Life after Mercury in Retrograde
So that was not a great time...the recent mercury in retrograde. So much happened...within. Lots of shifts and changes.
I think some others felt it, too.
I found out about an older acquaintance who passed away. She overdosed on alcohol and I found out about it on Facebook. I kept on wondering why there were so many younger pictures of her being tagged on my newsfeed. I took a quick look at first, thinking it was interesting to see her in her childhood years, and then I came across (eventually) another post that MADE me look further when the acronym, "R.I.P." was tacked onto the end of it. I figured it was about someone else, but soon realized it was regarding her. I literally have to look over the post 3 times to let it sink through. I was shocked. I couldn't believe she had died. I wasn't close to her, but when she was out here in California, I met up with her a few times. This was around 2003-2004...and I kept in contact with her intermittently until she winded up moving back to Chicago, where she was originally from.
I met her back then on a site for musicians. At the time I was looking to get together with people to start a music collaboration...actually a band. I've played all sorts of instruments throughout my life and I'm a pretty good singer...well based on what I've been told by many others. I am also pretty good at writing lyrics...and at the time I wanted to do something with those skills and interests.
So I placed a personal on there looking for people to jam with and do projects with. She was one of them who responded. Her background was in heavy metal. She was into a lot of the classics and old school stuff. And she worked at Century Media records at the time, which I was very familiar with as someone who grew up also listening to death metal and underground stuff. I thought it was cool that she worked there and we started to hang out.
So that's the gist of the beginning and end with how I got to know Myssi Sauder. She was definitely one of a kind and I feel sorry that she didn't hang on longer. She battled her demons for many years and winded up losing that battle. Too bright and spirited to have been gone so early...
That event affected my mood, for sure. I was already in a weird mood before that. And couldn't figure out why. I told B. about it as well and we both were having our own stresses. He is certainly having his. I am just trying to be understanding and to listen. That is all he wants most times is for someone to listen and not critique or offer their opinion. I've gotten good at offering that and have a knack for being able to evolve and grow as a person...mainly for myself. Self-growth benefits everything in one's path, regardless of the outcome.
I went crazy...and purchased a PS4, recently. I didn't think I'd get one this soon. I had been contemplating it because there just aren't ANY titles I care about at the moment..but I gave in nonetheless. I am sick to death of COD-type games and I HATE Madden games. Everything seems to be war/military/shooter-oriented. Unless it's a really innovative shooter like the first Bioshock, I usually just do not have interest in those types of games.
I like very imaginative RPGs, platformers, survival-horror, Sci-fi/action sort of games. The PS2 had so many cool titles. A lot of creativity came out for that console back in the day. With such a powerful engine such as the PS4 and even still the PS3, you'd think developers would take advantage of how amazing some games could be on such systems. I still wish Dragon Quest was continued on the PS3 after DQ8.
However, I am looking forward to the new Uncharted, The Evil Within, Kingdom Hearts III, and so on...that will be released later.
I've had Dark Souls for awhile but never finished it, but since Dark Souls II is out and I recently ordered it, I have started to play it in preparation for the sequel. However, I am going to have to start the game over today because I accidentally killed a merchant in the Undead Burg. Really stupid, but I have looked up just how important those merchants are. Each are one of a kind and offer specialty goods I don't want to go without access to. Basically, I fucked up. But it's early enough in the game to where I can start over without feeling like I invested too much time...
I think some others felt it, too.
I found out about an older acquaintance who passed away. She overdosed on alcohol and I found out about it on Facebook. I kept on wondering why there were so many younger pictures of her being tagged on my newsfeed. I took a quick look at first, thinking it was interesting to see her in her childhood years, and then I came across (eventually) another post that MADE me look further when the acronym, "R.I.P." was tacked onto the end of it. I figured it was about someone else, but soon realized it was regarding her. I literally have to look over the post 3 times to let it sink through. I was shocked. I couldn't believe she had died. I wasn't close to her, but when she was out here in California, I met up with her a few times. This was around 2003-2004...and I kept in contact with her intermittently until she winded up moving back to Chicago, where she was originally from.
I met her back then on a site for musicians. At the time I was looking to get together with people to start a music collaboration...actually a band. I've played all sorts of instruments throughout my life and I'm a pretty good singer...well based on what I've been told by many others. I am also pretty good at writing lyrics...and at the time I wanted to do something with those skills and interests.
So I placed a personal on there looking for people to jam with and do projects with. She was one of them who responded. Her background was in heavy metal. She was into a lot of the classics and old school stuff. And she worked at Century Media records at the time, which I was very familiar with as someone who grew up also listening to death metal and underground stuff. I thought it was cool that she worked there and we started to hang out.
So that's the gist of the beginning and end with how I got to know Myssi Sauder. She was definitely one of a kind and I feel sorry that she didn't hang on longer. She battled her demons for many years and winded up losing that battle. Too bright and spirited to have been gone so early...
That event affected my mood, for sure. I was already in a weird mood before that. And couldn't figure out why. I told B. about it as well and we both were having our own stresses. He is certainly having his. I am just trying to be understanding and to listen. That is all he wants most times is for someone to listen and not critique or offer their opinion. I've gotten good at offering that and have a knack for being able to evolve and grow as a person...mainly for myself. Self-growth benefits everything in one's path, regardless of the outcome.
I went crazy...and purchased a PS4, recently. I didn't think I'd get one this soon. I had been contemplating it because there just aren't ANY titles I care about at the moment..but I gave in nonetheless. I am sick to death of COD-type games and I HATE Madden games. Everything seems to be war/military/shooter-oriented. Unless it's a really innovative shooter like the first Bioshock, I usually just do not have interest in those types of games.
I like very imaginative RPGs, platformers, survival-horror, Sci-fi/action sort of games. The PS2 had so many cool titles. A lot of creativity came out for that console back in the day. With such a powerful engine such as the PS4 and even still the PS3, you'd think developers would take advantage of how amazing some games could be on such systems. I still wish Dragon Quest was continued on the PS3 after DQ8.
However, I am looking forward to the new Uncharted, The Evil Within, Kingdom Hearts III, and so on...that will be released later.
I've had Dark Souls for awhile but never finished it, but since Dark Souls II is out and I recently ordered it, I have started to play it in preparation for the sequel. However, I am going to have to start the game over today because I accidentally killed a merchant in the Undead Burg. Really stupid, but I have looked up just how important those merchants are. Each are one of a kind and offer specialty goods I don't want to go without access to. Basically, I fucked up. But it's early enough in the game to where I can start over without feeling like I invested too much time...