Death Standing Around

Wrote a list of lil' job to do yesterday and systematically ticked them off first thing today. I'm heading to London over the weekend to help my old housemate from uni to make a short film, really stoked to go see him and help him make a project a reality. Otherwise, I've just been clearing the runway for a dedicated gaming day tomorrow, one of the most anticipated games of the last few years, Death Stranding comes out tomorrow so I'll be queuing up on the high-street to get my hands on a copy. I've done a total media blackout for this game recently just so my experiences will feel just a little more personal. I'm so pumped for it I even wrote an article a while back explaining why this game's release is important to so many people.

Double Sick

Ran home after work to not only write up a time-sensitve news article forbSick Critic, but also to look after a sick girlfriend. Rebecca took the day off work to swan about the house and watch crap TV, and she expected me to feel sorry for her.

In reality I gave her plenty of sympathy and soup so she'd get back on her feet, plus it was nice to spend some time with her after my shift ended in the early afternoon. I also finally got to enjoy the fruits of my labour now that a online sketch show I was a Runner on back in April is finally airing on YouTube. I shan't be posting a link here because they are rather naughty, but if you head to YouTube and type in 'Comedy Central Waiting' you'll be graced with some giggle-worthy videos.

Bright Bonfire

Remember, remember the 5th if November, most years I actually forget to do anything on Bonfire Night but this year we took the initiative and join in with a big old fireworks party. This one happened to be on the park next to us and a much bigger community event than I was anticipating. Hundreds of people came to see a big fire being lit and to watch the backyard displays of several nearby firework displays, by the end of the night thebair was thick with that smokey smell that you only get this time of year and it made me feel like a kid again.

Snakes And Lattes, The Final Poster

Committed myself to a day of writing at the Wildseed offices and ended up making some real headway. I almost have the entire downstairs section to myself now which is great, no distractions while I work is lovely, and I was close enough to town to pop into the high-street during my lunch break to pre-order a new game. I also got in touch with Lincoln, my old uni housemate about being a sound recording for us upcoming short film - very much looking forward to working with him again to make a little film.

Just about finished designing the poster for the cafe's upcoming board game night too, this is the version they were happiest with anyhow. It's not great work of art but I'm happy enough with it.

Good Pud

Today was the dictionary definition of a Lazy Sunday. I felt like I had enough time this evening to confidently make a batch of Yorkshire pudding to go with our roast dinner, for the second time I've ever made them, they came out incredibly well. We even had one leftover so I treated it like a mini Dutch Baby and dusted some icing sugar on it for a dessert. For better and for worse, it just tasted like a Yorkshire Pudding with some icing sugar on it.

Internally did a bit of week planning today too, I'm heading to Wildseed to crack on with some bits and bobs first thing tomorrow. Excited to get back behind a desk and blitz through some writing to hit my deadline.

Merry Making Board Games

Trained the new starter at work today on how to do a handful of odd jobs around the cafe and after chatting to him for a bit I felt like we'd become fast work friends. The rain and the rugby ensured today was a busy one so I felt relived once my shift was over, I stumbled back home in a soggy heap and got myself ready for a night of entertaining a few guests and playing some more board games. I cracked out some red wine, some whiskey and even some mead as we enjoyed each-other's company and cursed each-other's tactics during game time. I made notes of all the games we played tonight so I can hopefully add them to a Christmas list, nice to have a few ideas.

Feasting on the Leftovers

Best part about throwing a Halloween party? Getting to eat all the leftovers! I must have had about 3 mini lunches today, since I was working from home today I just found myself picking at whatever I found in the fridge first. In turn, today was one of those days where you start with the best of intentions, but for whatever reason you're not as productive as you'd like to be. I really wanted to get more writing done but I felt myself losing confidence in my tone today so I took to staring at a bit of paper for long periods. I've given myself a hard deadline for the project now, I know I respond well to these and I do like to stick to even self imposed restrictions.