A Long Awaited Update
Hey there, everyone. Thanks for hanging in there. I know I haven't updated this in a while, but that does not mean I haven't been working. I have. And that's part of the reason I've been so busy. This year is wrapping up fast, but there is so much in store!
I have finished the Secret Agent Someone themed Virtual Escape Room RPG Experience and have already run it for Bill Sunderland and Dani Siller for Consume this Media's Escape this Podcast! The episode is set to air November 10th, and I'll be posting links so stay tuned!
In the meantime, if anyone would like to play the room themselves, reach out and let me know. It was created for two players, but if you have more or less, I should be able to accommodate.
In addition to all this, NaNoWriMo is coming up, so that means more tidbits of story for everyone, and even MORE THAN THAT for my loyal Patrons! I cannot thank you all enough for your support.
I will be updating my Ko-Fi shop as well for those who would rather give a one-time donation and receive a good instead of subscribing monthly.
God bless and have a blessed and safe October! Look out for awesome things to come!
The Office
Monday morning was the day my team was scheduled to go back into the office... Well, BACK for most of them, but it was the FIRST day for me. I was hired during quarantine and have been working from home for over a year now.
USUALLY, I am prepared for things like this... well, mostly prepared. I have that on-top-of-everything attitude with a pinch of procrastination though. Usually, the procrastination happens with other things I need to work on, like putting off work by working on other work, if that makes sense.
WELL, that's what I did. SO, Sunday night, I planned on going to bed early, but I ended up watching a movie and then a couple of episodes of a hilarious show about monsters going to work (must watch) that I ended up dooming myself a day like Tylor had in the first episode... something I literally didn't make the connection about until JUST NOW as I am writing this.
SO, I set fifteen alarms, hear them, don't press snooze, BUT STILL END UP AWAKENING LIKE LESS THAN AN HOUR BEFORE I AM SUPPOSED TO BE THERE.
DRAT. I rush to get ready. You know how I said 'mostly prepared'? Thankfully I had my bag packed, my purse, my outfit, and everything else already laid out. I took an at-home covid test and was supposed to log my results before coming in, though. While I was negative for the test, PROBLEM: I had forgotten to download the app thingy.
Friday, I put off calling tech support to help because it was such a task with all this company stuff and I was feeling quite overwhelmed. It's not as simple as downloading an app lol. I am moderately tech-savvy enough to do that. BUT THERE WERE SEVEN DIFFERENT APPS IN THE PLAYSTORE WITH THE SAME NAME. Then, I had to download the company network app, and call tech support to let me in.
WELP. I ended up calling my boss on the way to the office and she was driving so there was hardly anything she could do. I hung up with her and called tech support, praying there was something they could do to help me even if I wasn't sitting in front of a computer.
Got to the building, got dropped off, still on hold with the techie.
I asked the receptionist and she said the tech guy couldn't help me. My boss would have to approve my entry. SO, I hung up with tech support (LOSING MY PLACE IN LINE) and called my boss again. My boss asked how to approve my entry. The receptionist didn't know. She called her boss and he said I NEEDED TO CALL TECH SUPPORT AND THEY WOULD HELP ME PUT THE APP ON MY PHONE.
Wow. Okay. Back on the tech line. Waited about thirty more minutes this time. FINALLY, tech guy got me all set up. WHEW! So relieved. At this point, I am already thirty minutes late. I go to the elevators and scan my badge. ACCESS DENIED.
WHAT ON EARTH. Does it take a while to register? The receptionist said nope.
Then, she asked, "Is this the building you work in?"
I facepalmed when I said the address and she shook her head.
"The other building is across the street. That's the one you work in."
SO EMBARRASSED, I headed outside and pulled up my map app.
She felt so sorry for me she literally got out from behind the desk and came outside.
"Just cut through this park. It's right across the street," she said.
I didn't know where I was going but I thanked her and got to walking. My map app still hadn't loaded GRRR DOWNTOWN WEAK SIGNALS but I went around the fountain and concessions and everything and then I saw it. She was right. I had remembered this building, and I felt so messed up for not paying attention before.
I crossed the street and went in.
Since working from home, they had sent me a desktop computer tower. They told me to keep the monitors, but to turn in the tower and its power cord for a laptop. I wondered where to do this, so I asked the receptionists at this desk. They said, "Probably upstairs."
Totally dismissing the large balloon bouquet behind me and a large sign facing the other entrance, I went to the elevators. I scanned my badge and thankfully, it worked.
BUT, UH....
.........which floor again?
I clicked 9. Just guessing at this point. Got on with a guy I didn't recognize, so when it got to 9, he got off and I looked around. I didn't recognize this floor either. 9 was sticking out in my mind, and I remembered my co-workers joking about how they had to do fire drills climbing down so many flights of stairs. Then, I thought to see just how many floors this building had.
OVER TWENTY. YIKES.
Got back on, went to 14. GRRR. Those doors were locked when I tried to get in. This couldn't be my floor. My badge didn't even work to get in there. AHHHHH Text my boss;
[Which floor are we on again? I'm horrible today. So sorry. :facepalm_emoji:]
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I had the nine right.
FINALLY got there. Found my desk. Saw my team. About an hour late at this point. Cleaned the area as instructed and sat down to work but....
OH NO. I didn't turn in my gear and get a laptop.
I went over to a familiar face. I asked him where to go. He had no idea. He was given a laptop from the start (many others were too). I asked the floor assistant and he said...
YOU KNOW WHAT HE SAID?
On the first floor when you first come in.
I remembered the balloons.
I remembered the sign.
I remember the people sitting at the tables that I saw through the glass.
I screamed internally.
I went back down, turned it in, got my laptop, came back up, sat down, plugged it in, and we had a meeting. Went to the meeting, came back, sat down, exactly one hour and ten minutes late, I clocked in.
WHAT A DAY.
And, it didn't exactly end there. I had to contact tech support two more times to help download programs on this laptop that I had on my other computer.
THEN, it was FREEZING in the office. I had been warned. When I worked at the preschool for four years, it was the exact same way. People love air conditioning. I DON'T. I get super cold super fast, so I go outside for break and sit in the hot hot heat to thaw out. UNFORTUNATELY, it rained. And there were no sheltered seats with awnings or umbrellas, so I just had to freeze my butt off.
Other than that, first day back was alright. They had fruit cups and bagels.
I got some work done, saw some co-workers in real life, and, best of all, I'm prepared for the next time.
Got home and literally collapsed of exhaustion though.
B’other
“B’other?” young Magnar asked innocently, pressing his small, chubby hand against Belinda’s tummy.
“Or sister,” she giggled, placing her hand gently over his.
It had been three years ago now, but she would never forget how excited Havardir was when their first child was born. He rushed to buy armor and forge swords the lad wouldn’t be able to wield for years yet. Her husband couldn't wait until little Magnar was old enough to go hunting and fishing and fighting with him. Belinda was also happy about their son, but she wished that she could have a little girl, too. One she could teach how to cook and garden. One who could stay around the house with her, helping to mend clothes, heal the Mundbyrdians after harsh battles, and craft handy things to give away or sell in the marketplace.
“Belinda, my darlin’,” Havardir’s cheery voice bellowed as he burst into the room. He scooped up his three-year-old son and sat upon the bed next to his wife, “I’ve got somethin’ for my new lad.”
“Or lassie,” Belinda smiled. She wasn’t giving up.
Havardir chuckled and handed a small trinket to young Magnar who was seated on his lap.
“Give this to your brother,” he whispered.
“B’other!” Magnar grinned wide as he poked the little box at his mother’s stomach.
Belinda giggled and opened it.
“Ooooh!” Magnar gasped.
Belinda drew out the colorful little glass rectangles and held them up to the light. The red one depicted several lizards. The blue one held a constellation of stars. The yellow one revealed a sun shining over water, and the green one showed a picture of a plant sprouting. Belinda smiled and placed them back into the box.
“These are wonderful, darling Havardir,” she said warmly, “I am sure SHE will love them.”
“HE surely will!” Havardir retorted playfully, arising from the bed and flying Magnar in circles through the air.
“Father! Father! Mine!” the lad giggled.
“I remember when I brought yours home, too, my son,” he said, settling back down and fishing a small box out of the chest where he kept the things he’d give to Magnar when he got older, “Dragon!” he said, holding the red one up to the light.
“D’agon!” Magnar repeated fiercely.
“Brave knight!” Havardir roared, passing the little purple rectangle to his child.
“B’ave knight!” Magnar thrust it up into the air.
“This one…” Havardir squinted at the orange one, “A pot of stew brewing above a campfire.”
“...Ooooh,” Magnar cooed, not knowing how to repeat after his father.
“You’ll go on many adventures, lad,” Havardir nodded.
“A’ventures,” Magnar said, running his finger along the little glass shape.
“And this one,” Havardir beamed, “Brother.”
“B’OTHER!” Magnar pointed at the picture of two men walking side-by-side. Then, he leapt down from his father’s arms and scampered back over to the bed. “B’other!“ he repeated, hoisting himself back up and placing his head against his mother’s belly.
Belinda only smiled and hugged the lad. Havardir came over and embraced them both.
“I love you, my boisterous boys,” she sighed, “…and whatever you are, I love you too,” she whispered to the new life forming within her.
Hey Aliens
Touching down in a strange place.
Like sparks of fire in a frozen land.
I see the fear on your face.
I know a lot of folks don't understand.
It's a master plan.
We're in His hands.
Don't worry at all.
It was the vision.
We're on a mission.
Just try not to fall.
Hey aliens.
We're not from here.
We're visiting from way up yonder.
Before you freak.
And disappear.
We're gonna drop a sick beat on ya.
Dance to the beat of our home planet.
Dance in the light of our home planet.
Dance to the tune of our home planet.
Dance with the vibes from our home planet.
We've stumbled upon foreign soil.
Like drops of water in the desert tundra.
Seems you're adapting to the turmoil.
I know sometimes it can be fun-but.
Hear the thunder.
Duck and cover.
They're coming for us.
It was the vision.
We're on a mission.
In God we trust.
Hey stranger folk.
We're not from here.
We're coming from the next town over.
Before you spook.
And run in fear.
We've got another thing to show ya.
Rollin ova
Get to know ya
When you're olda
Gonna blow your mind
(Fine trippin in your
Mind I'm trippin)
Dance to the beat of our home planet.
Dance in the light of our home planet.
Dance to the tune of our home planet.
Dance with the vibes from our home planet.
We'll show you how we move it on our home planet.
We'll show you how to do it on your own planet.
We don't want any trouble,
But we're gonna speak our mind.
Not conformed, but transformed
Renewing all the time.
You like us or you hate us.
No matter what, it's fine.
Follow us or fight us,
Our armor's on, so just try.
Dance to the beat of our home planet.
Dance in the light of our home planet.
Dance to the tune of our home planet.
Dance with the vibes from our home planet.
The Color of My Thoughts
When I think, my thoughts are a certain color.
Do you know what color they are?
They aren't a color you can behold with your human eyes.
They are a color you can only feel with your soul.
Everyone knows that color.
Even you.
It's that color you see when you feel conflicted.
When you feel love and confusion and joy and sadness all at once.
When you are happy and excited with so much to say but no words come out.
It's the color of those words that don't come out; the words that swirl around in your head behind that smile on your face.
That color you sink into, curling up into a fetal position when no one is looking.
That color of your favorite song on repeat flooding your ears and brain, drowning out everything.
It's that same color that bathes you as you dance with ribbons and butterflies swirling all around you.
That color of the truth deep in your heart.
That color beckoning you to look up and keep going.
That color telling you to let all of your feelings burst out instead of hiding them.
That color of the emotional explosion of happiness, pain, anger, joy, sadness, love, thankfulness, forgiveness, salvation, and acceptance spilling out in a long, loud yell mixed with laughter and tears.
That color of freedom.
That color.
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Of course, not everyone will agree with everyone. Even Christians sometimes disagree with each other. But, this is not the place to argue. Everyone is welcomed with open arms. Questions will be answered, Bibles will be studied, prayers will be sent up.
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July is officially over...
The month flew by faster than I would have liked, and I was far busier than I thought I would be, but I managed to complete World Anvil Summer Camp with 31 articles, most of which address things dealing with Secret Agent Someone (my current WIP). Some of them are barebones, so if you have any questions about any of the things, don't hesitate to ask and I will gladly elaborate.
Please note that five of the articles were written in Wynsumheord due to the nature of the prompts.
Now here comes August! I'll post another update of my plans for this month soon!
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(click the link below to check out my cringe if you dare!)
https://www.worldanvil.com/community/challenge/summercamp-2021/homepage/Wordigirl
....again?
Perhaps, at this moment, as I sit and ponder
Future me somewhere will look back and wonder
And smile, and think, as her arms nimbly cross,
“How can one lose again what never was lost?”
That future me maybe could answer your question.
Who knows? Maybe not. It was just a suggestion.
For now, though, I’ll say (not entirely sure)
I’d probably lose it the same way as before.
If before was a bed with the man of my dreams
Or a couch, or table? You know what I mean.
After wedding, of course, before that, wouldn’t dare.
On our honeymoon night; a romantic affair.
Or maybe it’s morning or mid-afternoon.
Whenever, wherever he’ll cause me to swoon.
Whoever he is, however it goes,
In that very moment, I’ll recall this prose.
And smile, and think, as my arms nimbly cross,
“If something is given, it’s not truly lost.”
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TODAY IS JULY 18TH! That's Constance's birthday.
Just for this special occasion, I've rolled out a fresh new audio snippet from my current project for all of you to check out. Enjoy!!!
PROGRESS UPDATE
Hey, all. I have been super busy, but I've finally managed to catch up. I've completed five of the ten World Anvil Summer Camp prompts, so I'm halfway there. It's the sixth day, so I'm hoping to finish the next article on stream at around noon EST. https://www.twitch.tv/wordigirl
If you'd like to see what I have so far, check it out below! Be sure to post any questions or comments. I may address them on stream. We'll check out some articles and have a little camping fun, too.
https://www.worldanvil.com/community/challenge/summercamp-2021/homepage/Wordigirl