It’s been a couple months since I’ve posted last. Philosophy/literature post coming on Saturday. Here’s an update.
Hiya. It’s been a minute. I haven’t posted in a couple months so I figured I’d catch ya’ll up on what’s happening in my life. Plus, any excuse to write is a good one. So here y’are.
I typically go through cycles of which hobbies I pursue, and which ones I don’t. My blog has been one that just hasn’t been on the plate the past couple months. So that’s why I haven’t been writing. Until now, of course.
Nothing crazy or interesting has been going on. Life’s just been life—ebbing and flowing. Good things, bad things.
I should probably do better to maintain my relationships with friends and family—I often neglect them. You should call yours. I should call mine.
I probably won’t.
Anyways, on the brighter side, in my alone time I’ve been proudly consistent in pursuing my hobbies. Some for shits, some for giggles. Some for neither shits, nor giggles.
I’ve got music coming up—a solo project that I’ve been putting a lot of effort into since Election Day. You’re the first to hear about it. It’s an instrumental maidcore, post-rock, experimental-pop project—if any of those terms mean anything to you. Primarily lead by guitars. It’s been an absolute joy to make.
There are more field recordings coming up as well—one that I should have released back in October, and a few newer ones. Expect those.
I’ve started dabbling in game development, dipping my toes into RPG Maker MZ. My hope is to complete a demo and playtest it with my friends. There’s still a lot to be done, though, and follow-through is sometimes a coinflip.
I’ve also worked on some Microsoft Excel projects.
One’s a sheet that helped me ween off of my medication (nothing crazy, tricyclic antidepressant for migraines).
Another is a sheet that essentially simulates the turn-based combat that happens in my game demo, which has made game balancing a lot easier.
The last, that’s still in the works, is a financial tracker. I made one before, but I wanted this one to include more features. I may even write a post about it when it’s done, in case it could help someone.
I won’t bore you with pictures.
I’ve also been reading. I’ve finished a couple classics—1984 by George Orwell and East of Eden by John Steinbeck.
I’ve finished some not-so-classics, but fun fantasies—Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay and Ruination by Anthony Reynolds. Yes, the League of Legends novel. I’m a nerd, what else is new.
I’m currently reading Circe by Madeline Miller. So good.
I’ve went on some hikes.
Went to the climbing gym with my brother.
So yeah. Not much else has changed. I’d like to think I’ve grown some—there’s always something to come to terms with, something to do differently. It’s sometimes exciting to be challenged in that way.
Most importantly, and as always, I am incredibly grateful. For friends, family, cats—you (the reader). And for all of the things I enjoy.
I’d love to hear what you’ve been up to.
Stuff soon. Peace.
Jake Gibson - Musician, Writer, and Hobbyist. 