It's a Brand New Day

 

Good morning friends. 

Right now, it's 6:13 in the morning and I decided to update you all on my life currently before work.

Firstly, I started a new job! I'm only a few weeks in but according to my trainers, I'm doing well. I still have a lot of jitters since it's a big change for me, not in terms of responsibilities but in terms of...location? I left my remote job of over two years that I ADORED because of the current economic struggles and the security in that field with the overwhelming number of AI taking over. SO I found a job that paid exponentially more and had very little risk of AI taking over, however I could no longer stay remote.

Although I definitely miss working remotely and wearing t-shirts and pajamas to do my job, I must say I really enjoy this job! There's a lot of cool people and the company is very tight-knit. Plus, they seem to like me and think I am good at what I do. 

In other news, my friends and I are planning a group trip to San Japan this year so I've been looking around for cosplay ideas. Keep in mind, the weather will be HOT since it's Texas August, so nothing too crazy I think. For now, I'm thinking of doing casual Yor from Spy x Family or a closet cosplay? I also have thought about doing Ginger Snap while my friend cosplays Orange Blossom from Strawberry Shortcake. I think that would be super cute!

I'm in the process of reorganizing my home office and home in general to reflect more of my interests. I have a LOT of anime posters all over my office walls but I am thinking of switching it up and putting some other fun prints and hobbies around. My love for Star Trek, literature, video games...I've been inspired lately since I've started rewatching TBBT and remembering how much I loved their apartment. My whole idea lately, especially since I started working outside the house, is to make my home a sanctuary for me to come to. Right now, it's definitely my happy place but I feel it needs a little more personality. 

Lastly, even though this isn't an official Captain's Log post, I still thought I should update you guys on what I've been up to! Like I said, I've been rewatching The Big Bang Theory with my mom. I've been having a blast reminiscing. When the show first came out, I was obsessed with it (I had way too many T-shirts) and when I met Jonathan, it was one of our favorite shows to watch over the phone since we were long-distance for the summer. So watching it now brings back so many fun memories. 

Aside from that, I've been loving Kirby Krackle's Madripoor album as well as some Jonathan Coulton and lo-fi video game and movie soundtracks during work. Definitely makes the day go by faster when you work to the Justice League and Stardew soundtracks.

That's all for now. If you'd like to see more daily musings, be sure to follow me on BlueSky  as well. See you in the next post!

Always,

Raineedayze

End of Summer?

Hey ya'll!

Today it hit me that in a few weeks, Summer 2016 will be over and it will be back to the daily grind. I feel like this summer has been a very big turning point in my life. I finally got a car and no longer have to take the bus around town. I made amends with a person whom I thought I would never speak to again. We actually made our apartment a home, something we never did with our old apartment. And I started this blog!

I think I've also grown more as a person this summer. When I first came here and when I first got together with Jonathan, I was very dependent on other people to do everything for me. Now, I find myself actually running through things that need to be done and seeing how much I can fit in so he doesn't have to do them. I am becoming my own person which is only making us closer to our goal of building a great future for ourselves. I've stopped feeling entitled to treating myself when I  couldn't afford it. (Note: I still treat myself. Just not always by buying things when I need to budget). 

I've also met so many wonderful, interesting, like-minded people by participating in events with our Geek Girl Brunch Chapter and participating in events with the Geek Girl Pen Pals Club. I'm even doing camp for the first time this year! 

When I reflect back on this summer, I know I'm going to miss it. There are so many great memories. But I also know that I can now take these things and apply them to become an even better version of myself from now on. I can continue to grow.