So, I realize this doesn’t warrant a separate post, but I finally finished writing my thesis! The paper is done! It’s always an amusing dynamic because I dread having to sit down and write but after a few hours I start to get in the zone and pick up on a groove. Then I realize the page limit is being reached and I have to stop. Plus, it can constantly be improved upon, might as well write a new paper after that point. I sent it to Ben and let the shaking in my fingers quiet down. Now I can finally play video games and actually pay full attention to the things I’m watching and doing instead of having the nagging of unfinished work haunting me! And now I’m at a loss of what to do now!
I ordered victory food. Really delicious vegan lasagna and cauliflower wings. I cracked open a Golden Road Mango Cart, refilled my mate gourd, and life is good. I almost forgot that I accomplished some other vital tasks earlier today too.
I ventured outside to the bank to withdraw a cashier’s check one last time. I had a mask and gloves on along with my Carhartt hat, but I made the misstep of wearing a sweater. I did it to cover up my crop top and midriff showing. It’s nice and hot here in Los Angeles so I was soaked with sweat upon reaching the bank. I also stopped by the pharmacy and somehow managed to sweat even more. That doesn’t feel great when wearing gloves and having something covering your mouth and nose but there are people that have to do this every day amongst hordes of other folks. Me going to the bank and the pharmacy and getting a little sweaty is not a big deal. And? I got to feel the sun for the first time in a while. I suppose it’s time to break out the shorts, but I wear shorts all the time inside. I haven’t worn denim for over a month since I haven’t needed to put on anything durable.
Anyway. Paper is done and I have a number of things I can play. I have two AC’s. Animal Crossing and Astral Chain. There’s also FFVII Remake and maybe even DMCV. I might put Senua’s Sacrifice on hold since I’m currently in a good mood and the last place I saved was a bit of a difficult puzzle/maze.
Know what’s even stranger? I’m thinking about the next painting I want to make already. I don’t like the idea of stretching canvas again but I’m legitimately surprised I have the zeal to keep going after thesis. I usually take a while off. But this won’t be my room much longer so I welcome the urge. Plus, I have to complete a yellow ochre piece for the kind soul who voted on that poll, at the very least.
For now, I’m going to wash my face, do a chemical peel, light a candle, and pick what I’d like play while I finish my beer.
Nighttime ambience. Something I have yet to achieve in my room back in Bordentown. I’ll miss my cool LA den.