Jan 15 - 'Dream Job?' for ![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
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Basically, there's stuff moving around at work that might give me some development/work diversity opportunities. It's a natural flow from one to the other, but I don't know that I can really grapple with it/attempt to take on said new responsibilities right now. (Surgery + recovery, etc.) Still, it's nice to have an area that I could stand up and go "Yo, this needs doing and I have the skills, maybe let's have me move into this role."
In other news, my FMLA paperwork adventure (can I ever have a clam one of these?) continues apace. Luckily, my HR people know what's up and my surgery is super straight forward, and it's been flagged with them as a "I am waiting for paperwork, sorry it is late, here is why it's kind of late" and a priority for rubber stamping. Basically, everyone who's ever worked with me for more than a month knows and realizes I'm painfully meticulous with rule following and a huge goody two-shoes. Still, paperwork stresses me the fuck out.
I have, however, gotten most stuff in order. I need to buy a few small things and pack my bag, but I've organized the hotel stay (close to the hospital and less stress overall for transit to/from, post-op), pre-paid some bills, and printed out all my instructions.
I've also been cleared by my doctor for surgery. Which, there was a minorly hilarious mix-up with my lab work. I went to get it done last Saturday, but there was a mix up on what type of labs I needed (I needed pre-op non-fasting labs, they assumed I needed my fasting labs done), so when I walked into my appt yesterday, my doc was freaking out re: my results. Mind, I'd had breakfast the morning of the lab tests (Non! FASTING!), but when I noted that, the doc basically went "Oh, thank god. Also, great labs for having eaten an hour before!" *confetti emoji*
But! All my paperwork has been submitted! Now I just need to wait for approval. Fingers crossed, y'all.
In other news, my FMLA paperwork adventure (can I ever have a clam one of these?) continues apace. Luckily, my HR people know what's up and my surgery is super straight forward, and it's been flagged with them as a "I am waiting for paperwork, sorry it is late, here is why it's kind of late" and a priority for rubber stamping. Basically, everyone who's ever worked with me for more than a month knows and realizes I'm painfully meticulous with rule following and a huge goody two-shoes. Still, paperwork stresses me the fuck out.
I have, however, gotten most stuff in order. I need to buy a few small things and pack my bag, but I've organized the hotel stay (close to the hospital and less stress overall for transit to/from, post-op), pre-paid some bills, and printed out all my instructions.
I've also been cleared by my doctor for surgery. Which, there was a minorly hilarious mix-up with my lab work. I went to get it done last Saturday, but there was a mix up on what type of labs I needed (I needed pre-op non-fasting labs, they assumed I needed my fasting labs done), so when I walked into my appt yesterday, my doc was freaking out re: my results. Mind, I'd had breakfast the morning of the lab tests (Non! FASTING!), but when I noted that, the doc basically went "Oh, thank god. Also, great labs for having eaten an hour before!" *confetti emoji*
But! All my paperwork has been submitted! Now I just need to wait for approval. Fingers crossed, y'all.
For pretty much all video games (at least TTRPGs), I typically have a minimum of three playthroughs going at any time. Baldur's Gate 3 is no exception and, while I'm trying to stay in the habit of playing at least a few times a week, I'm alternating between the playthroughs that I'm focusing on.
The main reason for the multiple playthroughs is that it helps keep me from burning out if I have several different characters who are doing different things at different points in the game. If I'm not in the mood for one particular character's story or the particular part of the plot they're dealing with, I can always switch to another.
On that note? Meet Apophis, my embrace Dark Urge.
I've got to admit, I usually stick with the more good-leaning playthroughs, but it's kinda fun to let loose with the occasional evil one. The playthrough as a whole moves a lot faster than it does when you're playing a good aligned character (and are a completionist like me) since a lot of the various side plots and such start being cut off the later you get in the game, because the characters involved are all dead. And there's some interesting cut scenes and such here and there that you'd otherwise miss, as they're only available when you're taking the evil route.
Major potential spoilers for most of the game, including discussion of some definitely evil actions.
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The main reason for the multiple playthroughs is that it helps keep me from burning out if I have several different characters who are doing different things at different points in the game. If I'm not in the mood for one particular character's story or the particular part of the plot they're dealing with, I can always switch to another.
On that note? Meet Apophis, my embrace Dark Urge.
I've got to admit, I usually stick with the more good-leaning playthroughs, but it's kinda fun to let loose with the occasional evil one. The playthrough as a whole moves a lot faster than it does when you're playing a good aligned character (and are a completionist like me) since a lot of the various side plots and such start being cut off the later you get in the game, because the characters involved are all dead. And there's some interesting cut scenes and such here and there that you'd otherwise miss, as they're only available when you're taking the evil route.
Major potential spoilers for most of the game, including discussion of some definitely evil actions.
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(aurumcalendula Jan. 13th, 2026 11:57 pm)
aurumcalendula Jan. 13th, 2026 11:57 pm)Jan 13 - 'What have you read lately that has stuck with you, either for good reasons or for bad reasons?' for serrico
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Two days of work down, three days to go. Let's see if I can make it through them. Preferably without strangling any coworkers. 🙃
Overall, it's going to be a busy week. I have D&D tomorrow night, as usual, but my Friday game is also supposed to start back this week after three months of not playing. I'm sure that's going to be very chaotic as everyone tries to remember how to play their characters, both mechanically and personality-wise. Especially since we kinda left off on a cliffhanger thanks to my cleric succeeding on a Divine Intervention.
In addition to that, Critical Role starts back this week after several weeks off. And I still haven't watched the last episode of 2025, because I knew it was going to be entirely combat-based. So, uh, I should probably try to do that during work tomorrow or Thursday if I want to be able to try to watch live on Thursday night.
On the fannish side of things, the first quarter of this year is surprisingly exchange-filled for me, mostly because there's a bunch of new Dragon Age exchanges cropping up that are run by people that I know. In the past, the late autumn and early winter has been the busy season, but several of those have died off the last few years (you're very missed,![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
femslashex) so that time of the year isn't nearly as exchange heavy as it used to be for me.
Holly Poly (multifandom poly relationships) and The Platonic Ideal (Dragon Age platonic relationships) both already have assignments out, the Crow Contracts Exchange (Dragon Age Crows focused) is in the middle of nominations, Spectre Requisitions (Mass Effect rare relationships) starts nominations later this week, Pride's Solace (Dragon Age Solas focused) starts nominations later this month, and Gaatlock & Lyrium (Dragon Age dwarves and qunari focused) is supposed to be sometime in the spring.
In addition to all that, I'm trying my best to set aside at least a little time most days to play video games. It's easier to find the time some days than others, but I'm doing my best. I've learned from past experience that it's healthier for me overall to, you know, set aside some time to actually do things that I enjoy. So I'm giving it a whirl at least. Right now, I'm mainly focusing on Baldur's Gate 3, but Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a free update in the next day or so which may see me playing a bit more of it for a while.
Speaking of health, the less said about my sleep schedule lately the better. It's very much its usual chaotic self, which is about as fun as it sounds.
Overall, it's going to be a busy week. I have D&D tomorrow night, as usual, but my Friday game is also supposed to start back this week after three months of not playing. I'm sure that's going to be very chaotic as everyone tries to remember how to play their characters, both mechanically and personality-wise. Especially since we kinda left off on a cliffhanger thanks to my cleric succeeding on a Divine Intervention.
In addition to that, Critical Role starts back this week after several weeks off. And I still haven't watched the last episode of 2025, because I knew it was going to be entirely combat-based. So, uh, I should probably try to do that during work tomorrow or Thursday if I want to be able to try to watch live on Thursday night.
On the fannish side of things, the first quarter of this year is surprisingly exchange-filled for me, mostly because there's a bunch of new Dragon Age exchanges cropping up that are run by people that I know. In the past, the late autumn and early winter has been the busy season, but several of those have died off the last few years (you're very missed,
femslashex) so that time of the year isn't nearly as exchange heavy as it used to be for me.Holly Poly (multifandom poly relationships) and The Platonic Ideal (Dragon Age platonic relationships) both already have assignments out, the Crow Contracts Exchange (Dragon Age Crows focused) is in the middle of nominations, Spectre Requisitions (Mass Effect rare relationships) starts nominations later this week, Pride's Solace (Dragon Age Solas focused) starts nominations later this month, and Gaatlock & Lyrium (Dragon Age dwarves and qunari focused) is supposed to be sometime in the spring.
In addition to all that, I'm trying my best to set aside at least a little time most days to play video games. It's easier to find the time some days than others, but I'm doing my best. I've learned from past experience that it's healthier for me overall to, you know, set aside some time to actually do things that I enjoy. So I'm giving it a whirl at least. Right now, I'm mainly focusing on Baldur's Gate 3, but Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a free update in the next day or so which may see me playing a bit more of it for a while.
Speaking of health, the less said about my sleep schedule lately the better. It's very much its usual chaotic self, which is about as fun as it sounds.
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Uuugh, paperwork.
I have had the most stressful and most relieving day of my last five years. So, yay good news, yay bad news.
In other news, moving money around is frustratingly adult and I hate it, thanks.
I crave a walk in nature.
I have had the most stressful and most relieving day of my last five years. So, yay good news, yay bad news.
In other news, moving money around is frustratingly adult and I hate it, thanks.
I crave a walk in nature.
I wish news stories would consistently include the name and number associated with legislation when talking about how [x] has been blocked or voted on.
So, I've written some drabbles. They are original fiction, for an urban fantasy setting. (And yes, I'm still writing more of them.)
I'd love it if you friendly people could have a read…
( five drabbles )
I'd love it if you friendly people could have a read…
( five drabbles )
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Proof of where my brain is currently; I was reading a thing and it started with a sentence reading "Dale and Sarah..." but my brain read that as "dah-leh" because I forgot "Dale" is a name and not "go ahead" in Spanish.
On the up side, I had delicious grilled food last night at a local Mexican place. I brought the leftovers for lunch today and am cheerfully looking forward to that.
I am also doing the prep-work for my surgery next week. Had a mild panic about not having the FMLA paperwork done, but got that turned in to the DR for filling out and the other bit to HR, just awaiting the medical certification. Given that it is ME who is having surgery and it's a short recovery, it should go through pretty quickly.
I also got an estimate for the surgery and fuck me. No out of pocket because every medical professional who's looked at the situation has gone "...off to surgery for you!" But fuuuuuuuuuuuck.
On the up side, I had delicious grilled food last night at a local Mexican place. I brought the leftovers for lunch today and am cheerfully looking forward to that.
I am also doing the prep-work for my surgery next week. Had a mild panic about not having the FMLA paperwork done, but got that turned in to the DR for filling out and the other bit to HR, just awaiting the medical certification. Given that it is ME who is having surgery and it's a short recovery, it should go through pretty quickly.
I also got an estimate for the surgery and fuck me. No out of pocket because every medical professional who's looked at the situation has gone "...off to surgery for you!" But fuuuuuuuuuuuck.
Ages ago, I said that I was going to start making posts about my various OCs in video game playthroughs since I mainly play TTRPGs. And then, you know, I never actually did it. So, since I actually managed to spend most of yesterday and today playing Baldur's Gate 3, let's talk about the playthrough that I focused on. Minor spoilers for early Act 3 and a few very, very broad ones for Acts 1-2.
Meet Taviana.
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Meet Taviana.
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(aurumcalendula Jan. 10th, 2026 06:17 pm)
aurumcalendula Jan. 10th, 2026 06:17 pm)Jan 10 - 'I think my main problem with Section 31 was that what was clearly intended as the first season of a show, plot wise, was hacked together to make the plot of a movie. Provided you'd knew in advance there would be only room for a Georgiou movie, and bearing real life restrictions in mind (i.e. guest stars from other Trek shows can only appear as they are today or have to be recast), what should a mirror Georgiou centric movie have been about?' for selenak
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Okay, I'm going to spend all day tomorrow playing video games if it kills me. My plans to set aside time for gaming over the holiday break never actually happened, and with everything going on in the world right now it will do me good to just get offline for a day and spend it wandering Faerûn or Thedas or the Andromeda galaxy.
I'm not sure yet which game I'll focus on, but it's definitely going to be Baldur's Gate 3, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, or Mass Effect: Andromeda because I have ongoing playthroughs in all of them that have been gathering dust for too long.
I'm not sure yet which game I'll focus on, but it's definitely going to be Baldur's Gate 3, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, or Mass Effect: Andromeda because I have ongoing playthroughs in all of them that have been gathering dust for too long.
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