In my previous post, I shared my goals related to gaming. 

Here's what happened in a month:

• I completed two games ( A Physical Escape Game + A Game at the Arcade ) 
• Spring Cleaning for the Lunar New Year
• More time in my workplace ( Lesser working from home) 

The above satisfies me because:

• I aim to complete five games before considering purchasing any more
• I fulfilled a family commitment 
• I became more active and social 

Elsewhere: 

• I completed Gaming the System Podcast #11 today.
• Exposing myself to a painful past (Playing Dota 2 after six years)
• Threw out expired G Fuel 

Nice you are able to moderate and play other games, for me either it is all or nothing.

 

It's been a long time since I posted. I do have major updates. 

• My CPU has stopped working. Since I have multiple consoles and laptops, I'm not hurrying to buy or repair the CPU. 
• My new gaming PC is a laptop my sister used for University. Like my CPU, graphics have to be as low as possible. 
• I will only consider CPU repairs after I complete a handful of games. 

Owing to a large amount of luck, many things happened last year.

• I joined a local interest group. 
• Members of this group have monthly meetups. 
• It is a very welcoming community with varying members of ages and experiences. 

I'll update the other threads I've made, to provide a clearer image of my lifestyle.

Time for a mid-year check. 

I've been struggling with some relationships and gave it till mid-year to tide over. 

The changes I hoped for did not actualize, requiring contingency plans.

Struggling with motivation has been a constant in my life, alongside staying committed. 

Even if my relationships don't improve by reaching my goals, I might develop more independence. 

I used to believe dopamine was an obstacle, not a tool. Namely, I thought it surfaces after events happen, not drive their fruition.

I am more compassionate to myself regarding it, realizing it's neither inherently good nor evil.

I've also discovered that comfort isn't bad when derived from self-care. (Proper meals & grooming)

External progress might not be evident yet. However, I am relieved to no longer be at odds with myself. 

If I stay astute, progress might be smoother than using brute force. 

It's been two weeks since my retrenchment was completed.

Last week, my costume arrived. I'm now shopping for accessories while looking at repairs from transit damage.

The only thing I'm missing is a custom electric fan.

This month will be busy. I'm going overseas with my friends again. After that, it's movies, raves and my workplace's farewell meal.

At the month's end is the year's first anime convention. A friend and I will test the costume first.

There's a lot to consolidate, and two weeks to go.

The possibility that my friends won't support me is crushing.

I fear all the greats already debuted, and nobody else comes close.

I'm putting a lot into this, and things might still fall through.

1 hour ago, Ado Tori said:

It's been two weeks since my retrenchment was completed.

Last week, my costume arrived. I'm now shopping for accessories while looking at repairs from transit damage.

The only thing I'm missing is a custom electric fan.

This month will be busy. I'm going overseas with my friends again. After that, it's movies, raves and my workplace's farewell meal.

At the month's end is the year's first anime convention. A friend and I will test the costume first.

There's a lot to consolidate, and two weeks to go.

The possibility that my friends won't support me is crushing.

I fear all the greats already debuted, and nobody else comes close.

I'm putting a lot into this, and things might still fall through.

Hi! I see you post quite sporadically. I was interested: What's your frequency goal for this Journal?

Hello.

At my previous workplace, most days I was tired and wanted to decompress.

I now have time for my projects, so I aim to post weekly until I restart employment.

@Ado Tori Will you share your goal with this Journal? Are you aiming to stop Gaming?

It's been years since someone asked that, so I have a clearer answer now.

• Discuss my thoughts and feelings.

• Document and share my milestones and progress.

• Discuss my relationship with gaming.

So these are my recent milestones.

• Attended a cosplay convention in Malaysia. (December '25. Residing in Singapore.)

• Prepare my first cosplay outfit. (Just paid international shipping fees for the costume's glasses.)

• Attempt character design? (Costume and weapon design for a pre-existing character.)

Weighing my retrenchment package and relationship with an employment agency, I'm using this short window of time to pursue what matters to me.

I need to moderate myself for my goals; getting burnt out on my projects is something I can't afford.