Hello Friends, Family, and Fans;
It’s been half a year since I made my resolutions, and wow has a lot happened in the world. Things are mostly okay for me minus a few health issues. Let’s see how I’m doing with my resolutions.
Fair warning, I chose the cartoon before I tallied my score.
1. Write The Hounds of Bakerville (Succeeding)
I’ve written the first three chapters and I have a good plot. I just need time to write. I lost over a month and a half to my tendonitis.
2. Write a serial story (Succeeding)
I’m loving this year’s serial story. It’s a lot of fun. Read it here: The Scarlet Thread Irregulars
3. Master 1 song on the ukulele and record it. (Failing)
Until I get the all clear from my doctor, I’m a little terrified of playing. I tried and it really hurt. Not sure how this one’s going to go.
4. Read at least 12 books (Succeeding)
So far, I’m at 10 books for the year. I think I’ll make it.
5. Build my new book nook and lego (Succeeding)
I built the book nook and loved it. The magical cafe was obviously out of my comfort zone. I might try again but I’m not sure. As for the Lego, I plan on doing that while I’m on summer vacation.
6. Feel less guilty (Neutral)
I was feeling better, and working from home is helping a lot, but the past month has been rough on me. Between the tendonitis and really bad allergies, I’m needing more time to do anything. I am trying hard to do some things that are just for me. I started a new Skyrim playthrough and I’m loving it.
7. Design and deploy a new coffee flavour for Ottawa Comic Con in September (Succeeding)
This one is easy. I know the theme and I know the flavour. I’m looking forward to having some time to design it.
8. Plan and plot out the first in a cozy mystery series (Succeeding)
I’ve planned the series, I’ve planned the setting, and I have a basic template outline for each book. I’m still super excited for this one.
9. Organize a massive birthday party and book release (Succeeded)
This is happening. Our publishers took point but I’m looking forward to doing this. I hope I’ll see you all there. Sign up on Eventbrite or Facebook.
*More details in a future post.
10. Keep fighting to learn more about myself and how to make my life easier (Succeeding)
I’m still on a journey of self-discovery (which has a significant lack of wizards) but I think I’m starting to understand how the ADHD, Autism, and health issues are affecting me.
Wow, that’s way better than I expected. 8 out of 10 is damn good. Now I just have to keep it up. You know what they say, “It’s not over until we ceremoniously slaughter the personification of the year.”
Stay safe and be kind,
Éric