Hello blockchain my old friend. Iâve come to talk to you again⊠Itâs been a bit tough for me to write lately (although Iâve been chipping away at other, larger posts.) itâs usually nothing a good breakfast, good company and a day out with fresh air canât reset.
Yesterday we decided to head into town, catch the early-ish bus and have breakfast at one of our go-t0 spots. No, I didnât get a photo this time but if youâve been following along, Iâm sure you know exactly what I went for. Vegetarian breakfast, 2 eggs, veggie sausage, hash-browns, beans and mushrooms. Straight up fuel. We knew weâd likely be doing about 10k steps during our time out and about so some fuel was needed!
we stumbled upon an e-charging station in town yesterday, we're working every day toward survival and vanlife <3
Itâs been a bit of a logistics week so far if Iâm honest. Which is possibly why that creative energy took a back seat. Iâve been in revision purgatory with a client all week and @teamhumble has been in hustle mode as well. BUT on the bright side, I was assigned a new title to record for the kidâs book publisher I do VO work for! I recorded two takes on Tuesday night when things in van-landia are DEAD quiet.
YesssâŠ.
If I can keep my energy up throughout the day to about 7 or 8 at night itâs absolutely perfect to record here. Two takes, straight through. In and out. Iâll spend the rest of the time today editing out mistakes, and placing 2 second spaces between page breaks, per the clientâs specifications, and weâre ready to deliver. Really love doing the VO work, and Iâve gotten some great feedback from these guys once I got the hang of the tone and speed they wanted for the kids.
So back to yesterday. It was a lovely morning, a little chilly, we took a long loop through the park around the outer edge of town and back in, stopped in a few shops just to look at the Christmas stuff. If Iâm being honest, we were definitely tempted by a few ridiculous sweaters. But, no matter what the retail marketers say, itâs still November. And thereâs still work to be done⊠so we abstained.
Christmas is certainly a time where I feel the shrewd practically-minded and utilitarian side of my brain in a tug of war with the âOooh! But-this-sweater has-blinky-lights!!!!â part of my brain.
I know full-well that there is no practical purpose for decorations, silly sweaters, and all of the extra-ness that comes with this time of year. And I know a bit of that feeling is my equal and opposite reaction to the barrage of Christmas-everything being shoved in your face the day after Halloween.
The pressure to deliver isnât just on Santa this time of year. It comes from seemingly every direction this time of year. I remember how stressed I used to get December time. Sorting presents, making foods, running all over creation to parties and gatherings. And the sad part is, I really love all those things.
I LOVE giving gifts, even for no reason. Itâs no secret that I love cooking for people I care about, and warm cozy gatherings with good folks and good drink? Iâm here for it. But that pressure of obligation, and of it never being âenoughâ always left me stressed, worn out and just wishing the whole thing was over.
This year Iâm thankful to be away from it all with @teamhumble. Iâm sure weâll do a little something, but weâll participate in Christmas on our own terms, in a way that works for us and doesnât trigger any of that stress.
If all Christmas is this year, is a bunch of movies in bed with Stilton and a cheap bottle of red, thatâs fine by me. Actually, that sounds perfectâŠ
Ooh!âŠand Hot Chocolate! Yessss!
Yesterday around 3pm we got back to van-landia, and our little workhorse of a heater, finally bit the dust. In fairness, we knew it was on itâs way out for a long time and thankfully, through the wonders of Amazon, we have another coming tomorrow. So weâre the Team-Humble-Bundle club last night and today with, layers, hats, blankets and soups.
With everything going on at the moment, the 30 day yoga challenge feels pretty daunting but Iâm going to give it my best. If youâve joined us in Discord this week- welcome! Iâm a bit behind on greeting everyone but make yourself at home and pop into # the-yoga-room for daily updates.
If youâve got no clue what Iâm talking about, this post should help clear things up! :) If youâre new to Yoga, this challenge is the perfect entry-point so I really encourage you to join us if you're interested.
Itâs been a tough few weeks since Steemfest, friends. Weâre both trying our best to hold things together and to not fall too far behind, but being pulled and pressured from so many logistics needing your attention all the time, takes itâs toll. Still we are here, still we are working, and doing the best we can.
I hope this Thursday is kind to you,
<3 Dayleeo
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