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Day 2,690: An Era

Watched another film from the 70s tonight. It’s become a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy, I suppose, but there are so many aspects of storytelling from that time that are difficult to watch. The sexism. The racism. The weird sex stuff…they really have a hard time with the concept of consent. It was in this film.

It was frustrating, too, because the film could have been amazing. I can see very clearly why it was so beloved at the time, and continues to be beloved by so many today. But, as wi...

Day 2,689: A Clunker

I was due for a clunker.

Didn’t really get much of anything done today. Just kind of one of those days that I blinked and it was almost over. Sigh. But, tomorrow will be a dope one. Just need to get up on time. Just need to push it for one more day this week. Finish strong.

Wish me luck, and good night.

Day 2,688: In good shape

I’m in good shape.

I got my Story Grid re-certification project exactly where I wanted it today. Right on time. Thank lord. Monday and Tuesday weren’t pleasant, such long days…but gawdammit it worked. I was able to cruise today without really breaking a sweat. It’s such a relief.

Not done with the project yet, by any means. I think I have two more solid days of work to finish filling out the rest of the macro information…but the micro scene-to-scene analysis is done. And holy crap does Neu...

Day 2,687: Another Day

Nother Day. Nother dollar.

Missed my two last hours of nighttime work just because…I didn’t push hard enough But, whatevs. I’m going to get up on time tomorrow and knock em out early, still. Should be able to take the afternoon and evening off still to do some mini recovery.

Night.

Day 2,686: I Did It

I did it.

I did the thing. Things. Many of them. Meaning: my story grid work. I set myself a schedule today, and I crushed it. Did everything. On time. Even with distractions, extracurriculars. I kept my head down and made sure I did what I was supposed to do in the time I’d allotted myself.

It’s been a long, looooonnngggg time since I feel like I’ve been able to do something like that with such efficacy. Feels good. Even got in a nice long nap, too.

What a day.

I am exhausted. Still...

Day 2,866: I Did It

I did it.

I did the thing. Things. Many of them. Meaning: my story grid work. I set myself a schedule today, and I crushed it. Did everything. On time. Even with distractions, extracurriculars. I kept my head down and made sure I did what I was supposed to do in the time I’d allotted myself.

It’s been a long, looooonnngggg time since I feel like I’ve been able to do something like that with such efficacy. Feels good. Even got in a nice long nap, too.

What a day.

I am exhausted. Still...

Day 2,685: Weeeerrrkkkkk

Gonna have to WERK this week. Which means it’s sleep time.

Solid day today. Didn’t do much work this weekend on the SG stuff as planned, but I did get my Netflix work out of the way. That was a big win. For the next two workdays, now, I should be free and clear to finish this SG stuff. Looking forward to it.

Night!

Day 2,684: A Day of Rest

Today…well, I’d planned for it to be a work day. Working on my re-certification stuff. Didn’t turn out that way. It was a day of rest instead, which is usually what I do on Saturdays. Alas.

Tomorrow will hopefully be a work day. I hope a full one. It would mean I have just enough breathing room with work and this re-certification project to not be super stressed about it.

So. With that in mind, it’s off to bed. I want to wake up on time tomorrow morning.

I did really appreciate being ab...

Day 2,683: WIPED

Long work day today…but I did it, you guys. I did it. I got done exactly what I wanted and needed to get done thank LAWD.

It’s been a long while since I was able to make a writing-type goal for myself, even in just the span of a day, and hit that goal. A reeeaalllyyy long time. At least it feels like it. And no, it wasn’t words today…but it was the same kind of resolve I know I need to have with my writing.

I have lacked that resolve. I don’t know exactly how or why I lost it—I have ideas,...

Day 2,682: Castin

Always a good night when I’m ending it after a good solid podcasting. And the casting is always so much more fun when it’s in person, like we were able to do tonight. Truly…it’s magic.

Worked my butt off today, and I will be doing that for a little while here. Gotta get this Story Grid re-certification done. I can do it! But, need to put in the hours. Ira’s down-time has come to a violent end. I need to work my ass off here for the next two weeks

Thankfully Netflix work has been fairly ea...