want to see something like that, I'm sure we could figure something out.
I still don't have good enough internet to stream games, however I have been streaming debates through Non-Sequitur, and I think I prefer that. I get to nerd out about topics and argue; two of my favorite things. Plus Non-Seq already has a built in audience, so it works out better if I want to grow as an internet personality than streaming KSP for like 4 people on twitch.
9 years 3 has been a nightmare. After I finished it, went to publish, and found I didn't save, my momentum has been shot. It was hard enough trying to relive some of this stuff once, doing it a second time now is just a slog. I need to put it out, I made a promise to you all, but I just find myself much more invested in making videos and writing things like Once We Were Gods rather than 9 years. I just want to be over with it at this point, ya know?
The channel has been doing great, though. The CutCo video was very well received, and I'm almost done working on another historical video. The hope is to get production up and running and start churning out interesting videos that are well edited. The reception has really given me inspiration to continue on, as it just seems like people not only are watching the videos but wanting more. Audience is a powerful thing to a creator, and its great to see participation from you guys!
So that's all for this year. We'll see how 2019 goes, I'm just glad to be along for the ride with everyone here.
Friday, February 1, 2019
Life update: December 2018
I know its a month late, but fuck it, better late than never!
December was kinda uninteresting. I did all my finals, got all my grades (I did ok, much better than before) and went home. Then I went on a cruise, which was nice, but I'd rather be hanging out at home.
I've been talking to a girl (we'll call her slowpoke) for a while, and things are going good!She's pretty great. She's quirky and fun loving, just the kind of person that you want to be around. I feel like I can be myself around her, and that's a hard thing to find. I'm excited to see what the new year holds, could this turn into something more? I don't know, but I'm hopeful!
Finally, I made some art for pika for christmas. Its a picture of her and her cat, Marshmallow! I decided to stylize it a bit. She really enjoyed it when I sent it to her. I know it's rough, but hey, at least I'm putting myself out there!
December was kinda uninteresting. I did all my finals, got all my grades (I did ok, much better than before) and went home. Then I went on a cruise, which was nice, but I'd rather be hanging out at home.
I've been talking to a girl (we'll call her slowpoke) for a while, and things are going good!She's pretty great. She's quirky and fun loving, just the kind of person that you want to be around. I feel like I can be myself around her, and that's a hard thing to find. I'm excited to see what the new year holds, could this turn into something more? I don't know, but I'm hopeful!
Finally, I made some art for pika for christmas. Its a picture of her and her cat, Marshmallow! I decided to stylize it a bit. She really enjoyed it when I sent it to her. I know it's rough, but hey, at least I'm putting myself out there!
Saturday, December 22, 2018
I was in a debate!
Even though the first debate fell through the second I put together is up for your viewing!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the dumpster fire!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the dumpster fire!
9 years 3 preview
Let me begin where I left off...
Part 3
>The end of summer was bittersweet for me
>It had been decided that my therapy with Professor Willow would end
>We had our final session sometime during the summer
>Can’t remember if it was before or after camp
>Can’t remember if it was before or after camp
>But what I do remember it was cozy
>We talked about the future
>How to deal with Mankey’s shit
>”If you ever need me, feel free to give me a call” he said
>We walked out into the parking lot
>And gazed up at the stars
>It was windy
>And dark
>But still the stars shone brightly over us
>I assumed the worst of my bullying issues were over
>Professor Willow was hopeful things would calm down when middle school picked up
>We ran into one of his secretaries out there
>Talked to her for a bit
>And finally said our goodbyes
>It felt nice to have him around
>Felt even better to feel like I didn’t need him anymore
>The future was bright
>I had a chance with Caterpie
>Middle school was going to be different
>I just knew it
>My mom finally came and picked me up
>I felt a bit of remorse
>I hadn’t told him everything
>Truth was, I was afraid
>Afraid he would tell other
>Afraid he wouldn’t understand
>Just afraid in general
>Rumors were Voltorb would return in 7th grade
>I knew things would flare up if that happened
>I told him I’d call him if they did
>But I was still keeping things from him
>If I could change one thing about my life
>Its that I would tell him everything
>Fast forward to school starting
>6th grade
>This was going to be interesting
>No longer did I have to deal with one teacher
>I could pick and choose who I hung out with
>feelsgood.jpg
>First day rolls around
>I get my locks for my locker
>Get my books
>The usual shit
>Finally, I get to meet some of my teachers
>One of the first ones I met was my religion teacher
>Let’s call him Professor Oak
>He was a quadriplegic dude
>Got into a bad car accident on his honeymoon
>Paralyzed fully from waist down, partially from his hands
>But man was he a bro
>Every day he would drive to school in his wheelchair
>I’d pass him on the road on the way there
>He would do like 35 in that thing
>It was impressive
>He was always such a jolly dude
>Cracking jokes whenever he could
>His insight into Catholicism was like nothing I had seen before
>He could always find a way to relate the church’s teachings to us
>Looking back, he was practically the only thing keeping me in the faith
>That and strict dogmatism
>He knew me from my sister, so I was familiar with how well liked he was from her anecdotes
>He did the usual handing out of the syllabus
>Made us sign it
>Made our parents sign it
>Yada yada yada
>And then we moved on to the next class
>The way the school was set up, the 6 middle school teachers were paired in blocks of 3
>Social studies and Religion
>Math and Science
>Liturature and English
>Each of these teachers would receive one class from a specific grade for an hour, then switch
>So, that meant:
>2 8th grade classes
>2 7th grade classes
>2 6th grade classes
>And these would be mixed up between blocks as to allow the kids to interact with their friends more
>And with their enemies
>Social studies was up next
>It was taught by a familiar teacher by the name of Professor Peacock
>She was the old computer sciences teacher from elementary school
>She moved away then came back
>This time as a social studies teacher
>Like professor oak, she was a bro
>Knew a ton about history
>Taught very well
>Took no shit
>Some of my favorite moments of that class were when she would call out dumbasses being dumbasses
>It was glorious
>She also knew me from my sister
>She liked me because I had a good work ethic in that class
>And generally enjoyed history
>I don’t think it surprises anyone to learn I’m a history nerd
>Looking back, she almost certainly knew about the bullying going on
>And judging from her animosity towards Professor Snape, the vice-principal, I’m guessing she brought it up with her more than one time
>But we will get to how Professor Snape didn’t give a fuck soon
>soon.tm
>But anyways, that brings me to my science teacher
>Professor Juniper
>Professor Juniper was, in a word, batshit insane
>Hee looked 80 years old, but you could’ve told me she was 120 and I would’ve believed you
>He should have retired like 40 years earlier>My favorite story from my sister about her was when he was feeling a bit under the weather, so she didn’t bother teaching
>Everyone was goofing off after he gave them a handout to do
>It was raining outside and some students had gathered up some tadpoles and put them in a jar
>Suddenly he lifts her head
>he screams
>WHATS GOING ON WITH THE FISH
>whatintheactualfuck.zip
>Everyone just laughed their asses off
>needless to say, we did not get anything done in that class
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