5/29/2026

Whoa, been a while since I felt compelled to write a blog! Probably because there isn’t very much going on with me lol.

On the writing front, had a couple of new rejections (I think I’ve mentioned before that I keep all of them–it’s petty but just like I feel like I had my shot with said rejector and blew it, they in turn had their shot with me and blew it). I don’t ever feel that bad about the rejections themselves–they are part of the game really, but I do have moments where I question whether or not my writing is actually good; I feel like all authors go through these phases though. Admittedly, I personally have to wait for these imposter syndrome feelings to subside before I can continue writing, but I am constantly thinking up new ideas for things while waiting.

I did write a lot more in my current WIP (at this point I am so tired of saying it should be done ______, that I am doing my best to no longer give a timetable). I did officially eclipse the word count that I had originally set as my goal of 64k words, so that is something–looking like we maaaaaybe can get to 70k once it is all said and done!

I did continue doing reviews during my lull, so there are also those. I will post up new poems over this weekend as well!

On the Grams front, we finished all of Jack Ryan including the Jack Ryan: Ghost War movie. I thought it was pretty entertaining, but Grams dawg kind of lost interest lol. I tried to show her The Pitt, but she passed out right away, so I guess that will be a solo endeavor added to an already long (and increasing) list of shows. I am solo watching the second season of Gen V, despite hearing that the final season of The Boys is a dumpster fire.

On the game front I have still been playing Hades 2 (there is so much to do in this game) and Blair Witch. Really enjoying both–Blair Witch gives me serious Alan Wake vibes!

My youngest brother graduated high school this past week. The ceremony made me feel kind of hopeful, but I couldn’t really tell you exactly why. I think maybe it had to do with reminiscing about how I felt when I graduated hs: like the world was my oyster. It’s funny how quickly those feelings can change lol. Nevertheless I am doing my best to feel that way again.

One big thing I have coming up is that Cousin Dave and I have decided to fulfill one of his (he claims his only, but c’mon) lifelong bucket list items of going to a Cubs game at PNC Park in July, so that is on the horizon!

Alright friends, hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Be Safe. and I’ll see you next time.