JOURNALS

Today was a mixed bag, really. The plan was to hike up that hill, but we ended up just chilling at home. We shot a lot of zombies in the head, which is always a good time. The morning started with a bit of an effort to stay hydrated, and I felt pretty good until this afternoon when I got an email from the estate agents. It was the same message as before, still no closer to having things finalised with the studio, and there's been some agitation from the buyer's solicitor.

Despite that setback, I'm feeling quite good about completing and uploading the weeknotes video. At the beginning of the week, I wasn't sure if I'd manage it due to scheduling some downtime. I decided not to attempt a full weeknotes video, so I popped to the castle, recorded a quick two-minute video, and used that to explain. This marks the second time I've opted for a shorter version, but it's better than missing a week entirely, which would really irritate me.

There were some moments of gratitude today that stood out. First, I'm grateful that my buyer is understanding enough about the situation and even agreed to a small down payment to keep things live. Then, shooting zombies in the head was oddly satisfying! And breakfast this morning was quite good, which I thoroughly appreciated.

Taking it easy has been on my mind for most of the day, and I'd say I managed to do that fairly well. Although the studio situation keeps creeping back, I feel relatively relaxed. I'm content knowing that I've had a day where I could take it easy, enjoy some downtime, and not feel pressured to do anything super productive.

The upcoming week looks interesting, with some new plans to unwind before diving back into work, so I am cautiously optimistic. We'll see how it all pans out, but for now, I'm feeling pretty chill, which is surprising considering the ongoing nonsense with the studio sale. Fingers crossed, next week will bring better news on that front.