OOOOOOF!!!! It's been such a looong time since I last did
a blog post! The last post was probably
done in April, before I traveled over to California Dalek's sector (I'm hoping
for your sake, Cali, that it doesn't get split up into six separate states.)
and forgot to continue doing blog posts and my XP log! D: Not
to mention that afterwards, I kind of let my library fines get CRAZY and that
prevented me from doing blog posts.
Also, I borrowed wifi for a bit--until it went away. So now it's back to using the library's
CRAPPY computers again. Oh yeah,
(optional) theme music! It's going to be AC DC - Back In Black (Jim Heinz Remix) by theMHRproject2.
Anyways,
here's what happened to me during that period of time; however, it's going to
be a bunch of bullet points that I hope aren't super lengthy, so strap in…..
Π Trip
to California—I was able to travel to California for a week and a half, visit
family, check out Disney's California Adventure (after Disney refreshed it to
help bump up the various problems with the park that helped drive away crowds),
have EXCELLENT food at restaurants I will share the review of soon, complain
about hotel accommodations, wander around the San Francisco airport, go through
Newark Airport after midnight when all the businesses are CLOSED, get my hair
trimmed by my aunt, and just enjoy my vacation burrito. Oh, and I did go to Meltdown Comics
(+10 Life List XP!) and be all touristy there after having a bizarre Garmin-led
adventure through these towns outside of LA, take a look at the various
populations and even see a mission while we (Dad and myself) drove by. I consider it to be quite a success. (No, Chris didn't autograph my copy of the
Nerdist Way yet because he wasn't there.
Which actually helped because I was kind of super nervous—I wasn't sure
if I wanted to really meet Chris and other people from Nerdist Industries,
being all anxious with my small-town fansquirrel feels. But I did enjoy going there!) Next time, I shall be successful, with
autographs and @midnight tapings that I probably could've not missed had my
father not been as discouraging as he was before the trip! Yes, Dad, I will make sure to get the
tickets this time; just try talking to Mom first, okay?
Π Personal
Stuff—I have been doing a lot lately within my life, and much of it was for the
better: I got the Adult Autism Waiver (hence the conference, Supports
Coordinator, Community Inclusion, etc.), I got to clean up my apartment, keep
it clean, be very responsible, and it really cheered up my parents! My psychiatrist was happy about all the
progress we reported to him, as is my therapist! In fact, so many good things took place that
I started making a "Good Things List" that really helps keep the mood
positive and helps counter the lies that depression tells us are true. Here's a sample:
ü
I'M ALIVE!
ü
I'M OKAY!
ü
I'm making a ton of progress!
ü
I was able to stay at a hotel in a suite by
myself--and it was paid for!
ü
I sold three paintings with a small profit!
ü
Mom is happier!
ü
Parents are more supportive of my artistic and
creative pursuits!
ü
I'm being productive!
ü
I'm getting the supports I need!
ü
I'm not really alone.
ü
I enjoyed some nerd humor.
ü
I started having a following under not only the
name I blog with but also my secret identity!
(Major yays!)
ü
I'm a little more organized.
ü
There is less yelling and arguing between me and
my parents.
ü
There is generally a good mood in the air!
ü
My meds work for my depression AND the anxiety I
sometimes feel.
ü
Parents are more understanding! :D
ü
Assessments (for Autism Waiver) showed how many
things improved!
ü
I have not argued with parents in at least one
month!
ü
Problem solving skill levels are up!
ü
I'm more attentive.
ü
I can relax over mistakes I make. (Like missing a therapy appointment is NOT
the end of the world for me at this point!)
Of course,
this is only part of the story: just recently, I discovered that at least one
of my wisdom teeth has to be removed.
The dentist couldn't do it at the office I usually go to (1.5 to 2 hour
bus ride away; 1/2 hour by car) couldn't do it so I have to go see a
specialist. I was super upset and
anxious about it, fearful even, mostly due to the fact that I will not be
conscious during the procedure (Do I even want to be?!?!?!). And I'm fearful of how I will be loopy
immediately after the procedure; however, my allies in the Twitterverse
definitely cheered me up!
@LadyEden1337 a human I knew had all 4 removed in one sitting as well as a 5th tooth. 3 arms. 2 tires. And an eye. He said it was easy.
— The Magician (@IAmTheMagician) July 10, 2014
@EducatorDalek @LadyEden1337 I USE MINE TO BALANCE MY CASING WHEN CHASING INFERIORS.
— GayAgendaDalek (@NotGayDalek) July 11, 2014
@NotGayDalek @EducatorDalek @LadyEden1337 Better than chafing interiors, I suppose
— Anarchist Dalek (@AnarchistDalek) July 11, 2014
Question
is, will the dragon be real, colored purple, fluent in cat, and smell like root
beer?
Anyways, I
must prepare for the possibility that my base will be overrun with drunks due
to the 10-day presence of Musikfest.
Yes, overrun with drunks. It's a
shame that I can't have weapons here at my residence, because if the drunks
turn into real zombies, I'm fucked. But
I might be one of those drunks anyways because I plan on going. Just look for the drunk Padawan that's
actually more sober than the rest of the people attending the festivities while
strategically avoiding the polka tent except for possibly passing through to
take one of the paths traveled a little less because foot traffic.
Anyways, I
believe this update is sufficient enough to say, "I'm sorry for
disappearing because stuff and I will be back to blogging; here's an update to
share the stuff." Now, to plot out
my Birthday/Christmas Wishlist of Awesomes (that's already a few yards long
because of ThinkGeek's Wishlist feature)…..
And I promise to try and post some blogs I drafted out already. But that's for another time.
Enjoy your California/Amish drunk/high tacquito!
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