Aging

May. 25th, 2018 02:49 pm
krm: (Mercy battle-ready)
So here goes.  Another summer has reached us, another year has passed me by.  I am twenty-five years old.  I will be married in less than five months.  

I remember seeing a meme or reddit/tumblr post explicating how the rate our cells die off and regenerate slows down once we turn 25.  That 25 is the magic number in which we start dying.  I never thought myself invincible; when I was younger I clearly recall seeing my mother in chronic pain and being thankful that simple tasks such as walking didn't tire me out.  I think I perhaps took that for granted because I'm starting to feel the pain of adulthood now.  25 is the age when I developed SVT, and although I have had surgery to correct it, the heart issue is not the only one I'm facing.  Infections, poorly balanced hormones.  I get occasional lower back pain on a frequent basis.  Cramps in my leg and knee.  I feel as though my body has begun deteriorating.  And it scares the shit out of me, to be honest.  I know my weight is part of the problem; I've had several wake up calls concerning it.  I can't describe how difficult it is to maintain the motivation for a health lifestyle.  But summer is a new time.  More time to do things.  Hopefully I can accomplish such things.

In other news, my relationship with my alleged father has degenerated further into monosyllabic text messages.  It frustrates me to no end seeing how little I actually matter to a parent who meant the world to me as a child.  But I've slowly learned the difficult lesson to not place too much dependency on an absent family member's presence.  I mourn over the relationship, that bond once shared, but dwelling on it will change nothing, except perhaps trigger a depressive episode.  I've had to do the same thing to my twin sister, but I must soldier on.

Why. Is. ESO. Taking. So. Long. To. Update.  Granted, I have not played for several months but I wanted to stretch my MMORPG muscles again.  But last night, the download kept getting hung, despite attempting it 3 different times.

I'm rewatching Yugioh, the original series.  I'm going to try to use Twitter more.  I've considered linking my dreamwidth as my main blog since I'm more inclined to updating it.  Overwatch Anniversary Event!  Renaissance Faire tomorrow! Wedding planning this summer and watching my empty email hoping for responses.

Movies I've watched:
-A Quiet Place
-Avengers Infinity War (OMGGGGGG WHATTT FTW)
-Deadpool 2

Movies to watch:
-Han Solo -- I'm actually pretty ambivalent about this one.  Mostly because I apparently have the personality of an old person now and abhor change (Harrison Ford is Han Solo and NO ONE ELSE), and also because I wish they would focus on new Star War stories and character.  But I will still watch it!

I want to make a graphic novel.  I wish I could draw.

Medical

Apr. 27th, 2018 08:20 pm
krm: (Tauriel)
I know that it's been a while since I've updated this personal log.  On my book blog, I mentioned having some health issues.  Specifically, I was diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia called SVT back in January.  I had an ablation surgery to correct it in March and today was my follow up appointment. Everything is a-okay.  No further appointment required unless needed for an unlikely reoccurrence.  The doctor is rather confident of the success rate.  Which is good for my wallet.  Let me tell you, having medical issues can be expensive.

Speaking of medical issues, I decided to have something checked out today.  I was having issues with my menstrual cycle being out of whack so I took the opportunity to go to the urgent care clinic (where I usually go since I haven't been to my primary care physician since I was a kid).  Turns out, I have a REALLY BAD UTI.  Which is strange to me, since I have experience pain of any kind or any other symptom in that department.  So I'm on a rigorous antibiotic for that plus I'm back on birth control to help regulate my period.

Meanwhile, I may or may not have attempted to part on a concrete pillar today, which may or may not have resulted in the damaging of my new car's fender.  I feel like I have been a mess recently.  We just finished my subject's bout of state testing, which was an ordeal that makes it seem as though impaling myself with dull, rusty nails rather enjoyable by comparison.

I've felt tired.  But that may be from the infection.  Goodness knows how long that's been going on.

I'm getting married in less than six months! I'm excited for that!  there's not much for me to do wedding planning wise at this moment but I feel like I've been slacking.

Also, I've been trying to work on my book stuff.  Writing, hiring illustrators.  I've got 2 children's books in the works.  Plus 2 novels, one of which will also have illustrations.  When I get to finishing it.  But I had looked into putting my currently published books into a independent fantasy database.  The organizer of this reached out to me and offered me some suggestions, sprucing up my book descriptions and giving them new covers.  I spent a while pondering on his words and eventually took his advice.  I've been hiring Sarah from Sprinkles on Top Studios to redo my old covers and design my new ones.  I think she has done a fantastic job with them.  As it just so happened, she has a fiance who also specializes in book editing and writing blurbs.  He's already written the first one, which I think is FANTASTIC.  I think this has been the best investment for my books so far.  I've already had one book blogger agree to read and review my book because she thought my new cover was gorgeous.

I'm trying to write, I'm trying to write.  But I've been bombarded with these other responsibilities and urges.  I've recently started playing Overwatch, intrigues as I was watching Jamie play it.  It's really the only game that I've ever really played that uses a PvP and first person shooter style that I've actually gotten into.  I've been playing around with different characters.  I can't really say I have a favorite.  I like Roadhog, Orisa, Mercy, Moira, Brigitte, and Reaper.  And there are others I'm practicing with.  It's hard to just pick one favorite.

Recent films I have seen:
Super Troopers 2 (I never saw the first one.  Jamie says it doesn't live up to the first movie)
A Quiet Place (THIS MOVIE WAS SO AMAZING.  AND I DON'T LIKE HORROR/SUSPENSE)

Films I'm going to see TOMORROW NIGHT OMG YES AVENGERS INFINITY WAR.  Such excite

 So.  As with the last few weeks of any college semester, I have several projects, term papers, and finals I must prepare for and finish.  But then, what happens?  Unsurprisingly I usually find someway to squander my time, completing all assignments in a deadline-induced frenzy.

And in the year 2077--I mean, 2015.  Fallout 4 happened.  Oh, Bethesda, you.

I've logged about 4 - 5 hours into the game. (Would be more, except the boyfriend is a video game hog, and I've not gotten to that point where I can completely shirk all my responsibilities, sleep is important, yo).  I'm about a Level 6.

And oh my god.

I think it would be unnecessary to detail the fangasms that occurred while playing.  The customization, the modding, combat, interface.  Everything is GLORIOUS! (Except, someone please tell me how to heal crippled limbs?

A classical radio station feature various works by Tchaikovsky, such as March Slav and Swan Lake.  There's also a very Dishonored (and Bioshock Infinite) feel to it, as far as stylization, combat, and DEAD BODIES.  There's so much I can say about this beloved dear game, and I apologize to the video game Overlords that I've been unable to devote the necessary amount of time.  

And the mainline quest? At least the hook, the back story to your character?  I fell in love with Fallout 3 because the main quest was so personal.  Fallout New Vegas, while interesting, did not immerse me on such an intimate level (even Elder Scrolls doesn't do this so well, which is okay, because I can easily imagine this is difficult to accomplish for video games).

But honestly, the most drawing feature of this game is the 'tutorial' (It's not even a tutorial.  It's like the backstory/opening scene).  Fallout 4 is just as personal as Fallout 3.  I really wish your spouse wouldn't have to die.  I understand why and everything.  But since you even get to customize your spouse, I was instantly attached.  I listen to the "Hi Honey!" holotape as frequently if not more when I listened to a Note from Dad.


I love the pre-colonial feel of New England.  Patriotic like DC (not an obnoxious way unless the context calls for it), but also refreshing.  The ships remind me once again of Dishonored (And Assassin's Creed 3 & BF).  And the weather! It can change! Nothing is static.  It all changes.

But so far, what I am most in love with--other than creating your own settlements--is the backstory with your spouse and son.  I wish you had more time with your spouse.  Maybe I shouldn't get so attached to things.  After the Hearthfire add-on, I spent a lot of time with my children/homestead.  Anyway.

I haven't been to Diamond City yet.  I'm excited for it.  I love seeing my character actually talk and interact.  Makes it that much more personal.  Currently, I'm scavenging a SUPER DUPER MART in Lexington.  Also, feral ghouls are scary as fuck.

Over and out.
-krm

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