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Good evening! I took a break from doing some art-related activities because I had to steer my focus of not straying away from being physically active. I really wish I could complete everything in one day: getting most of my place organized, do some creative art, further my play in a video game and complete my workout reps...AND I realized that's not always possible since I have certain priorities on a daily basis. Perhaps, I need to manage my time better *shrugs*. At least, I'm not skipping most of my workouts.

My mom Facetimed me randomly over the week just to check on my well-being, seems like she's doing well for herself. I was able to see my grandma (due to dementia, she probably no longer remembers the adult version of me), my uncle (who is starting to look like my belated grandpa) and his wife through the video-call. I was hoping she would text me before hand and let me know she was hanging out with relatives because my hands were full as I was fixing breakfast under a dreadful kitchen lighting. I was in my PJs, with unkempt hair.  At least give me a bit of time to primp up a bit! lol   My relatives couldn't quite see me through the screen and were confused by seeing just my kitchen ceiling lights and parts of my arm through the phone. I know my dad texted me a couple of weeks ago that they're having a family reunion and tried inviting Bern and I to a BBQ party. Once again, as usual, I had to pass it up because:

1. fuel prices are insane, which means a road trip would be expensive. Hopefully this bullet train project gets done & becomes accessible for all .
2. I want to see my relatives, but I can't be in crowded environments when I'm trying to keep my physical health up.
3. Bern can't miss too much work.
I hope it doesn't stay like this forever.

Bern and I picked up some peaches & nectarines from a farmers market-- for pies! I think I'll make a regular pie as opposed to a cobbler, because it will sit better as leftovers for just the two of us to eat.

 

I also have been watching Gunsmith Cats (recorded from the SYFY channel), since I enjoy going through 80s/90s animations & old commercials.  Similar to a lot of Anglophonic media, there's a major antagonist of the series was portrayed in a super stereotypical, eye-rolling type of manner X___X.  I'm well aware that the characters and the setting of the series are basically mimicked after American action tv & movies, so I get where they were going with this. Despite that bit, it's pretty entertaining. I do like the character designs of the lead characters in the show and the way they captured the likeness of Chicago and the area surrounding it. I just need to finish one episode! I didn't know SYFY channel aired anime series, this was during a time when I was got into Aeon Flux or Liquid Television on Mtv.