Sanctuary

Last night I hosted a dinner party for some friends to thank them for being there for me when I needed them during my illness. I also had those people Alpha Test the LARP I've been creating. I know the combat system needs work, so I made a little mod formulated around the desert. They basically had to make the fastest prettiest sundae and use the most powers. They seemed to have a lot of fun doing it, and I got some invaluable feedback on how to improve the combat system. Chris took the whole container of ice cream and humorously put whipped cream and chocolate over it. It was actually my favorite, but he didn't win because of an unrelated disqualification. 

The system uses cards as representation of physical combat. My feedback was I need to make clearer calls and streamline 2 on 1 combat structure. once I hammer that out I'll have an afternoon event where we do a more in depth combat It will probably involve more people too. I'm thinking a game where it's a 4 on 4 with a diplomatic objective. Once the objective is reached the event ends and we do the same thing we did this time. We'll drink and chat around the fire pit I accidentally/drunk bought from amazon for $160...

I have photographic evidence the mod was a success!

Gym and schedule

I went to the Gym yesterday. I was really excited to wear my new work out shirt. I need to wash it so I have it on Friday too. But I started using the cycle and the couch to 5k app. I'll start working out my arms on Friday. I'll be going on Monday, Wednesday and Friday's with Katie, Chris, and Joe. My goal is to get healthy.

I have a new deal, and therefore I have a new desk layout. 

The top paper is my goals sheet for the next 20 years. It includes workable steps of 1, 5, 10, and 20 years as well as 10 years in the past. It has goals for 13 categories including spiritual, appearance, and financial goals. 

This is my schedule (barring any parties or events) for my week. It has in there my gym time, Shadowrunning, Chores, Gardening, and lots of writing...

These are the papers near my alter. A reminder of what makes me smile (So that I can only live my life for things that make me happy, and not fill my life with things that don't.)

I then have my goals for 2016. They're pretty self explanatory and big overarching goals. The stuff I do everyday is supposed to get me closer to one of these goals.

Busy

I've been very busy purging and cleaning. I've been trying to get rid of things I don't use and don't hold value. I mean, I've been trying to do this anyway, but Joe expressed an interest in minimalism on our valentines date. I'm not fluent in minimalism, but I like the aesthetic. Mostly I like how easy it is to keep clean. So I need to start getting rid of more stuff...which is great! Now I have extra reason!

I finally finished the cat's play house today. I've been waiting for staples for the staple gun to come in to staple the carpet onto the house.

Valentine's and my birthday went well...well not the birthday itself. I had alcohol poisoning from the night before, and the whole day was aweful...except that I got gardening stuff from Joe for my birthday. That was the 12th. The 13th my family came out and I ate so many good foods!!! The 14th we had bagles and cream cheese, we pulled the mattress into the living room and relaxed. All day we just relaxed.

Today I spent a lot of time on my garden not in my garden...on my garden. I looked through my books and looked up sewing, nurturing, harvesting, and uses of all the plants I have seeds for. I also talked with another friend and come April or May, we're going to swap seeds. And Jess will be coming over later this week to choose seeds (and maybe treat me to some of her own so I can have a Jess plant like I have Katie plants)

I'm also making Jess a prayer necklace, and I'm getting my friend Isaac to make me a painting!

I'm trying to get someone to take me to the gym. I want to start going to the gym, but no one is interested so it seems. I'll get there one day. Joe wants to start going. Other friends are currently going...I just need them to take me. The new pills I'm taking will make me fatter. I'm already fat so I need to exercise. There's too much snow to wheel around outside!

Cosmetics

I've never been a fan of plastic surgery until now...my breasts are sagging, my teeth are crooked, I'm blind and I have ingrown hairs all over my legs.

So my vanity demands that I get these procedures done.

Invisalign $5000

Breast reduction $7000

LASIK $5000

Legs Laser hair removal $3000

So starting at 35 or 40 in going to get some procedures done to feel better about myself. Also the lasik and breast reduction will save me money with prescriptions, healthcare, and supplies: Bras and contacts. So in the long run they'll save me money.

I think this will take priority to peircing a and tattoos after I get my first tattoo and redo my second hole.