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23 January 2022

Song mood: Truly, Madly, Deeply by Savage Garden.


I figured out my character’s names for the unnamed project. The guy’s name is Sean Honeyman. Which would pay homage to my Scottish ancestors. The woman’s name is Eileen Dover. And her handle is Eileenallover. Her birthday is on 24 December, which is important because this is how she opens his phone.

I will write a scene or two and then ask myself some questions to figure out the book.


I discovered that you can download Five Night at Freddy’s on the iPhone. It was a game that I was interested in and decided, why not. It wasn’t what I thought it was and was actually better. I have to admit, I actually jumped. It reminded me of my favorite kind of scary movies. The ones where they don’t have a lot of blood or gore, but a well placed gotcha moment that makes you jump.


I wasn’t able to meet with my bestie from college this week. He is going to Italy for his job and has to quarantine before traveling. I envy him on going to Italy. 

My heart is still set for Australia. It’s where all the algorithms are pointing to. I went to their website to see what is needed. First step, get an international vaccination card. Anyway.


So yesterday, I wasn’t feeling it. It took me 74 minutes to find my wallet. While I was looking for my wallet, I was cleaning and noticed that my bed frame was crooked. And I had to correct the bed frame and that when I found the wallet. It had somehow fell down underneath my bed.


Around the World in Eighty Days starring David Tennant is spectacular. I am thoroughly enjoying that series. Which is playing on Masterpiece Theater. I relate to Phileas Fogg. He’s a dreamer who is trying to prove himself by going out on an adventure. I think it will probably be the best television series this whole year.


This week, I plan to make progress on my unnamed project. I will start learning Chen style 8 form. I will finish reading a couple of novels. I will do some old style journaling. I will learn how to relax a bit more.

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