imarci: (Snoopy Write)
It was a very nice weekend. The weather had been perfection … then Mother Nature has to go and ruin the prospect of spring by bringing us snow tomorrow. Evil bish. Ugh.

Anywho…. On Friday a guildie helped me out and we got the last 3 levels I needed to hit 60 on the horde character, so that I could unlock the stupid Horde end of the new classes/mounts/achievements, etc. I’ll have to actually go and make the characters, just so I can unlock their mounts as well. I’m just glad I got Blacksmithing and Jewelcrafting out of the way.

Saturday I was working on the monk which has the last two professions I need to get the big (75 point) achievement; leatherworking and skinning. I’ve been having a lot of fun leveling her and am actually considering swapping mains in the next expansion to her… but I don’t know. I’ve been a Paladin for SO long. I know the rotation, it’s simple, etc. It’s my comfort, and we all know I never like to leave my comfort zone…. Ever.

Monk’s are a little trickier and procs can make a big difference in the rotation, which can make me anxious. There’s really only one proc for Paladins and they have like five spells total. Monk’s got a bit more. But they’re fun and different, so I dunno. I am definitely thinking about it, and I’ll see how things actually go in the next expansion for each class. Plus, they already have a ret paladin, and I really don’t want to feel like I’m stepping on people’s toes. I know they really want a ranged class… but I dunno. I’ve never been into ranged classes. I mean I guess I could level the lock too and just see how that goes. Gah.

Also, there’s a LOT of sexy mog for leather. I feel like there are a lot more for leather than there is for plate, so I dunno. She’s only level 48 and she’s already rockin’ a sexy mog… haha.

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So yeah. That’s weighing on me right now. But anyway… that’s far away and I have time to decide. Saturday I also got the last achievement for the Easter event meta. I swear, there needs to be more undead females. Took forever to get that last one!

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With this Meta done, I have TWO more to finish before I get the really big one “it’s been a long trip” or some crap like that. Though, I don’t know if I’ll ever get it. One of the achievements I need is to have my orphan out on BG’s and do things like capture the flag etc. I hate that shit. So… I may never get it. I just have no patience to battle people to capture a flag in a BG when capturing the flag is technically NOT the actual object (it’s holding towers). PLUS, everyone will be hunting that achievement, so it’s just a serious clusterfuck of bodies and annoying to everyone involved (especially the regular PvP players). Sigh. Blizzard makes shit so annoying sometimes. I wish they’d get rid of that one.

I also gave in and bought the Lightforged Warframe mount from the Army of the Light people’s. It’s a very nice looking mount, but it cost 500k gold, which put quite the dent in my character’s pocket, and now I feel like I have to always use it since it’s redonkulously expensive. NOT as expensive as the spider… but still. It is nice and glowy though … which I do like. These screenshots don’t really do it justice.

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Yesterday we went over to Nelson and Trisha’s house. They were celebrating their one year anniversary (can’t believe my baby brother has been married a year, geezus). They invited my brother Danny, Trisha’s parents, Trisha’s brother/family and my mom and I. We had some finger food and partook in eating the top layer of their wedding cake, which has been frozen for the past year (a tradition of ours). Surprisingly, it wasn’t awful. Hahah.

Then we all hung out, watch some television and chatted. I feel like I haven’t seen Ava (Trisha’s sis-in-law) in ages. She brought her babies, which aren’t babies anymore… seriously, WHERE does time go? The little one was JUST born but she’s already almost as tall as her big brother, and walking up a storm. It’s great but it just reminds me how fast time is going, and it’s just slipping away. Soon enough Trisha will be popping out a baby or two as well… I can’t wait to have nieces or nephews, but man … time is crazy to me.

We hung out there until almost 11PM. Watched my brother play a scary VR game, which wasn’t that scary and just very weird. I think the Batman VR one was a lot more fun (especially to watch). Got home a little after 11:30PM and decided I wanted to do a little writing. I know… SHOCKING. What’s even crazier? I got two full chapters written before I went to bed. Yeah. I’m nuts. Oh and kicker? I have a TITLE for it already too! I know… the world is legit ending right now.

I’m slowly working on this book today in-between work, but who knows if I’ll stick to it or what. Most likely I’ll give up again in a day or two… as per usual. I just feel like nothing I ever write is any good, but then others read it and they enjoy it. I don’t know WHY I am so damn hard on myself… I really don’t. Anyway … back to writing I go (and hope it continues).
imarci: (coffee leaves)
Had a pretty good weekend. On Friday I played way too much Warcraft, as usual, so nothing new there. Saturday my mother and I headed over to my brother Danny’s house to spend the Easter Weekend. We were having family over there on Sunday, so she wanted to get the house ‘in shape’ for guests. I worked on leveling my Horde Hunter, so  that I can get her to level 60 to boost.

I honestly cannot stand the new crap with leveling. It feels like it takes so much longer to clear a zone and leveling is so damn slow. I am nowhere near level 60 … before getting to level 60 would probably take a day … two max. Dungeons take forever and don’t give ‘more’ experience (which I would guess they would do so that you could level faster, but nope). I’m just frustrated. Hopefully I get her to 60 soon, then I can use the free boost on her and have a 110 horde (to unlock the races/looks/mounts and pets). I also decided to give this toon two professions I need for a meta achievement (Blacksmithing + Jewelcrafting). While I have alliance toons (slowly) working on these, I just want this achievement over with (I’m impatient that way). Plus with leveling as slow as it is these days, I probably won’t work on them for some time. Anyway, but boosting the toon, it will max those two professions (if she’s level 60). Sooo yeah. Gah.

Anyway, bro got home from work around 6pm, we had dinner (delicious lasagna) and then we watched some movies. I finally saw the third installment of the Mazerunner. It was seriously kick ass. I loved it. Lots of action, very emotional, and just constantly on the edge of my seat the whole film. Definitely worth it if you haven’t checked it out yet. I give it a 10/10.

Then we saw Priest again. I really enjoy that movie and it always rekindles my love for Paul Bettany. I really wish he did more films… he’s such a great actor.

Afterward, he went to bed and I continued my NCIS marathon. I finished seasons 12 this weekend and have started season 13 last night. Catching up slowly… thought I know Michael Weatherly leaves at the end of season 13, which makes me sad. He’s the glue to that team with his jokes… No one can replace him! Though, I said no one could replace Ziva, but I’ve been enjoying the Bishop character… but yeah. NO ONE can replace DiNozzo man … he’s the best. I also think season 15 is Abby’s last season sooooo this will definitely be the last one I watch I think. Still, 14-15 seasons of a show is pretty great.

Sunday I got up a little late (11am). I played a little Warcraft (still no level 60 toon!) … and then we had Easter dinner around 4:30pm. It was baked ham and rice with shrimp. It was super delicious. The photo doesn’t do it justice (as it was taken with my cell phone too).
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It was nice to hang out, chat and have some good laughs. After dinner and some dessert (mousse + brownies), we sat around and watched the new Jumanji film. I was surprised by how good it was. I had been putting off watching it, thinking it would be dumb, but it was absolutely hilarious. Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart need to do more movies together… they’re great. I laughed way too much, which is always a plus. I give it a 8/10. The guy who had to pretend to be a stuck up female teen btw, was the absolute best! I loved it.

Then, I let my bro play his video game since Trisha and Nelson left, and I went to finish off season 12 of NCIS.

So yeah, it was a nice/chill weekend.

Now that we’re only a month away from our graduation here at work, things have been busy/intense. Finalizing lists, getting things ordered for the day, confirming graduates, ordering diplomas … etc, etc. Once the graduation is over though, things will be dull as a doorknob around here, so it’s just getting through this next month.

Hopefully tonight I can hit level 50 on the horde character. She’s 42 right now (it’s so slow!!!!!!!!!!!!). I get wanting to make it so you could quest wherever you wanted (diversifying zones to level in), but this slow ass shit is driving me insane. LOL. Eighteen more levels …. I got this!

Quick news ... the itch to write has been getting stronger. I have some ideas in my head as usual, but I just need to actually write and stop slacking off. Ugh. Hopefully I can finish the draft for this book this week so I can start to write it. 

I think I need to find a moodtheme for this blog AND some more icons. Hmmm.

imarci: (books)
Back to work after four days off thanks to the flu … and I am thankful they have their once-a-month meeting this morning. Means I have the place to myself for the next two hours *stretch, purr*. It’s nice not to have to deal with ‘crazy’ for a few hours. I’m also beyond happy I am back to my normal hours. These weird ass ones were killing me. I have forgotten what it is like to leave work by 5pm… when the sun is still out!

So yeah. Four days out of commission. At least I was able to read a lot. I am eight or nine books ahead for my goal, which is good because I am sure there will hit a lull where I won’t read for a while. So far, it hasn’t hit and I’m glad. I do love reading. I’ve read some really great books and a few pretty crappy ones, but overall, most have been so good. I’ve even found myself a few new authors, so that’s always a plus. So yeah … It’s February 5th and I’ve already read 14 books. w00t!

I pre-ordered the next Warcraft expansion and made myself a Void Elf. She is so sexy.  SEE! (Pretty screenshots).
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I want to level her, but at the same time I have SO MUCH to still do on my main. I feel pulled in all sorts of directions and have no clue what to do so I end up sitting in Dalaran wasting time. Yeah. Issues. There are reps I need to farm (for lots of mounts), fishing I have to do for that damn BoA fishing rod, getting more gear on the Paladin …

THOUGH! I finally got my 4-piece tier gear on her. Freaking MONTHS with nothing, then the other night I did all the LFR wings with a couple of guildies and got THREE pieces (already had 2). It’s all or nothing, huh Blizz? Yeah. I was in shock. So she’s got her 4-piece and I think that shit has really helped. I did a couple of mythic dungeons and the deeps… so beautiful. I wish I could pull off those numbers in raids (which boggles my mind why I can’t—I don’t know if it’s because I get all nervous about the mechanics and make dumb mistakes… dunno).

So yeah. I want to do LOTS in WoW but working and being sick … really cut into it :P I can’t seem to focus on just ONE thing. It’s an awful trait of mine that I hate (why I have never published a book too). Oh … and I have to level a damn (debil) horde character so I can unlock the appearances, mount and achievements. Gah. I dislike horde greatly, but I made a goblin hunter, so let’s see if I level the thing. If not, I’ll waste my 110 boost on a toon ): Which I really DON’T want to waste it on. I’d rather use it toward one of my alliance characters, but I guess I’ll see.

See?! SO MUCH TO DO! AHHHHHHHHHHH and before I know it, the next expansion will be here. Ugh. Oh, and I need a panda because the damn turtle vendor has at least 10 maybe more mounts, but that rep is all but impossible to get now (even with a tabard, that shit only gives like 30 rep per boss—dunno WHY they fucked with it and made it that way. So annoying.. AND she’s a human so she get more rep, can’t imagine any other race). AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH *deep breath*

Anywho… Saw the Super Bowl last night at my brother’s. It was mostly family, but he invited over a few mutual friends so it was a nice, small, intimate group of us. I really didn’t want to go, but he would have killed me, haha. I ended up enjoying the game more than I imagined. It was a pretty edge-of-the-seat game and the commercials this year were on POINT. Last year’s suckkkkked. I think only Doritos had good ones. This year Bud Light, Doritos, Mountain Dew and TIDE (Tide won this year) … were all hilarious. Oh and the Amazon Alexa one was pretty damn good too. But yeah … I am glad the Eagles won… knocked those Patriots down a peg.

We had some great food, lots of laughs and beer. It was a good time and I’m glad I was ‘forced’ to go (though I still would rather have stayed home playing WoW :P).

I’m just so glad I am not feeling like I’m on death’s bed anymore, had a pretty good weekend and have a full night of WoW to look forward to! Bwahaha.
imarci: (winter)
So … the break. A week and a half off of work. It was fantastic and way too quick! I wish I had taken off a little more, but eh … too much time off is actually bad for me. I become way too idle (and FAT). I ate so damn much those ten-ish days. Ugh. So yeah … I definitely did nothing but eat, sit around and video game. It was … amazeballs. :D

Christmas eve, Nelson and Trisha showed up around 10PM. We opened gifts, had some wine, watched Christmas Vacation on the tube and just had some good laughs and chatter while we opened gifts. I got a lot of the stuff on my wish list but no new gaming PC :D I did get one part for it, though. So yay! I think Im going to buy all the parts I need this week and hopefully my brother can build it next week. It’s been a really long time since I’ve used a desktop at home. Will be interesting. Then, I can just leave my gaming laptop at Danny’s house.

On New Year’s Eve, Mike threw a party but since my momma didn’t want to go and I didn’t want her to stay alone, I took one for the team and stayed home with her. It was actually perfect because I really didn’t want ‘party all night’. I did a quick drive by his house, hung out for about an hour and came back to Danny’s around 9:30PM. I watched some television with her, played a little Warcraft, and then she and I drank some wine as the New Year rang in. I stayed up watching NCIS until 4ish am.

I really have missed that show. I stopped watching it completely (even the re-runs) when Ziva left, but I started it from season 1 last week and I am remembering how much I loved this show. I am going to just watch up until Ziva leaves and repeat. Now that Michael Weatherly isn’t even on it anymore either, I am just not interested in the newer seasons, but the first 11 are great (with Ziva and Kate).

Anywho. In other news … Guess who is pregnant?! Right … you can’t. Anyway … Diane! She told us the happy news on Christmas day. Yesterday, they had the ‘gender’ reveal party. It was a small family thing, and quite lovely. They’re having a BOY, which made both of them VERY happy (and us too). My uncle (baby-to-come)’s grandpa… cried. It was so adorable. So they have that wonderful moment in their life happening in 2018, so it shall be a great year for them! I’m very happy for their growing family <3

Other than that, the break was relatively relaxing. I played a lot of Warcraft (of course). I managed to get quite a few achievements done that I really wanted (for mounts). So, I am very happy about that. I need one more tonight and I will get me another mount. It will depend on how tired I am though. As the first day back to work today, I may just want to lie in bed and zone out to television … but if I’m up for it, I’ll hop on and get the last achievement for the Pandarian raid mount. I still have to get over the laziness and work on the Pandaria reputations because there’s about 15 – 20 mounts right there. Maybe I’ll work on those starting next week.

Now that the holidays are over, a lot of the regulars are going to start coming back. I’ve gotten really used to the small group so when the influx of returners come back, I’ll feel mad awkward again. Ugh.

Anyway. I have some things to get done. Write later!
imarci: (coffee leaves)

It's been over a month since my last post... wow. Not really surprised though. I've worked on the below post for a number of days but kept putting it off.... but here it is.

I don’t know why my desk is always the hub of conversation. One of my biggest pet peeves is when people just idle around in my personal bubble at work and have full blown conversations with others (myself not included), when every single ONE of these a-holes has an office! I would NEVER, in a million years, step into someone’s office with someone else and just start up a conversation and stand there in their space talking about shit not even work-related.

The lack of respect is absolutely mind-blowing. I really wish people would realize what royal assholes they are, and it makes me blind with rage sometimes (especially if I am already feeling prickly).

I literally just had one co-worker standing right behind me in my small space to chat with two others over the counter of my cubicle for a solid fifteen minutes while I tried to work! This is the shit that drives me bonkers. I wasn’t even in the conversation and she just stood there with these two chatting away all up in my space … WTF is wrong with people? Why do they see any of that as acceptable, but to me I would NEVER do it? Am I the crazy one? I really don’t feel like I am but this crap makes me bonkers and I hate feeling this way almost all the time.

Other than that feeling of rage coursing through my veins right now … life is relatively okay.

The cruise I went on with my friends the first week of November (omg can’t believe it’s already been 1 whole month!) … was wonderful. I had so much fun and I am in shock that we didn’t drive each other insane or fight or come back wanting to murder each other. We actually had a lot of fun together and a great time. The weather in the Caribbean and in Florida was perfection. Last time we went it wasn’t so great (rained in FL and was way too hot/couldn’t breathe in Bahamas). This time, each stop was beautiful.

Here are all the photos that I took from that week. Normally I would have taken a crapload, but I didn't want to be that person that held everyone up. So this is not as extensive as my normal travel shots. Ha!

In Florida we hung out on Cocoa Beach for most of the day and then had a late lunch at one of the local spots right off of it. On the private island we’d gotten a cabana and it was so worth the 500$ that it cost. It had an epic view of the ocean and ship, provided comfortable seating arrangement and was close to the ocean to swim and run back. They delivered food to it and the personal drink servers was like we were millionaires (none of us are even remotely close). It was such a relaxing day, reading, enjoying the breeze, ocean and friends.

Our final stop was Nassau, Bahamas. We got a package to go to Atlantis (their resort there) and it was worth every penny. We got another cabana there near one of the many beautifully built pools and spent the whole day going on water slides, a lazy river (which was far from lazy and I didn’t like the rapids much lol), and drinking strong drinks by the poolside. It was utterly fantastic. Everyone agreed they would do a trip just to the resort for a week if the chance ever arose. Also, the Mayan theme architecture was very well done and I really did love it.

The time we spent on the boat was great until the last two nights. The boat rocked so bad on the way back to NYC that I felt like it was gonna tip over sometimes. Which is interesting because we went the same week two years ago and it only rocked a little on the way to Florida.

Other news...

I reached my second reading goal a few nights ago. My first was 30 books, which I hit around two months ago, and so I increased it to 50. I was going to increase it again, but since it’s already December, I don’t want to push my luck (though I have been a reading machine). Whatever ends up being over, is over the 50.

I added a bunch of new books to my wishlist since I am quickly making my way through my kindle selection since 2014 (when I last read more than 2-3 books). I bought a LOT back then, but I’m burning through it and only have about 80 left (yes, only). I have a bunch of series’ I want to catch up on, but I am hoping to find some new ones once I’m done reading the older books.

My writing has faltered. I don’t know why I get like this. It’s bugging me to all hell too because I have actually been enjoying what I’ve been working on, and really like the story idea. I am letting fear hold me back… again. If I wait too long to continue, I know what will happen. I will lose my connection to the characters, and when I do grow some proverbial balls again, I won’t be able to come back and reconnect with them and will have to start something totally new (again). This is my pattern. I have started SO MANY books (sitting around everywhere) … they all stop somewhere between chapter eighteen and thirty. Sigh.

I wish I wasn’t such a weak ass bitch and would just do this. It’s killing me too because I want to write, but I haven’t been doing it. Man, I have so many freaking ISSUES.

Now that it's December, busy trying to get wishlists together and shopping for people. I'm glad we put a limit this year. I'm not really in the spirit (with dad passing a short while ago I havent really been in the mood to 'celebrate' without him). I know I should get more in the spirit because he loved Christmas and I should continue to enjoy the things he did, but it's so hard during this time of year. 

So ... yeah. My brothers, sister in law and mom set a limit to 100$ for each of us and then Diane and I did $50 and my friends and I have done $25. Which is a little less stressful. Thankfully most have sent me lists this year, so that's a huge help too (instead of trying to come up with ideas for people who have EVERYTHING).  I am hoping to be done shopping by the weekend *fingers crosssed*. 

Anywho. I'm working on some resolutions for the new year (one being to write more here!), so I am sure I'll be back. 
 

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