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It's Been Awhile...
a year ago
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Hey, how's it going? Thought I'd give updates on what's been happening with me, and what changes may or may not come:
1. Tool concert back in November was amazing. Even got a surprise of Alex Lifeson from Rush performing the song Jambi with them. It was funny 'cause before heading to the concert, my dad was wearing Rush shirt. My brother teased him about it, causing my dad to change his shirt as we're about to head out. Then as soon as we experience that situation, my dad regrets not wearing the Rush shirt.
I also recently went to a concert with my one brother of a Canadian Kiss tribute band (Destroyer) at a local brewery. Was a lot of fun, and I had the Ace Frehley impersonator approach me and gift me a pick - https://www.facebook.com/adelle.rul.....A6qVuCks1NwDCl
2. Got a total of 20 chickens now. We've lost some, and gained some where they lay different coloured eggs (some lay green ones, a couple lay blue ones, and one lays chocolate coloured ones).
3. Finally got a PS5 and a new laptop (a gaming one to be precise). Had a blast playing a few games on them for a few months up until I got really busy with my jobs again to where I'm indecisive and burnt out from playing any. Last one I played was Soul Reaver just last week (after 10+ years). I still have to finish FF7 Rebirth (on the final boss/chapter). And I still have to get started on the Jak & Daxter trilogy series (got it 10 years ago), Death Stranding (got it 2 years ago), Dead Space Remake (got it last year), and a bunch of other games in my Steam library.
4. So because of what my jobs consist of, they've taken a toll on my lower back and hips to the point where I have to see a chiropractor twice a week. It's been helping, but only temporarily. At first me, my mom, and my one boss thought I got sciatica, but it turned out to be something different. I can't remember what it's called, but it's something common for those in job fields that causes a lot of strain on the lower back area, and it's supposed to eventually heal on its own when enough treatment's done on it. And because of the slower-than-expected healing process, I've had to lower my hours a little bit at one of my jobs (only by 5 hours). It sucks but it's been kinda helping me more. Plus what's nice is that now that I'm visiting the town the appointment's at more often, I've been unwinding with some breakfast or lunch, and relaxing at the pier there.
At the same time, I've been contemplating on what to really do with myself job-wise. My dad's been hound me about getting a full time job but in this day and age, it's extremely difficult to get one. And there's a growing number of people nowadays getting laid off and having more than 1 or 2 jobs, which isn't good for anyone's retirement pensions. Even if I were to quit my jobs, I'm not sure what I really wanna do with myself. I definitely don't wanna work in a factory and restaurant.
5. Adding on to the whole job decision-making. My mental state's gone downhill to the point where I'm desperate on seeing a psychiatric specialist. What I think may be wrong with me could be that I either have ADHD, Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Avoidant Personality Disorder, or a mix of them. I've been diagnosed with Anxiety in the past, but it wasn't really a professional diagnosis due to my family doctor assuming things and just shoving pills down my throat. I hadn't visited in awhile since then due to a busy work schedule, and being oblivious to the fact that something was still wrong with me. So it wasn't until last year that I smartened up and tried contacting that doctor to be referred to a specialist, only to find out that I was dropped as a patient 'cause I hadn't visited in a 5+ year span. So I got a new doctor about 8 months after attempting to make an appointment with the previous one, and had an appointment recently with this new one about being referred.
The thing is, it's probably gonna be a long~ wait until I finally see a specialist due to the lack of them out there, especially close by, and how there are waiting lists happening everywhere (and I'm getting really impatient due to being at my breaking point). Even if I am diagnosed with one or more of these disorders, I'm wondering what I will do with myself when it comes to keeping my jobs, which are a couple sources of my mental degradation. Do I still want to endure working in these environments that make me sore and unhappy? Do I start a new, easier job once I make up my mind on what I wanna work as? Do I want to have just 1 part-time job and apply for disability benefits? Or will I quit my jobs altogether and rely on the benefits while I utilize my hobbies (which I enjoy doing more) as another small source of income?
6. Now about my hobbies as another source of income...It seems that people aren't aware that I'm still accepting drawing commissions. There's a bit of a waiting list and long wait times due to being busy and burnt out, but I have no problem adding to that list if any of you are interested. The thing is, colouring options are still limited due to preventing anymore burnout than how much I'm experiencing now. And I realized after making my commission info chart that I forgot to add a price for backgrounds ($25 CDN if you're curious). Speaking of that chart, I'll probably have to update it again some time soon so I can fix that error I've made, and use different images as better examples of what I do.
7. Other than that, other things that have happened are just family get-togethers and other minor appointment stuff (eg. eyes, car, etc.). This year's been nothing but mostly work and appointments. How I'm doing though? Things have been so-so on my end. I've got my good days and bad days. Just taking things 1 day at a time and hope for the best.
Ciao for now.
1. Tool concert back in November was amazing. Even got a surprise of Alex Lifeson from Rush performing the song Jambi with them. It was funny 'cause before heading to the concert, my dad was wearing Rush shirt. My brother teased him about it, causing my dad to change his shirt as we're about to head out. Then as soon as we experience that situation, my dad regrets not wearing the Rush shirt.
I also recently went to a concert with my one brother of a Canadian Kiss tribute band (Destroyer) at a local brewery. Was a lot of fun, and I had the Ace Frehley impersonator approach me and gift me a pick - https://www.facebook.com/adelle.rul.....A6qVuCks1NwDCl
2. Got a total of 20 chickens now. We've lost some, and gained some where they lay different coloured eggs (some lay green ones, a couple lay blue ones, and one lays chocolate coloured ones).
3. Finally got a PS5 and a new laptop (a gaming one to be precise). Had a blast playing a few games on them for a few months up until I got really busy with my jobs again to where I'm indecisive and burnt out from playing any. Last one I played was Soul Reaver just last week (after 10+ years). I still have to finish FF7 Rebirth (on the final boss/chapter). And I still have to get started on the Jak & Daxter trilogy series (got it 10 years ago), Death Stranding (got it 2 years ago), Dead Space Remake (got it last year), and a bunch of other games in my Steam library.
4. So because of what my jobs consist of, they've taken a toll on my lower back and hips to the point where I have to see a chiropractor twice a week. It's been helping, but only temporarily. At first me, my mom, and my one boss thought I got sciatica, but it turned out to be something different. I can't remember what it's called, but it's something common for those in job fields that causes a lot of strain on the lower back area, and it's supposed to eventually heal on its own when enough treatment's done on it. And because of the slower-than-expected healing process, I've had to lower my hours a little bit at one of my jobs (only by 5 hours). It sucks but it's been kinda helping me more. Plus what's nice is that now that I'm visiting the town the appointment's at more often, I've been unwinding with some breakfast or lunch, and relaxing at the pier there.
At the same time, I've been contemplating on what to really do with myself job-wise. My dad's been hound me about getting a full time job but in this day and age, it's extremely difficult to get one. And there's a growing number of people nowadays getting laid off and having more than 1 or 2 jobs, which isn't good for anyone's retirement pensions. Even if I were to quit my jobs, I'm not sure what I really wanna do with myself. I definitely don't wanna work in a factory and restaurant.
5. Adding on to the whole job decision-making. My mental state's gone downhill to the point where I'm desperate on seeing a psychiatric specialist. What I think may be wrong with me could be that I either have ADHD, Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Avoidant Personality Disorder, or a mix of them. I've been diagnosed with Anxiety in the past, but it wasn't really a professional diagnosis due to my family doctor assuming things and just shoving pills down my throat. I hadn't visited in awhile since then due to a busy work schedule, and being oblivious to the fact that something was still wrong with me. So it wasn't until last year that I smartened up and tried contacting that doctor to be referred to a specialist, only to find out that I was dropped as a patient 'cause I hadn't visited in a 5+ year span. So I got a new doctor about 8 months after attempting to make an appointment with the previous one, and had an appointment recently with this new one about being referred.
The thing is, it's probably gonna be a long~ wait until I finally see a specialist due to the lack of them out there, especially close by, and how there are waiting lists happening everywhere (and I'm getting really impatient due to being at my breaking point). Even if I am diagnosed with one or more of these disorders, I'm wondering what I will do with myself when it comes to keeping my jobs, which are a couple sources of my mental degradation. Do I still want to endure working in these environments that make me sore and unhappy? Do I start a new, easier job once I make up my mind on what I wanna work as? Do I want to have just 1 part-time job and apply for disability benefits? Or will I quit my jobs altogether and rely on the benefits while I utilize my hobbies (which I enjoy doing more) as another small source of income?
6. Now about my hobbies as another source of income...It seems that people aren't aware that I'm still accepting drawing commissions. There's a bit of a waiting list and long wait times due to being busy and burnt out, but I have no problem adding to that list if any of you are interested. The thing is, colouring options are still limited due to preventing anymore burnout than how much I'm experiencing now. And I realized after making my commission info chart that I forgot to add a price for backgrounds ($25 CDN if you're curious). Speaking of that chart, I'll probably have to update it again some time soon so I can fix that error I've made, and use different images as better examples of what I do.
7. Other than that, other things that have happened are just family get-togethers and other minor appointment stuff (eg. eyes, car, etc.). This year's been nothing but mostly work and appointments. How I'm doing though? Things have been so-so on my end. I've got my good days and bad days. Just taking things 1 day at a time and hope for the best.
Ciao for now.
Take care