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2024 - Week 28

Arts & Crafts 

I started and stopped my costume due to how busy the weekend was. I visited a monthly craft group and I found it a better time than others I've been to. The vibe was chill and people were doing a wider variety of crafts. They had had a materials swap earlier in the day and I was able to get some goodies out of what was left. I got some yarn that is quite nice and I'm looking forward to making a sweater vest from it eventually.

Decluttering & Minimalism 

I've not made any progress here. In my defense, it was my birthday on Friday and all I wanted to do was nothing when I wasn't spending time with my friends.

Gaming & Streaming 

I've been making a lot of rich soil and changed my farm to a tower setup that takes up less ground space. I'm working on the flax level. I'm going to have so much wool from that without dealing with sheep.

Goal Setting & Tracking 

Arts & Crafts: Begin costume for Drag & Balls.
Decluttering & Minimalism: Clean up craft room. For real this time. Finish door stuff.
Gaming & Streaming: No current goal beyond having fun.
Lifestyle & Sports: Continue working on getting my full range of motion back in my shoulder.
Music & Songwriting: Finish a module in each course.

Lifestyle & Sports 

On Monday, I went to a pop up Hip Hop class. It was OK. After that, I learned about some other dance styles I'm more interested in.

I had been taking courses in web development, but I hated it. So I stopped torturing myself.

On Wednesday, the plan was Tai Chi. There was also predicted to be enough rain to potentially cause flooding, so I wasn't super excited for the drive to Orleans. It turns out, the class was cancelled, but they didn't email me about it. I emailed to ask whether I would be getting a partial refund or if another class would be added to the schedule.

Thursday brought a massage. I learned that my range of motion has improved some. We did some work to improve it further and I have a modification to an old exercise plus a new one. I've begun to feel when my posture is bad sometimes.

Friday was my birthday. In the morning, I hung out in my friend Danielle Allard's Twitch stream where she sung me Happy Birthday and it was lovely. It was also great hanging out with that community. 

Next, I went out for a Starbucks drink and shopped for books, dollar store fun, and succulents.


For succulents attempt 2, I need a few more, but this time they will stay inside the condo and away from the squirrels. I haven't figured out the layout yet. I'll get a few more to fill the space and have a nice little indoor garden.


I got some new books that I'm excited about. I've heard a lot about Gideon The Ninth, so I'm excited to finally have a copy.


I found the so sweet yass! notebook at the dollar store. I don't know what project it will be for, but it was the only one and I had to have it.

After that, it was time to relax at home for a bit before softball. We won our game, my team sang Happy Birthday to me, and there was a double rainbow.



Saturday was a queer comedy night where a friend was performing. I had so many laughs with friends. It was a great night.

After learning that Tai Chi was cancelled completely, I pivoted and decided I would do Zumba at the community centre right by my house. I may eventually get a membership at the nearest rec complex, but I'm saving up for an electric violin, so I'm not in a rush. Hopefully, Zumba will be fun. I like that it's really close to home.

Sunday's plan was a haunted walk. I enjoyed being taken to various places in the city. I particularly liked Sapper's Bridge because it has neat alcoves. Our guide was cute though she seemed a bit nervous.


Music & Songwriting 

I'm currently taking a Coursera music theory course. I'm loving it. It is connecting some dots for me that I was a bit stumped on before.

Reading & Writing

I finished Stone Butch Blues. What a ride that was. I lent it to a friend and they have already finished it. We both agree that it is a quintessential queer read.
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