July and August Round Up and the months to come

On 08/31/2017 at 10:47 AM by FAF101

Man life does get busy sometimes! Sorry for not replying to comments from my June blog - it's been awhile since I have had time to just sit down and breathe.

July was a little bit of a crazy month with running around and just dealing with life and getting the streaming schedule set and just navigating my way through that. I did finally complete Suikoden 2 for the first time! I was very excited about that and then I started up Suikoden 3 in August. July wrapped up with August coming around the corner and being just as crazy and stressful.

During July not only did I play Suikoden 2 I also played Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild on my boyfriend's Switch. I am hooked on the game and I need to get back into it. I only need one more Guardian under my control but right now I have been on a shrine completion quest followed by a side question completion quest haha. Right now though I had to wait because of the release of the Rabbids and Mario Kingdom game that he is currently playing so we'll see! Until then I am occupying myself with other games.

August started off great, I got some time to myself and do what I wanted to do and just chill. Last week I went on vacation to Washington D.C with my boyfriend and his family. It was the most dysfunctional group vacation ever. I was mainly stressed out most of the time and came home more tired not just from all the walking but also just that I live with his family and I have to continue to see them after the vacation. They are great people do not get me wrong, I do love them. I just need a tiny break away from them just to mentally recharge. With today being the last day of August I am happy to get September under way but at the same time, I am just ready for it to be 2018 already.

In August I have been playing a few games besides Suikoden 3 (which I am getting rather far in only 3 more chapters to complete for the characters before I get to Chapter 4!). I have started up Metro 2033 Redux, You Must Build a Boat, Beholder, and Distrust (all on Steam). Just to help keep me occupied since as I stated above the boyfriend is hogging the Switch haha. Cannot wait to get my own this holiday season!

As I previously stated as well September I cannot wait to begin but I can wait at the same time. I have a bridal shower coming up that I am in the wedding party for and then October is the bachelorette party and the wedding. This wedding I am in is just....ugh. The groom is a groomzilla and the bride for once is actually not! It's a very big mess of a wedding and I just cannot wait for it to be over with. Thankfully I am not the maid of honor but I live with her (boyfriend's sister) so it's just been stressful from that aspect. November and December are going to be much calmer but in order to help get myself through the next couple of months, I decided to join a gym! I figured if I can get out of this house as much as possible the better. Now I know I am complaining a lot about living here with my boyfriends family - I reiterate that I love them as people but I cannot live with them much longer. Thankfully 2018 I am moving out and I just need to find a way to keep my stress and sanity and that is getting out of the house as much as possible. I am very thankful though for I would have never gotten the courage to sign up for a gym if I never lived with them. So it has pros and cons to the situation; just like any situation. I think this gym though will be extremely good for me - just looking at the website and testimonials, along with speaking to the staff it feels like they do actually care and want to help you achieve your fitness goals. They also help you customize a workout routine styled for you and your needs in case you have injuries. I am looking forward to going in for my assessment in September.

I am also looking forward to getting my hair recolored! I am going even brighter than before and I can't wait! That happens in October.

I am also excited for December as I may get to go out to Kansas City for work. So that will be a fun adventure to go on if they allow me to work on the project.

So that's about it, nothing else much going on gaming or life wise. Still streaming on my channel and the other channel RetroRPGRevival, trying to keep my sanity in check and keep stress-free until 2018 (fingers crossed).

transmet2033

08/31/2017 at 11:05 AM

I cannot believe how crazy this year has been.

KnightDriver

09/01/2017 at 12:31 AM

Same here.

FAF101

09/07/2017 at 03:42 PM

Yeah it's been a super crazy one >_<

All I can do is just keep taking it one day at a time and push through each obstacle as it arises.

goaztecs

08/31/2017 at 01:33 PM

Gym time is always a fun getaway to just lose yourself in whatever physical activity your doing and whatever is playing in your earbuds. Speaking of I need to hit the gym.

Super Step Contributing Writer

08/31/2017 at 05:09 PM

Me too.

09/07/2017 at 03:43 PM

Yeah, I am hoping it helps. I am going to do a trial there for 15 days to see if I actually like it. So we'll find out soon enough!

Matt Snee Staff Writer

08/31/2017 at 06:11 PM

groomzilla? my god!

Yeah, family vacations can be a little stressful. It's important to have a zen like attitude and not care too much, but at the same time maintain your boundaries. Tough stuff.

09/07/2017 at 03:49 PM

Yes a groomzilla! I never knew they existed but they do! Just can't wait for the wedding to be done with for a lot of people's sanity haha.

Yeah family vacations are tough - I really tried to have a zen attitude haha just sometimes hard with his family when they don't know how to take it easy and everything needs to be scheduled and they look at me weird when I say well sorry I'm going to go a different pace. They don't understand it and it frustrates me that they do not understand I work differently than they do sometimes.

09/01/2017 at 12:33 AM

Drop Pixlbit a link next time you stream. I may be on at the right time and I can zip over and watch it.

09/07/2017 at 03:51 PM

Okay! I'll have to do that!

You can always follow me on my channel too: www.twitch.tv/defectivemid

I usually stream Mon, Wed 7:30/8pm - 10:30pm, Friday, Saturday 7:30/8pm - 12:30am, Sunday from 7:30/8pm - 10:30pm

I have a link to my schedule on my channel too - it does change from time to time

09/07/2017 at 09:16 PM

Those weekday times may work for me.

Blake Turner Staff Writer

09/01/2017 at 11:14 AM

Firstly, never feel bad for not being able to post, reply to comments, or even get around to reading any of our blogs. God knows I've been awful at it, and when you're stressed out sometimes the last thing you want to do is put the effort into talking to people. We all understand, so never feel bad about that.

It's awesome that you finished Suikoden II. It's on my Vita but I've only played the first little bit so far because I'm currently playing World of Final Fantasy on it. Seems like a great game, I love the political and moral ambiguity, and I love the idea of collecting character pokemon style.

Enjoy Metro 2033 Redux. It's one of the rare games I gave a 10/10 to when I was reviewing games at plus10damage, and is honestly one of my all time favourite FPS games. If you enjoy it and haven't played Stalker, give the lost alpha mod a download. It's a full free version of the game with a lot of changes, some much better, some much worse, but it will give you an idea of what that series is like.

I unfortunately could very much be a groomzilla, which is partly why I'll probably never get married haha. It sucks you have to deal with one though, but also somewhat cool to see a gender reversal there!

Unfortunately my partner and I were in a similar situation to you not so long ago. She ended up needing to leave home for reasons I won't specify, but soon after she moved in with me I had to leave my apartment and move back in with my grandparents and two brothers. As a couple, it is vitally important to have some space of your own, no matter how awesome the people surrounding you can be, and moving out will hopefully be a much needed relief for the two of you.

Anyway, great hearing from you again, we hope to see more of you soon. As Knightdriver said, please let us know if you're streaming, I'd love to tune in.

09/07/2017 at 04:14 PM

No longer feeling bad about it =)

I still need to get World of Final Fantasy! It looks like a great game from what I have seen! But the Suikoden series is amazing I am closing in on the finish for Suikoden 3 for this month and very excited to get that one checked off the list next!

So far I am really enjoying Metro 2033 - I have just gotten to the part with Burbon in tow to the Bandit city. It's a slow playthrough haha but I am still enjoying it! Planning to play more this weekend! I'll have to check Stalker out as well then especially if they are anything like each other.

I agree it is interesting to see the gender reversal, haha but it's been taking a toll on everyone. Only about a month and 20 more days left!

Yeah - it's been hard to get space to ourselves because I swear it's like something triggers in his family haha every time we are trying to talk about something serious someone comes downstairs for whatever reason. Also, the laundry is downstairs as well so it's not like we can really have our own space. We started looking at houses to rent though for next year since that'll probably be the quickest way out and then probably look into buying for the year after.

I posted my channel link above in his comment along with my normal schedule but I will deffinitly post when I go live!

PixlBit