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a year ago
Hamha!
I'd like to start by apologizing to those I am actively working on projects with. The reason I was unavailable over the past two weeks was a combination of the following...
1: Interior home remodeling to optimize the shared workspace for Lucca and myself
2: Started a new medication to help me not so easily fall into an unproductive and deep state of depression
The room modifications really helped Lucca and I make more room for our respective inspirations, items, and opened up a large area so we did not feel so crammed together into an itty-bitty workspace. Given our respective disabilities, completing such a task took a long time and needed to become the #1 priority to make it possible for both of us to get back to working on projects. There is still work to be done, but we are to where we can use the room to be productively creative while having the completion of its overall look and feel done at a more leisurely pace.
As for the new medication, I talked to my Family Doctor / Primary Care Physician (PCP) about how I have been suffering from more frequent bouts of depression since my last appointment with her. We agreed to max out my use of the generic prescription for Zoloft while adding the lowest dose of a new medicine, Abilify.
Since starting on, generic, Abilify, I have found myself able to become much better at not allowing the struggles of being someone who is 100% blind bring me down as they once did. After I catch up on more of what I missed during these past two weeks, I'll be writing my PCP to let her know, as per her request, how I am doing with Abilify paired with my Zoloft.
NEED TO SELL NEOPETS CARD SETS:
The bills are kicking me and Lucca in our padded patooties. Thankfully, Lucca found my old Neopets TCG binders. The sets I assembled between 2003 and 2007 are beautiful in how they all feature original artwork that appears like it had been made for a cartoon series instead of an online, virtual pet site. However, given the need for money and how I can no longer even see these cards outside of my memories, I am asking for help to find someone who would buy one, or more, of the following complete TCG card sets. (3-Ring Binder and 9-Pocket Ultra Pro protective pages are included along with trackable USPS shipping.).
RETURN OF DR. SLOTH:
Intending to be tied into an online plot, this set was released in 2004 & the online tie-in was delayed until early 2008 due to workload.[2] This set totaled 100 cards. This expansion's theme was space, providing players with futuristic and robotic items and equipment. Six new Neopet species made their debut in this expansion (Basic Type: Cybunny, Grundo, Jetsam, Jubjub, and Kougra).
https://www.ccgtrader.net/games/neo.....n-of-dr-sloth/
MYSTERY ISLAND:
Based upon a tropical island locale, this 100-card expansion provided no new card types, but did introduce four new Neopet species, including the Pteri and Techo (other Basic Type: Krawk and Peophin). The related plot was the Secret of the Volcano mystery plot in Fall 2003, but the plot and the expansion were not released together.
https://www.ccgtrader.net/games/neo.....ystery-island/
LOST DESERT:
This 100-card expansion took players to the shifting sands of the Lost Desert. Basic Neopets released in this expansion are the Ruki, the Kau, and the Tonu. Site-wise, there was a plot and war revolving around this expansion.
https://www.ccgtrader.net/games/neo.....g/lost-desert/
HAUNTED WOODS:
This final expansion, featuring 100 cards with a spooky theme. Cards are related to ghosts, werewolves, and zombies, among others. This deck is associated with the plot, Tale of Woe; where a village has fallen under a curse, and only the Neopets can determine what happened to the townsfolk. There are no new Basic Type cards, although they did fill out the basic 4 colors for the Lenny and Tonu. Special color versions are included for Acara, Aisha, Cybunny, and Korbat. As with previous recent releases, this release appears to be been done with a minimum amount of publicity. This is the last expansion produced by Wizards of the Coast.
https://www.ccgtrader.net/games/neo.....haunted-woods/
These sets are valued on eBay, and other sites, between $250 & $350 USD. However, as I really need the money and no longer have need of these sets, I'm selling each of them for $200. This will include trackable shipping, a 3-ring binder, and the 9-pocket Ultra Pro pages that currently hold each card that is in Near Mint (NM) to Mint condition. (I always did my best to take care of those things I valued. Rest assured that I'm keeping some of my Neopets sets. However, if anyone knows a way to find someone interested in buying the ones I listed above, I'd be very thankful.).
***
Okay, expect the real Star Day to start tomorrow, March 17th. As I have some projects to catch up on, like Just Animals - Issue #3, you can expect to see the festivities going on throughout the forthcoming week.
Your Pal:
---Yosh E. O'Ducky ;)
I'd like to start by apologizing to those I am actively working on projects with. The reason I was unavailable over the past two weeks was a combination of the following...
1: Interior home remodeling to optimize the shared workspace for Lucca and myself
2: Started a new medication to help me not so easily fall into an unproductive and deep state of depression
The room modifications really helped Lucca and I make more room for our respective inspirations, items, and opened up a large area so we did not feel so crammed together into an itty-bitty workspace. Given our respective disabilities, completing such a task took a long time and needed to become the #1 priority to make it possible for both of us to get back to working on projects. There is still work to be done, but we are to where we can use the room to be productively creative while having the completion of its overall look and feel done at a more leisurely pace.
As for the new medication, I talked to my Family Doctor / Primary Care Physician (PCP) about how I have been suffering from more frequent bouts of depression since my last appointment with her. We agreed to max out my use of the generic prescription for Zoloft while adding the lowest dose of a new medicine, Abilify.
Since starting on, generic, Abilify, I have found myself able to become much better at not allowing the struggles of being someone who is 100% blind bring me down as they once did. After I catch up on more of what I missed during these past two weeks, I'll be writing my PCP to let her know, as per her request, how I am doing with Abilify paired with my Zoloft.
NEED TO SELL NEOPETS CARD SETS:
The bills are kicking me and Lucca in our padded patooties. Thankfully, Lucca found my old Neopets TCG binders. The sets I assembled between 2003 and 2007 are beautiful in how they all feature original artwork that appears like it had been made for a cartoon series instead of an online, virtual pet site. However, given the need for money and how I can no longer even see these cards outside of my memories, I am asking for help to find someone who would buy one, or more, of the following complete TCG card sets. (3-Ring Binder and 9-Pocket Ultra Pro protective pages are included along with trackable USPS shipping.).
RETURN OF DR. SLOTH:
Intending to be tied into an online plot, this set was released in 2004 & the online tie-in was delayed until early 2008 due to workload.[2] This set totaled 100 cards. This expansion's theme was space, providing players with futuristic and robotic items and equipment. Six new Neopet species made their debut in this expansion (Basic Type: Cybunny, Grundo, Jetsam, Jubjub, and Kougra).
https://www.ccgtrader.net/games/neo.....n-of-dr-sloth/
MYSTERY ISLAND:
Based upon a tropical island locale, this 100-card expansion provided no new card types, but did introduce four new Neopet species, including the Pteri and Techo (other Basic Type: Krawk and Peophin). The related plot was the Secret of the Volcano mystery plot in Fall 2003, but the plot and the expansion were not released together.
https://www.ccgtrader.net/games/neo.....ystery-island/
LOST DESERT:
This 100-card expansion took players to the shifting sands of the Lost Desert. Basic Neopets released in this expansion are the Ruki, the Kau, and the Tonu. Site-wise, there was a plot and war revolving around this expansion.
https://www.ccgtrader.net/games/neo.....g/lost-desert/
HAUNTED WOODS:
This final expansion, featuring 100 cards with a spooky theme. Cards are related to ghosts, werewolves, and zombies, among others. This deck is associated with the plot, Tale of Woe; where a village has fallen under a curse, and only the Neopets can determine what happened to the townsfolk. There are no new Basic Type cards, although they did fill out the basic 4 colors for the Lenny and Tonu. Special color versions are included for Acara, Aisha, Cybunny, and Korbat. As with previous recent releases, this release appears to be been done with a minimum amount of publicity. This is the last expansion produced by Wizards of the Coast.
https://www.ccgtrader.net/games/neo.....haunted-woods/
These sets are valued on eBay, and other sites, between $250 & $350 USD. However, as I really need the money and no longer have need of these sets, I'm selling each of them for $200. This will include trackable shipping, a 3-ring binder, and the 9-pocket Ultra Pro pages that currently hold each card that is in Near Mint (NM) to Mint condition. (I always did my best to take care of those things I valued. Rest assured that I'm keeping some of my Neopets sets. However, if anyone knows a way to find someone interested in buying the ones I listed above, I'd be very thankful.).
***
Okay, expect the real Star Day to start tomorrow, March 17th. As I have some projects to catch up on, like Just Animals - Issue #3, you can expect to see the festivities going on throughout the forthcoming week.
Your Pal:
---Yosh E. O'Ducky ;)
I have also done a special thing for you that I would want you check when you're able to Yosh. Here it is: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/55780304/ I want to know what you think nwn
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During the last BronyCon, which happened in early August 2019, the Baltimore Convention Center was also hosting a Rubix Cube Convention. I did not have a chance to see it, but I imagine a lot of people there would have a lot to say about the different types of Rubix Cubes. There has to be so many different techniques, brand prferences, etc. that allow for such a strong following for the classic, puzzle game / toy.
Are there any conditions that you find most favorable when completing a Rubix Cube? For example, does there have to be a lot of open space to help you better concentrate? Perhaps you find it best to have a quiet room, or being outdoors?
I, sadly, was never able to solve a Rubix Cube. I tried on multiple occassions throughout my life, but could never grasp how to twist-and-turn the cube to get all the colors to align equally on all6 sides. I 'almost' succeeded in getting 2 of the 6 sides to have a full color, but that was my personal best.
Do you think someone needs a particular talent / skill to solve a Rubix Cube? I believe you must really be able to see what you are doing in 3D to have a chance of finishing a Rubix Cube. As, if I remember right, your background is in Engineering, you must have natural talent when it comes to seeing something in both 2D and 3D. Kind of like my friend who works as a Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) operator for a small company that makes and services cooling towers. Knowing how to visualize the final product of your work while using software, like Auto Desk's AutoCAD, always impressed me. However, when I tried a class in CAD, I found I was unable to 'see' in the way that was needed to perform such work.
In my case, competing on a quiet or noisy room is pretty much the same, what I mostly need is to feel that I'm control of the cube in each solve, and it can be really hard sometimes, but well, I guess with the enough practice and experience you simply develop the necessary confidence to do better times in each occasion.
You right, my background is in engineering. An engineering more focused in math and the use of equations for description of the real world, but I don't think it is needed a particular skill to solve the Rubik's cube, what you mostly need is patience and practice. It can be turn really frustrating at the beginning, but as soon as you start practicing enough, every step will be easier and easier. There are some cubes with different tactile shapes in each face, so they can be solved by people without eyesight, you could check one of the those if your interested still Yosh. I think the key of the cube is understanding how it works in reality and how you move the pieces to the places you want.