It's been a year and change since my last journal. Huh. So much has changed in such a short time. I had intended to take a hiatus from producing content and journals but not such a lengthy one. I feel like I've changed a lot since I last uploaded. I've gone from having a couple of hobbies to maybe having an overload of things to do. I suppose the easiest way to convey the changes would be a list. That said, I may be biased as I utterly adore lists. Here goes.

-New, Higher-Paying Job
-New friends
-Now a veteran D&D player with experience in 5e, 4e(eww), and 3.5e
-Currently a DM for two different groups and looking to branch out into a game called "What's O.L.D. is N.E.W."
-Avid player of Rainbow Six, Guild Wars 2, and Sea of Thieves
-Lost interest in most games that aren't the above
-Started reading more often
-Supporting myself financially in all but utilities, housing, and medical cases
-Changed my eating habits, lost weight, still losing weight
-More solidified in my morals and political views

That last one may sound a little weird but it feels good to admit to myself that, until now, I had no real stance on anything. I now have my own stance on multiple issues. I don't subscribe to the beliefs of any one political party entirely. I've decided that I shouldn't just pick one and except the things I disagree with when I could just have my own opinion. From now on, when someone asks me what I am politically, I can say, "I'm me. I have my own thoughts and refuse to group myself with any one political movement." I don't want to be that one guy who's always talking politics but I also don't want to be that guy who just doesn't give a shit. Wow, that went on for way too long.

Anyway, I'm going to try and be a bit more active than I have been as of late. It's good to be back in the saddle again.