Shorter Post Today

For whatever reason I’ve been a little too burned out this week to sit down a write a long post about the things I usually write about. I’ll blame work and stress from doing taxes and the possibility of moving next month as the cause of said burnout. So here’s some random reflections I’ve had about the month of March. 

Reading goals

Largely fell behind this month thanks to extraneous pressure. What didn’t help is that I started another one of Brandon Sanderson’s MASSIVE fantasy novels too soon after finishing my last one. Seriously I needed to wait longer. I’m still planning a post in appreciation of Brandon Sanderson but I think I’m going to wait until after I finish the Stormlight archive. Meanwhile I’ve transitioned to reading some smaller books, a biography of Harvey Milk and the Swedish book A Man Called Ove. Oh and the Akira manga. (Those in the know will laugh when I call it “shorter.”)

Writing goals

Fallen behind. Long Story. Don’t ask. 

Movie watching goals

Early this month I started watching all the James Bond movies in order, I’m almost done with them and I’m thinking about writing a multi-part retrospective on the entire series. I’m not certain if I’d break it down by decade, by movies or by lead actors, but I’ll think of something. 

Personal Goals

All over the place this month. The week I disappeared and didn’t write anything I was at a convention making friends. Specifically I was at the Texas Bear Round Up, which for the uninitiated is a gathering of Bears (my gay social group) and the people who like Bears. I had some friends flying into town and it was lovely to see them all again. I had a lot of fun, made a lot of friends, and I’m doing well afterwards. Otherwise I’ve failed on some of my movement and exercise goals for this month. April will be better. 

Conclusion

So that’s where I’m at. I’m moving next month and I don’t know how closely I’ll be sticking to any posting schedule as a result. Hell I don’t know how well I’ll be sticking to a reading schedule. Like so much of life, it’s all up in the air right now. I’m doing well though. I hope you are too.