Happy Sunday, everyone, and welcome to October!
I had the idea today to start a regular wrap-up of the week’s posts along with other things going on in my life. This is the first one, and maybe there will be more. 😉
This Week’s Photo
I thought I’d share a snapshot of my current studio setup. This is where I sit when I’m meditating, making music, and doing Zoom meetings. I’ve come to appreciate this setup much more than sitting at a desk.
What I’m Reading
I’m often juggling a couple of books at a time, and I do a lot of online reading and research as well. Currently loaded on my Kindle reader is This Monk Wears Heels: Be Who You Are by Kodo Nishimura.
“Personally, I don’t think it’s wrong to avoid pointless suffering so that you can look after yourself. It’s OK not to endure, it’s OK not to hide your true feelings, and it’s OK to show your weaknesses. And it’s also OK to do the things you want, express your opinions, and enjoy your life. You should never be ashamed to say what you love. Nobody has a right to deny what your heart is attracted to.”
I’m still reading it obviously, but I would recommend it.
What I’m Watching
My partner and I have been making our way through all things Star Trek in timeline order (mostly). We’re currently nearing the end of Voyager season 2 and Deep Space Nine season 4. I haven’t watched any movies lately, but I’m excited to see The Creator at some point.
What I’m Playing
I game on a PS5 and Final Fantasy XIV is my main MMO. I just completed the remastered version of Life is Strange, which was amazing. I had played True Colors in the past, but not the original. I’ll play Before the Storm when I’m ready to get back into that world.
I just picked up the Phantom Liberty expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, but I’m rusty on the controls and story, so I started a new game yesterday. I also dinked around on Saint’s Row for a few days because it was PS Plus monthly free game, but I’m not sure it’s going to hold my interest.
Furbabies
This is a recent photo of Penelope and Leilani, our toy/mini aussies.
New Music
In case you missed it, I recorded and released a new album this week. I’m pretty happy with it. There are free download codes floating around, and if you completely missed them, comment and I’ll give you one.
This Week’s Posts
A Small But Important Change
I’ve changed my pronouns from they/them to they/she. I’m happy for folks to respectfully use either they or she.
Buttons
That’s all for this week! Thanks as always for reading.
Will check out the new album! I was thinking about getting the Cyberpunk expansion...I liked the original. But I had it on Google Stadia, which is now defunct- I think I can transfer my copy to Steam, but not even worth it to figure that out!
That is in the conversation for the coolest zafu/zabuton set I’ve ever seen.