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Discipline and Focus – Part Two

By On 6 January 02021 · Leave a Comment · In Journaling, Personal Updates

Part of my personal fitness routine is tracking some aspects of my day-to-day life, mainly for feedback purposes. I can see when I don’t get enough sleep, for instance, and my mood and productivity suffer.
I track these categories in my Bullet Journal (ideally every morning and evening), as you can see here:

Meditation […]

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My 2021 Planner – Discipline and Focus for the Coming Year

By On 2 January 02021 · Leave a Comment · In Journaling, Paper Planner, Periodic Review, Personal Updates

I have a bit of Seasonal Affective Disorder, and December is the worst time of year for me. Discipline and Focus are not my strong suits in any case, but this time of year is a train wreck. (NOTE: I started this in October, it’s now Jan 2nd…)

I know I’m not the only one, […]

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The Satanic Panic

By On 13 November 02020 · Leave a Comment · In AD&D, Gaming Community, Personal Updates

I saw some tweets today about how some folks dealt with the Satanic Panic of the 80s and 90s, when concerned parents were afraid their kids were going to start running around in sewer drains and stabbing each other with swords. Or gathering in darkened rooms, casting spells by candle light.

Obviously, we all know […]

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After the Election

By On 7 November 02020 · Leave a Comment · In Personal Updates, politics

Honestly, as close as it appeared to be, it doesn’t matter who wins…

Prepare your pantry, your armory, and your mind.

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Return to Writing

By On 16 November 02019 · Leave a Comment · In Grimdark Greyhawk, Personal Updates, Uncategorized

Oh my goodness, it has been a while.

Been busy with life. Life.

As of today I am feeling healthy and rested and ready to get back to doing some of the things that have brought me such joy in the past.

I have a big miniature project lined up for 2020, details to follow, […]

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Works in Progress Update

By On 30 January 02018 · Leave a Comment · In Personal Updates

Since I have decided to get serious about this blog again, I’ve updated the WIP page:

Since we recently moved to Charleston SC, our household is still in storage, until we find a place to stay “permanently”. We took a short-term lease on an apartment north of Charleston, but the location is not ideal. Now […]

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December Update

By On 27 December 02016 · Leave a Comment · In health, Personal Updates

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Things have been very interesting around Casa Esteban what with the Holiday season, my discovery of some serious Hypertension issues and my boss at work has resigned to spend more time with his family.

First things first, my cardiologist was so […]

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Goodbye Warhammer Fantasy Battle, Hello Kings of War

By On 10 July 02015 · 1 Comment · In Kings of War, Personal Updates, Philosophy, Warhammer Fantasy Battle

The Age of Sigmar is upon us!

Good grief.

Well, this looks like a fantasy version of a Space Marine… a “Sigmarine”, if you will. Well, let’s take a look at the new, free rules, shall we?

Huh, only 4 pages. Dead simple stuff, like measure from the model. Wait, no bases? Bases don’t […]

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I need to do this more often…

By On 29 May 02015 · Leave a Comment · In Art, Personal Updates, Warhammer 40k, Warhammer Fantasy Battle

By that I mean keep my “Gaming Workshop” clean, take some pics, and share my projects on this stupid blog.

 

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I am not dead

By On 12 September 02014 · Leave a Comment · In Personal Updates

I have just been busy with other stuff, and working, so my interest in blogging has gone waaay down.

Stuff like this:

Though I am thinking about doing some more…

In the meantime check out my foodie blog at Knife & Mise. […]

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