Event Log: 11/29/14 - Leap to the Forefront

It has come to my attention that Naruto is over. The ending was whatever. I wish more works would adopt the Return of the King strategy of having an arc dedicated to life after climax. You have 699 chapters dedicated to blood, action, sweat, tears, and death, but only one for peace. Life don't work that way, and neither should fiction.

I'm just a greedy content consumer. My appetite is insatiable. Give me more!

I got into Naruto in high school. I feel like a chapter of my life has concluded. It's nice to close loose threads from childhood. The best thing about an ending is starting something new. Adventure lies beyond every tomorrow. Onward to better and brighter things!

I caught up on all my other manga. I don't know what it is about One Piece, but I love it. It makes me tear up every time.

It's been a great holiday. Much needed after starting work. Getting back to the grind is gonna be tough.

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Event Log: 11/28/14 - A Stroll on Luxury Lane

My friends and I went out to visit the Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel. We drank at Raya, the hotel's bar. The place sure is fancy, but the Mandarin is still a step above. It was a nice glimpse into the high life. Afterwards, we went to Dave and Buster's. I got three drinks for the price of one. Talk about a value discrepancy. At least the ambiance tax makes a lot more sense at the Ritz Carlton than the obscene markup you see in clubs.

The damage to my wallet from Black Friday was bigger than I expected since I wasn't planning on buying anything. My wardrobe needed new additions though, and it's not like Black Friday comes around every month. In exchange for the next couple months of my shopping budget, I semi-splurged. I'm not allowed to buy anything until next year.

When I got home, a relative snuck in with me. He was showing off a new DSLR he nabbed on BF. I don't know how a high school junior like him has enough cash to be buying $500 cameras.

I've realized the need to adapt to my present circumstances. Changes must be made to accommodate my schedule. That's why my Event Logs are becoming shorter. I'd rather not cut my activities entirely, but if it becomes too challenging, I'll simply change the end product to something more suitable.

Brevity, as they say, is the soul of wit.

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Event Log: 11/27/14 - Give Thanks to the Fam in November

What else should I say but Happy Thanksgiving? I ate turkey with mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, biscuits, and gravy. I also collected a bunch of materials in Destiny. So nice to have a day off.

Thanks everybody!

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Event Log: 11/26/14 - Lock It Down

I spent the night doing my budget. I haven't touched it since June, so I had to sift through five months of purchases and transactions. I knew it wasn't going to an easy task, but I didn't expect it to take so long. Accuracy is more important than being quick anyways. I took my time, stayed patient, and got it done. I found no discrepancies.

Once my records were in order, I looked towards the future. Assuming a flat income rate and no unexpected expenses, I've got a solid road map to the future. The fact that I have no debt is encouraging and gives me a lot of leeway. The damage wasn't too bad. Things could be better, but that's why I got a job. The road to recovery starts now.

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Event Log: 11/25/14 - Like a Pro

Tuesdays feel like work. If I'm not earning money, then I'm doing the raid. Fortunately, we beat it in record time today. That's what happens when you've got four level 30's. With the extra time, I tried to do some bounties and Nightfalls for my characters. I know I won't have time to do anything until Friday, so I might as well put my work in early. I got too greedy and wasted an hour on a Nightfall since I died, prompting a rather loud expletive from mouth. I went to bed later than usual when all was said and done.

On the way home, I almost got into a car accident. I switched lanes and the dude in front of me was braking. I had to swerve around to avoid a bad collision. Scary stuff, man.

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Event Log: 11/24/14 - The Show

Today is a test case for my ability to keep up with TV shows. It's not so bad right now since I'm only following one show, but things can get crazy once Game of Thrones is back. I might pick up some old shows like The Sopranos and I frequently plow through anime when the mood strikes me. TV content is a big of my entertainment diet.

If I give up one or hours a day, I can get through a lot of great stories. Currently, I'm on The Walking Dead. I dig it so far, which is why I'm surprised at the vehement criticism on message boards. This is why I distance myself from online discussion. It is poisonous. I'd rather enjoy the show with its caveats than obsess about every "failing." This has been the strongest season in a long time, or maybe my expectations are so low that just about anything halfway decent is an upgrade over previous seasons.

Speaking of anime, I'm watching A Certain Magical Index since the manga got me interested. The introduction is a slog. If I didn't already know what was going to happen, I would've dropped it right then and there. Honestly, the whole show is kind of weird. I don't know why I'm watching it when the story doesn't grip me. It's just barely interesting enough to keep me watching.

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Event Log: 11/23/14 - Mockingjay

Mockingjay Part 1 wasn't as bad as I thought. I mean, it's the weakest in the trilogy for sure, but I was expecting all build up and no payoff. There was at least some action to redeem the movie from becoming a total slog. The quality of a movie is measured by how much my friend and I talk about it after walking out of the theater, which in this case, wasn't very much.

Since the evening was still  young, we went to the Haven Gastropub at the circle. It had a nice ambiance but it was undone by middling food. I had French onion soup because my throat was feeling scratchy and I didn't want to eat something heavy in preparation for dinner at home. Considering what I had for dinner tonight, I made the right choice.

I don't know if my taste buds are messed up, but I'm frequently appalled by the the price to taste ratio disparity at these places. I don't think I'll ever find an appreciation for fine dining. I'm paying two to three times more for marginally better tasting food. Say what you want about fast food, but at least I don't feel guilty about it.

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Event Log: 11/22/14 - Total Refund

I bought some clothes last week online. When they finally arrived, I found out that they didn't fit me. The perils of online shopping for clothes. I went to the UPS store today and sent it all back--except for the boxers. They were only things that fit. I was originally supposed to see a movie today but my movie buddy had impromptu plans with the family. I decided to catch up on Destiny. I watched a couple movies and went to bed. It was a great, relaxing day. The entire week, I've been driving around and doing stuff. It's great to settle down and be unproductive. It's only when you're doing something, does doing nothing feel so good.

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Event Log: 11/21/14 - Fortune Cookies

I don't believe in fate in the traditional sense. I believe that all possibilities have already occurred and this present timeline is merely a navigation in accordance to our one-dimensional perception. That's why I take a great deal in pleasure from experiencing that cosmic phenomenon known as "coincidence."

I cracked open a fortune cookie and it told me that I'll be seeing someone I haven't seen in a long time. Today, I met my friend from San Diego during lunch. It's been months since we last saw each other. He's been going through a period of rapid development. Life is certainly spinning on its gears for him. I won't say anymore for the purposes of privacy.

For some reason, I could not concentrate at all today. I was working at 50% capacity. I think I've already arrived at the point where I just don't care anymore. That was faster than expected. What can I do? Other than refocusing and put more effort in?

This weekend couldn't come fast enough.

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Event Log: 11/20/14 - Super Mornings

Since I can count the number of days that I've woken up at five in the morning on one hand, I can remember this one vividly. Instead of taking the highway, I took the streets since traffic has got to be lighter at this time, right? Nope. Traffic lights be cramping my style, even at five in the morning. It didn't matter since I'm limited by the first man at work who has the keys. He's the gatekeeper. I can't go inside until he opens the door, so I chilled in the car.

Despite the amazingly early morning, I managed to get all my work in on time (courtesy of a fifteen minute lunch) and set out to take the Eligibility Technician test for the county. The test location was smack dab in downtown, which meant a lot of one-way streets and parking hassle.

Once I got inside, the familiar feeling of taking a test returned to me. Funnily enough, the only part I'm absolutely confident on is the math portion, but that's primarily because the level of arithmetic is grade school level. Kind of makes you think about the competency of government employees. I won't know my results until December, and they probably won't be hiring until fall of next year. All the qualifications in the world don't matter against the ironclad obstacle known as government bureaucracy.

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Event Log: 11/19/14 - Filler Day

Is it just me, or is Wednesday perpetually doomed to be a filler day? It's smack dab in the middle of the week. I can't remember that far back. I assume I went to work, with minor deviations in how I handled lunch, and then went home to work out and go to sleep. Boom. I've accurately summarized 90% of my current schedule. A quick glance through my browsing history reveals that I've read threads on NeoGAF about the terrible state of the Master Chief Collection for the Xbox One. Broken games seems to be a running theme this year.

I went to sleep early (earlier than usual anyways) to prepare for tomorrow's schedule crunch. It's gonna be another super morning.

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Event Log: 11/18/14 - The Long Raid

The raid took a lot longer than it should have. Heck, this whole session of Destiny went two hours overboard. I wanted to jump in and get out, but liabilities be liabilities.

I managed to finish an episode of The Walking Dead somehow. Having fun shouldn't be a chore. I guess I can't complain. There's a these new games coming out like Dragon Age and Far Cry, but when I look at my backlog, I return to earth. Until I beat all these games, there's absolutely no point in buy anything new.

Gotta squeeze value from old investments, baby.

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Event Log: 11/17/14 - Staying Open

I woke up at 5 and went to work super early. Why would I get up at such a godforsaken hour? Because I had an interview that afternoon. If I wanted to get there, I'd have to get out early.

It was an interesting drive. I've only driven this early about a couple times in my life. The last time I could remember was for my final. I think it was for... Japanese? No, it couldn't be. Well... Maybe. Crap. I don't even remember anymore.

It was early enough that the sun was barely coming up. It felt like dusk, but in reverse. It felt strange since it was so dark. I'd like to try driving out into the open and watch the sun rise like they do in those car commercials. They might be on to something.

It was nice to get off work with daylight outside. I got home, changed my clothes, and went to the interview. I think I did alright. Since I have a job in my back pocket, I'm not too fussed about it. If I get an offer, I'm gonna have to weigh the pros and cons. While I'd like to make more money, I like how flexible and easygoing my current job is too.

Decisions, decisions...

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Event Log: 11/16/14 - Old Guys Doin' Work

I watched a lot of movies today. I saw The Equalizer, Taken 2, and A Walk Among the Tombstones. I'm sure you've noticed a consistent theme here. I was just in one of those moods to see old guys kick ass.

I also wanted to prepare myself in case Tak3n is awesome, but considering Megaton is helming again, I don't have my hopes up. His scenes usually have three cuts too many. There's no reason to switch between the front, back, and side when Liam Neeson is walking through a hallway. It's annoyingly disorientating. As much crap as I give Greengrass, at least he has a consistent vision.

Saints with another unceremonious loss and my slide in fantasy football continues. Is it a coincidence that I start losing after I get my job? Probably not. The demands of time sure are harsh.

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Event Log: 11/15/14 - Absorption

I can't see quality at a glance. This usually happens with highly regarded movies that don't blow me away with sheer awesome, but the more I think about it, the better it becomes in my head until finally... I see the light.

I saw Birdman today and while it is a technical masterpiece, I left the theater feeling lukewarm. But now that I've had the time to about it, I recognize its brilliance.

One of its defining features is the extended cut concept. Aside from the beginning and end, the movie is one long continuous shot that transitions cleverly through time and space. It's reminiscent of the final sequence in Children of Men.

I don't know what it is about Mexican directors and long shots, but I love it. Alfonso Cuarón and Alejandro Iñárritu are technical masters of cinematography.

I got home and watched School of Rock. Richard Linklater seems to be severely underrated, considering his excellent filmography. He's on my radar now, and I can't wait to see what he's done.

I've been in a movie mood lately. Time to watch some more.

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Event Log: 11/14/4 - Deliberate Delay

Since it was Friday, I knew going home would be a hassle. I stayed behind later than usual to avoid the brunt of rush hour. It was only a marginal improvement. Don't get me wrong, it could've been a lot worse, but "marginally better" was not what I was expecting when "silky smooth" was my goal. I have to adjust my schedule for each day, it seems. No two days are the same. Some are lighter than others, and others are heavy as hell.

Got home in time to do the raid. It was smooth sailing until I screwed up and made us all wipe at the end. Just a minor setback though. We beat it quickly enough, and I received enough resources to get all my characters to level 30. I am now done with this game. There's nothing more I have to do except raids.

Destiny took up a lot of time, which forced me to rush through my workout. This was a good thing because it showed me how much time I was wasting between reps. I got everything under an hour.

All of a sudden, I feel like I've got more time in the day. Gotta take advantage of this development next week.

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Event Log: 11/13/14 - System Persistence

It's when I've already accepted a job offer do other opportunities come knocking on my door. It would be a dick move to quit when I've just started, but depending on how these other opportunities pan out, I may have to do exactly just that. At least this time, if I fail the interview, I lose nothing but a bit of time--but considering how scarce that has been, maybe I have more to lose than I thought.

It's funny that all the applications I sent out in a flurry are still doing work for me. It's just floating through the system, waiting for keen eyes to pick me up. I'll expect firms to be contacting me up until the new year.

It's nice to feel wanted.

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Event Log: 11/12/14 - Stacked Evenings

I was totally out of it today. It must've been the raid. I went to bed at the usual time, but I think it was an accumulation of late nights, and the raid was the straw that broke the camel's back.

Work was a real slog. Normally, I devote 100% of my attention to the task at hand, but now that I'm familiar with the workflow, I'm starting to sneak in those moments of slacking off. I'm slipping already.

My friend invited me to Starbucks after work. It was a prelude to a house visit. Our plans to move out together had culminated into a condo with four bedrooms for $2200 a month. By any stretch of the imagination, that was a steal. We couldn't move forward without the okay from one of our prospective housemates, but he was suspiciously absent from the tour.

I hardly had a moment's rest from the moment I woke up. Eight straight hours of work, hit up Starbucks and Flame Broiler, discuss terms at a Japanese restaurant, check out the condo, and get home only to eat melon slices for dessert. My stomach didn't have room for dinner and I was too lazy to reheat the meat.

The one thing I regret was not working out. I skipped it because it was such a busy day, but I could've gone through with it had I foregone Destiny. As much I say I'm going to drop it, I'm still playing it. It's only because I'm really close to getting all characters to 30. Once I do that, I'm done...

Until the expansion comes out in December anyways.

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Event Log: 11/11/14 - Thank the Veterans

I didn't have the day off, but all the people who normally clog the highway did. For the first time, I was able to use the freeway to go to work.

Holiday or not, those freeway interchanges always slow to a crawl. I think I prefer the surface roads. The lights may troll me all the time, but at least I don't have idiots up against my bumper. I got to work thirty minutes early and left by the same margin. I actually got home at a reasonable time.

Since it was Tuesday, I pulled down a double raid in Destiny. I ran my two level 29's. All my characters officially have the gear to turn 30. It's just a matter of grinding for XP and materials now.

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Event Log: 11/10/14 - Can't Think That Far Back

Ever since establishing a degree of regularity with work, the only thing I can say definitively is that I went to work. Everything else is a blur.

I've been experimenting with my allotted lunch time. I can take lunch whenever I want, so I've been trying to do it off peak hours. I'm starting to get a feel for the flow of traffic around this area. It might take a couple more weeks, but I'll be a pro in no time.

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Event Log: 11/9/14 - The Scramble

My time has been getting squeezed. I tell myself that I'll do all these things but they take much longer than I expect. Those wasted minutes accumulate into hours and before I know it, it's nightfall. This must be the so-called working life.

My uncles came over on an unexpected visit bearing tidings from Pizza Hut. That was my breakfast and lunch. The Saints game was still in the first half but I had to go to church. They were down by a lot. By the time I came back, they were tied and in overtime. The Saints had a chance to win it, but that BS fumble at the end was a sign that I was going to lose my fantasy match up. That's two losses in a row. Since I've got this job, I couldn't care less about football, but still...nobody likes to lose.

I went with a friend to check out an apartment. It was a nice place, but we quickly realized that we were too hasty and excited about the idea of moving out. It isn't exactly the season for moving. For the best deal, we decided to put the search on hold until next year. I've got all the time in the world. No need to rush. I'd like to build up some capital and spend some time with the niece.

I caught up on The Walking Dead but didn't have enough time to watch the latest episode. Like I said, time is a premium. My sleep was more important. I can always watch TV later.

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Event Log: 11/8/14 - Interstellar Pressure

Although I got more sleep than I would during the weekdays, I still woke up early. I expected to be up around noon. I was off by a couple hours. I'll take this as a good sign. It means my sleep schedule is normalizing.

I squeezed in a Nightfall before I headed out to see Interstellar. We were late. The only seats left were the front row. We decided to wait for a later showing. It wasn't a long wait--only about thirty minutes since one of our friends came late anyways.

Interstellar was quite a journey. It made me go back to this one manga called Murasakiiro no Qualia that applied quantum theory as a form of superpower. It's definitely one of the more thought provoking works I've read.

After the movie, we went to the Tilted Kilt and had some Happy Hour specials. I went to my friends house afterward and we just talked about stuff. Somehow, the idea of moving out and living together came up. All of a sudden, we're looking for a new place to move into.

How the hell did this happen?

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Event Log: 11/7/14 - A Heady Day

I've got a good idea of how my weeks will go from now on. I've already experienced mournful Mondays to fidgety Fridays in my first week. I'm synchronized, baby.

I was less focused than usual today. It's that weekend anticipation. I can't wait to see Interstellar tomorrow.

I've got a handle on what I'm supposed to do, so my goal for next week is to be more outgoing. I have some rapport with the guy works across from me but I'm isolated from everybody else. That's what happens when you work in an office and not a cubicle. I'll just introduce myself to everybody around me. Who knows? Maybe I'll stick to someone.

I got home in time to squeeze in two raids. Compared to past attempts, it went by like clockwork. We got this down to a science--at least until the next patch.

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Event Log: 11/6/14 - The Cart Before the Horse

When I was still awake at 3 in the morning, I knew I was in for a world of hurt. I've been running on fumes lately. I'm averaging about five hours of sleep a night. Despite the creaking protests of my body, I was able to get up.

My dreams act as a sort of internal alarm clock. When I know I have to get up early, I usually dream about something dangerous like getting fired. The outcome is so shocking and undesirable, I snap myself awake. First comes the relief, then the despair of knowing that I have a full day ahead of me.

When I got home this evening, I laid in bed and almost fell asleep. My little brother prevented me from dozing off when he walked in. I suddenly realized that I had to take a shower. I can tell the exhaustion is already catching up to me. Heck, at this rate, it's in front of me. I might as well check out in advance.

During lunch, I explored the area around my workplace for future reference. It's the case where things look convenient on paper but in reality, there's so much traffic everywhere that it takes forever to do anything. Half my lunch was probably wasted in traffic, waiting in line, and trying to get around in a parking lot. I need to take earlier or later lunches because this ain't working for me.

After work, I hit up a nearby Starbucks to gauge its potential as a hangout spot. The WiFi didn't work on my phone and my Green Tea Frap might as well have been a lump of green-colored ice. Disappointed but now enlightened, I hit up the Subway across the way. They're usually my go-to for something light and easy. I wouldn't exactly call their food healthy but compared to other options, it's probably my best bet.

Unfortunately, it was the most stale sandwich I've had from Subway in a long time. Are you noticing a trend here? I think every restaurant, cafe, and fast food joint put their B-team out during the evenings, because service was dreadfully slow and the final product uncharacteristically awful. Maybe it's just one of those days where all the bad coincidences line up in perfect fashion.

At least I've gotten to know the area a little better. Slowly, but surely, I'm figuring out the best tricks and shortcuts. Just gotta keep hacking it.

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Event Log: 11/5/14 - Hell Ride

It took me an entire hour to get home.

If I had made that statement during the drive, there wouldn't be enough #*%&#'s to contain my displeasure. I've determined that going home "early," if it's not before 4:00, is a complete and utter waste of time. Whoever's in charge of infrastructure needs to be sacked immediately. There's absolutely no reason for the county to start construction on all major streets from Lincoln to Grand at the same time.

The worst thing about all this? The roadwork started on the very first day of my job. What kind of awful timing is this? I seriously feel the urge to kill something because of all this latent rage that's been building up. I'm not even gonna go home anymore. What's the point?

I'm a man of solutions and that means I won't be jumping into this nonsense again. I think it's time to dust off the Vita and do some gaming on the go. I've been waiting for the perfect opportunity to whip it out because I sure as hell ain't playing it when the PS4 is next to me.

I've been listening to a lot of Christian rock lately. I tend to tune out the copious mentions of God and Jesus and focus on the music. Since I've been going to church every Sunday for the last twenty years of my life, my affinity for gospel sound shouldn't be surprising. I find a lot of it catchy, and more importantly, there's a distinct absence of club influence or dubstep. I guess autotune and religion don't mix well. That's fine by me. I always prefer legit instruments to whatever synthesized sound is popular these days.

There's still too many things I need to figure out, like the most optimal route to work and back. I'm playing it by ear. I've found a good solution for the moment, but I want to lock it down. I also need a go-to for lunch, because I'm not eating Panda Express every day. I need variety, cheaper options, and healthier choices.

I'll probably take hour long lunches from now on because I hate rushing through my meal and leaving thirty minutes earlier doesn't mean much when traffic is crap for two straight hours. My workplace doesn't have wi-fi so chilling around there doesn't make sense either. I spotted a Starbucks in the plaza near my workplace. Perhaps I should hang out there after work from now on?

I don't know. I probably won't lock anything down until after a month, and by then, I'll be too busy eating turkey for Thanksgiving to care. As long I've got enough time to ramble on in these Event Logs, I should be in good shape.

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Event Log: 11/4/14 - Sitting in the Dark

If any of you care to look at my post dates, you can see that I have no set time for publishing. I write whenever I get the chance, or when I can gather up enough motivation to pump out what has increasingly become busywork.

Here I am, sitting in the dark at 1:30 in the morning, my fingers pecking away at the keyboard as my mind struggles to remember the delirious daze that transpired in the last couple hours. I gotta wonder, what have I become?

I'd like to think that in the far flung future, when aliens examine the remnants of the once great human civilization, they'll come across my dingy online journal and use it as a prime example of life on earth. It's a fun thought. While I often imagine ambitious outcomes for my future, I'm a realist at heart.

That doesn't mean I'll stop trying to become the best writer I can be. Where there's a will, there's definitely a way. My cushy new job is proof of that. In those gray months of unemployment, the idea of working was unfathomable. I couldn't imagine it. Now I don't have to. Somehow, I galvanized enough of my hidden potential, natural charisma, and clever ingenuity to get what I wanted. If I can do that on a consistent basis, I'll be invincible.

I visited my friend after work. We went to Rubio's for fish taco Tuesdays and hit up Starbucks afterward. I talked a lot about my work but the main topic of our discussion was tentative plans for a trip to Tokyo, Japan next year. The trip hinges entirely on taking advantage of credit card sign up bonuses and using those points to travel for "free." Otherwise, I'd be down several thousand dollars doing it legit through good old fashioned saving. Anything to grease the wheels is welcome in my book.

Never in my life have I traveled out of the country, so it's with a small envy that I look upon photos of people that I used to know in foreign countries on Facebook. My first thought is how do they afford this? The only way I can make myself feel better is to assume that they're using student loan money to travel. In which case, y'all screwing up big time!

I can only hope that they're dumb enough to do so. It's not fair that they get to travel all over the world while I'm here begging for scraps. Not anymore. I'm gonna save up and make a Facebook post so epic, everyone will feel compelled to comment--even those who aren't even my friends.

Jomatto's Greatest Adventure...

Coming 2015.

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Event Log: 11/3/14 - First Day Again

It's not very often to have a first day. Whether it's for school, a new job, or anything, those first days can really leave an impression. It hit me while I was sitting in my new office that I'm finally back on the grind. I've been grinding for the last couple months, but now I'm getting paid for it.

I'm thinking about starting a separate log for my work activities. Since I'm not an idiot, I'll make it private so I won't accidentally divulge company secrets or draw undue interest from vigilant eyes, possibly leading to a cataclysmic chain of events culminating in my firing. Sorry, but I won't say much about work. It's boring. You don't want to hear about it anyways.

Since work now comprises 70% of my day, with the other 20% devoted to working out, that leaves me with just 10% for Event Logs. Forget about watching movies or playing games anymore. My time has disappeared in a flash. I can understand why my friend is in a perpetual state of "busy," but I'm gonna try my hardest to stay true to my style. Just because I'm making bank doesn't mean I have to let go of the things I love. Trust me, I'll get around to updating my fanfiction someday.

Just not today.

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Event Log: 11/2/14 - Sliding Off the Cliff

In the summers of my long lost adolescence, the last day of summer vacation carried the weight of grand expectations. I should go out with a bang, right? But without fail, the last day passed like any other without pomp and circumstance.

While a big bang is appealing in theory, in practice, I'm much more likely to let change come as it may. No flash, but a quiet transition. I don't need trumpets announcing every stage of my life. Thus, my last Sunday of unemployment passed peacefully.

I have no idea what to expect tomorrow. I have a vague idea but there's nothing like jumping headfirst into the unknown. Before I submit myself to the clutches of my employer's design, I wanted to finish off my Halloween movie marathon.

The first movie was a black comedy featuring Tom Hanks called The 'Burbs. Charismatic as he may be, he alone can't save a bog standard, paranoia-fueled, slapstick comedy about suspicious neighbors who may or may not be killers. Thanks to this movie, I discovered that Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher are the same age. This reaffirms my belief that women don't age as gracefully as men--at least in Hollywood.

The second film is a classic from Hitchcock, The Birds. I found myself smiling the entire way through. The sinister birds in question act as a mere backdrop for a pair of neurotic lovers. I found their hijinks highly amusing. My favorite scene takes place in a diner where the townspeople begin to speculate about the reason behind the bird attacks. You have the doomsday prophet, the expert skeptic, and the hysterical lady, all classic character archetypes. The scene eventually culminates in a car explosion. How can you not like that?

I finished the night late since I'm still in the process of pulling out Destiny's hooks. It'll take me a while before I can normalize my sleep schedule.

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Event Log: 11/1/14 - Refresh

It's a new month, a new week, and a whole new routine from now on. This will be my last weekend of complete and total freedom. What do I do? The same thing I always do. Play games.

I've been going to the theaters a lot. The latest addition to my collection is Nightcrawler, featuring Jake Gyllenhaal. It's probably the best movie I've seen in theaters all year. I'd rank it above Gone Girl and possibly Interstellar.

You'd have to excuse my premature declaration, I'm still reeling from the movie's amazingness. That's subject to change other movies pending--I haven't seen the other contenders yet, such as Foxcatcher and Birdman. They might give Nightcrawler a run for its money, but it's sitting pretty at the top right now.

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Event Log: 10/31/14 - Halloween

I didn't do anything special. I neither got candy or gave it out. I stayed in my room and played Destiny all day. I guess it's a matter of overcompensating. When the end is nigh, I double down and try to get through one last hurrah before the next chapter of my life unfolds. It's a shame because I really wanted to post my new horror  on FF.net. I don't know if I've got the juice to pump out stories anymore. What am I saying? Of course I do. It's a matter of effort and energy, and since I'll be directing those into my new job, that doesn't leave a lot on the table for extracurricular activities.

On the other hand, with this infusion of stability into my schedule, it might make my writing easier. I was never as productive with my writing than when I was working. Funny how that works.

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