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🗣️ Ramble #8 ~ September 2026 🍂 (Patreon)

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2026-09-27 21:00:03
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2026-09

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Sit with me by the fire in this little cottage in the forest while the wind blows outside, as I tell you what's been on my mind... my recent move, the new hobbies I've started, making new friends, the movies I've seen lately (the Odyssey, Practical Magic 2), my frustration at this vicious quest for eternal youth, joining a choir, editing a book for a friend, what I'm doing today... all that and more 🧡

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David Green

Good morning Storm (well it’s morning here!). Thank you for your ramble. Firstly, just listening to you talk is therapeutic. Secondly, I found it extremely engaging. It was like a conversation with my neighbour! Man, you’ve given yourself a lot to do. Since you’re now into DIY, let me pass on some very specific advice I learned at the knee of my very handy Grandfather: as an inquisitive 8 year-old, I asked when a screw should be used in a timber joint as opposed to a nail. “Easy,” he replied, “you bang a nail in and if the wood splits, you should have used a screw.”. Hope this helps! 😆 . Sorry to hear you’ve been struggling. I’m dealing with a bit of that myself at the moment. What’s helping me is perspective. What helps me get perspective is doing stuff. Not just physical exercise (although that helps a lot) but seeking out activities with other people. Sometimes it’s been hard fighting against the sheer fatigue that seems to accompany depression but it has been worth it even for me at the beginning of my recovery journey. Really glad to hear you talking about the ballet and the choir. With regard to the eternal youth thing, it’s easy to blame this on everything from the media to the Internet to film producers etc. but I think the real weakness seems to be the human condition. We seem to be a weak species psychologically. Maybe a side-effect of evolving a big brain. I don’t know. Anyway. My own ramble of sorts. Just keep in your mind that you are fantastic at what you do. You’re valued and loved. 🥰

David Green

PS my day starts it 0530 when my dog 🐕 drags me out of bed for a walk! Perspective.

Joshua Payne

Hey Storm 👋, its good to hear how things are for u and whats going on in your life. Don't get down on things or get into depression, as someone who lives with it everyday, its not good. Glad u enjoyed the odyssey and spider-man. I really enjoyed both in imax. Big marvel fan so it was good to have a good marvel movie as after endgame its been all over the place. I did watch endgame encore, even tho I guess its technically not needed, it was good to rematch in cinema again and go through the emotions. I'm excited for doomsday. The whole women ageing, i always say its like makeup, women dont really need it as they are beautiful the way they are. But if they want makeup and anti-ageing cream then let them. I get it when people piss me off as they dont want to listen or care about things. Have someone at my work who pisses me off because of his laziness and not wanting to be there. There isn't much going on in my life. I started collecting pokemon cards, ones I like and ones I dont want I give to kids who cant get any to make them happy :) it makes me a bit happy inside helping others but it only last for so long before the depression goes back kicking. But I still plod along :)

David Green

Agree on the Marvel. Nice work with the Pokémon cards.

Kiei

Hi~ love your rambles ^^ Way to go on settling in the apartment and doing, learning new things. I don’t know how to properly use a drill yet haha but yes we all start somewhere for real. I recently got promoted with my job but not too happy with it lol however I’m looking to move as well. Will be taking a vacation to see a friend soon and see how things are there. I’ll have more freedom and tranquility so here’s hoping 🤞 Happy you’re doing better and feeling energized, empowered. It’s a really good feeling. Things sound heavy on your plate as well, so reminder to take care of you too. 🫶

SalamanderAG

The new odyssey? Good? 🤨 Oh, no.. 😂😂

R00k

Is this a foreshadowing of an Odyssey roleplay or a Calypso roleplay tending to our care?😳🙇‍♂️ Also, Japan is releasing its first filmed for imax movie with Godzilla Minus 0 coming out in a couple of months. I believe Minus 1, the prequel, is still showing on Netflix fyi. It’s very cool getting to hear the woman behind the awesome audios in this type of vibe for once, glad you’re doing good off screen

Jesse

Congrats on the move. I know those can be stressful. Thanks for doing the ramble. They're very relaxing.

Sigmund

Hello Storm, hope you had a nice week? I'm glad you're feeling really comfortable in your new home. I had missed the Ramble, and I am delighted to hear them again. I hope you succeed in your projects. Thanks for sharing, and take care Storm 💚

ALLEYCAT

Glad to hear you’re settling in at your new place and that you’re making new friends. Your renovating experience reminded me of watching my dad renovating our home. He always seemed to know what he was doing. I am definitely going to have him teach me more about that. Glad to see you found a way to get out of your depression. In terms of sequels, the Spider-man one was pretty good, but Captain America: The Winter Soldier is definitely the best sequel I’ve seen. I also saw the Odyssey on imax. Not the best in my opinion. Nolan is a great director, but this was not his best. I’m also spoiled by Epic: The Musical and older Odyssey movies On the aging subject. Aging is a natural part of life. You should appreciate how you look now and should definitely take care of yourself, but let tomorrow take care of itself. “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.” My sister took ballet when she was little and I could tell it requires hard work and dedication, but she seemed to enjoy it at the time and I’m sure you will too. She and my brother were both in choir back in high school. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it and do well. You already have the voice of an angel, and the fact that you want to take it seriously is going to serve you well. I wish your friend luck on her novel. My mom is also trying to find time to write a novel of her own. I looked at what she had done far and am excited to see what the finished product will be. Excited to hear how things work out for you Storm. I know you’ll crush it

ALLEYCAT

I would be down for an Odyssey audio series (so long as it’s based on the original material or Epic: The Musical)

ALLEYCAT

Agreed. You should definitely check out Epic: The Musical. Best adaptation of the Odyssey I’ve seen in a long time

jared_

Congrats on the move Storm! Glad to hear your new place is slowly coming together. Don't know if you've used or are interested in one of those laser distance measurers. They've helped me a lot on moves especially when setting up furnitures and finishes. You gotta share what's your secret on how you are managing all the setting up, doing audios, additional work, plus the hobbies. I could barely squeeze hobbies on top of work 😅 But I'm glad to hear you get to do all these, meet new people in the process, learn new stuff, and enjoy them too. I can see that you really have passion on the things that you do. If joining the choir sticks, any chance we get to hear you sing in one of your audios again 👀 Love the quote at the end. "When you have dreams, you're the only one that can make them happen." 100% agree. I've been scouting new places lately. I've been meaning to move again soon but this time to a more permanent place. There's so many things to consider now and the changes can sometimes be daunting, but definitely exciting. As for hobbies, I've found myself loving running and rucking lately. I've been trying to lean on healthier habits that get me outside more. I'm thinking of joining a club; meet new people too. Btw, you can rant all you want on these! Or just pop one out even on mundane things, would even listen to you just narrate an ikea instruction manual 😂 but in all seriousness, thanks for this. Missed the rambles. Love the ad hoc stuff 😊 Wishing you the best in your new home Storm

Would You Kindly

Thank you for sharing some of your thoughts with us :) it’s nice to hear the person behind the scenes and know how you’re doing. I also saw the Odyssey and my god I thought it was SO good. Moving is definitely EXTREMELY stressful and can be so overwhelming at first. My recent move to California was so nerve-wracking while I was waiting for my car to arrive and trying to get everything situated. Ive done a lot of DIY work over the years, installing shelves, putting together computers, tables, ripping up carpet and dealing with asbestos, you name it 😂. You definitely strike me as a “Im a lone wolf and want to figure this out myself,” but if you have any questions or need help with anything, please feel free to ask here or send me a message. Im proud of you for trying some new hobbies and overall stepping out of your comfort zone. I hope you’re able to make some nice friends and it helps get rid of some of the feelings of loneliness/depression you’ve been dealing with 🖤

BT

DIY projects, feeling strong and powerful, choir, girl you’re rockin’ it! Sounds like you’re in a much better place and I hope you’re happy! Love getting a little look into your world.

Alex / Jin

hey storm. I'm glad to hear you're in your new place and safe.

M Master Alpha

Hey Storm i hope you had a nice Week. As many others here i hope you feel comfortable in your new Home and i hope you get your Home to what you dreamed on. Thanks for Sharing this with us and take care Storm 💜

Fraye

Heya Storm! Nice to hear a new ramble from you :) Ooph, yeah, the aftermath of moving 😮‍💨 My partner and I still have lamps to hang, shelves to attach, boxes to unpack and so on. I know how to work a drill, although not as experienced. So I still need to gather some courage to start finishing those chores. About the movies; I’m not as much into movies anymore compared to 10 years ago. Quality surely regressed. The Odyssey was pretty cool. I recognized a lot of the story beats because I have translated the original Greek texts back in highschool. The scenes with Cyrce were pretty intense 🫪 You’re surely not the only one with opinions on life and society in 2026. The world seems more and more like a madhouse these last few years. I sometimes struggle to be hopeful about the future when I look at the grand scheme of things… The choir is awesome! I was in a choir back in my teen years. Nowadays I mostly sing in the car and under the shower 😊 Recently I visited an open night of a choir, just for the heck of it. I discovered it’s something I’d really love to do in the future, just not now, it would make my weeks way too busy! I really need a few nights at home during the week as well, and since I also need to exercise, the priority for now is volleyball. So I joined a volleyball group in the village that we moved to. I was a little nervous with all these new people, but I noticed the second evening I played with them, I was more secure in myself and had more fun playing the game :) Funny how these things can go. Time… I have such a toxic relationship with time. To be honest; I’m really conscious of how I spend my time and what I wanna do with the time that I have, but sometimes it feels like time is slipping through my fingers. Sometimes I wish there were more hours in the day, so I could do more of what I love doing… but alas, we have to make do with what we have. That’s my rant so far. Again, it was nice to hear from you again! I’m glad the move went when and you’re doing your best to settle in and find your place! Wishing all the best and blessings! Much love! 🧡

CaiusPerryn

It's a great idea to get involved in some local groups in your new community. Your new choir experience sounds like the kind of community choir that I've been hoping to find since college. Are there any songs yet that you're especially excited about? I'm looking forward to hearing about how well you settle in to your new home. I moved to my current residence three years ago, and I've been way too dormant, barely involved in anything outside of work. It sounds like you've already made several wise decisions about getting active and meeting new people. Best wishes! Or, as my former college choir director used to say to us after every rehearsal, "Live long... (and prosper.)"

SalamanderAG

That actually sounds pretty dope

houzi

Ballet, a choir, and ad hoc book editor? You somehow still manage to surprise us all with how talented you are. Happy to see this move has already given you so many opportunities to nourish your creative spirit ☺️ Sounds like this new chapter in your life has also been a net positive for your mental health 💛 I refuse to watch The Odyssey unIess I can see it in an IMAX 70MM theatre. But I think the closest one is states away in California 💀 I haven't seen Practical Magic, so my brain immediately thought "there's a botox scene?" 😂 Ohohohoho. You're gonna poke the bear with this one. Listening to this at work almost drove me into ranting and raving on the spot. I'm usually all for people doing what they want with their bodies. What I have a problem with is that companies and social media are pushing unrealistic standards en masse as if they were normal. Botox, fillers, and surgeries? Sometimes I just want to shake people and tell them "YOU DON'T NEED IT. STOP IT." And the irony is that these things will often do the opposite. Routine use over time will make people look older and overworked instead of "youthful". And then there are options for people to DIY botox at home? There's a real risk of infection or a botched injection. Y'all also don't need to get your face serviced every few months like a car! The sad part is, when women aren't being shamed for doing these things to "stay young", they're being criticized for "letting themselves go". And then companies take advantage of this. They monetize people's fears and insecurities by encouraging social media influencers to sell their products. Listen. I don't need some 14 year old showing me her skincare routine and peddling anti-aging serums to me 🫩 Online culture warps our idea of what's normal and what self-care actually is. No one should be judged for aging, which is natural and happens to everyone. We don't need to worry about looking young. We should focus on living happy and healthy lives. This can mean taking care of your body through exercise and eating well, or protecting your mental health by not constantly comparing yourself to unrealistic standards. Rant over 😮‍💨 I wouldn't say you'd be bullying anyone. If anything, speaking out against the idea that women have to look young forever helps push back on that societal pressure. Please feel free to go on your own rant. I feel like we'd actually all love to hear that 😂 Hopefully I'll find some big changes soon, too. (hopefully we all will) Cause I think I'm reeaallyy close to convincing my siblings to take a beginner's boxing class with me and that punching each other would be a great family bonding experience 🙂 Always wishing you the best, Storm! Your rambles always seem to have a way of encouraging all of us 😊 Channel your inner Bob the Builder! Become the Early Bird! We believe in you! 🔨💪

Message in a bottle ASMR

LMAO “get your face serviced every few months like a car” 😭😭 but YES, exactly!! It’s the way these things have become so normalised that gets me, especially when literal teenagers are being sold anti-ageing products?? 🤔 Insane. I may have to unleash the full rant at some point 😂 Also, sibling boxing as family bonding sounds like a great idea actually, I support it 😂🥊 And I am TRYING to channel Bob the Builder but I haven't had the time to do much cuz I've been working hard for October... (but the caulking gun has come in handy for those cracks 🤭)

Message in a bottle ASMR

Giving the Pokemon cards you don’t want to kids who can’t get them is such a sweet thing to do 🥹 I’m sorry you’re still having such a rough time with the depression though... 🫂 Yesss the IMAX experience was awesome 🤩

Message in a bottle ASMR

We're doing Photograph by Cody Fry which is a song about time passing and it's pretty sad but beautiful. I’m really glad I pushed myself into joining things here, terrifying initially 😂 but it’s already making the new place feel more like home. And maybe this is your sign to find your own choir/community thing again too! Live long… and prosper 🖖😂

Message in a bottle ASMR

Joining volleyball despite being nervous is amazing, well done you 🥹 And GOD yes to the toxic relationship with time. Growing older is realizing how little time we actually have left 😭🧡

Message in a bottle ASMR

😂 I’m stubbornly determined to learn all the DIY stuff myself, but I would much much rather have somebody else do it for me 😭 And thank you 🖤 Getting myself out and trying new things has helped a lot already. Also moving all the way to California sounds WAY more stressful than my move, especially having to wait for your car!!

Message in a bottle ASMR

Waking up early is the main secret, although it feels like I am trying to cram 36 hours of activities into a 24 hour day 😂😭 I do have a laser level, it's pretty cool 👀 And no promises on choir Storm appearing in an audio… but never say never 😂 I hope you find the right place for your move too, joining a club sounds like a really good next step!!

Message in a bottle ASMR

Hahaha your grandfather’s DIY advice is pretty useful 😭😂 I’m not convinced “find out by splitting the wood” is best practice but I WILL remember it now. And I really relate to what you said about doing things to get some perspective. Getting myself out of the house and around people has helped me, even when initially I’d rather hide away. I personally think we look at ourselves too much, in this society. Too many mirrors (literally.) We're not even supposed to look at ourselves this much, it's made us go crazy and narcissistic. Thank you for all the lovely words!!

Message in a bottle ASMR

Thank you 🧡 Ballet is definitely going to humble me VERY quickly 😩 Your mum writing a novel too is so cooooool! I bet you must be excited!!

Message in a bottle ASMR

We can both learn to wield a drill properly together 😂 And congrats on the promotion, even if it’s turned out to be a slightly disappointing one! I really hope the trip gives you a chance to see whether moving there could give you that freedom/tranquility you’re looking for 🤞🧡 And thank you for the reminder too... 🙏

jared_

So much energy! You're really living life 😄 Hoping you're still getting all the rest you need in all this. Let women age but let's not fast track the aging with lack of sleep 😂 Will be joining a workout group soon! Excited but also a bit intimidated cause these guys are the real deal 😅 but they do push me to go further And thanks! Fingers crossed all goes well. And on yours too 😊 Good luck on all of the endeavors Storm

Would You Kindly

You’re an incredibly creative person so I know you’ll figure it out. If you do end up having anything that you need suggestions for or help with you could always post it. Maybe everyone’s combined brain power could help. Stress and anxiety is all relative anyway so it doesn’t diminish how you felt during your move! No minimizing allowed 😂 Also, if I had a question related to your channel in terms of a business inquiry, where should I ask it?

houzi

It is insane! Literal children trying to sell anti-wrinkle miracle fruit extract tightening placebo face cream 😫 But we have to look past the picture perfect social media filter that's being forced on us. We feel like we're always under a lens being scrutinized, but the majority of people around us are just going about their daily lives. We'd be so much happier just living and being ourselves. I'll stop myself before I go on another full rant, complete with shouting and unnecessary arm flailing. (I eagerly await a rant from you. Complete with shouting, arm flailing, and random bursts of the southern accent 😂) There are many useful tools and gadgets like a caulking gun 👀 Busy bee with the spirit of an eager beaver that you are! But I believe a certain someone wisely advised "baby steps" 🤭 As they say, Bob the Builder didn't build Rome in a day. The important thing is that you're learning, proudly doing things with your own two hands, and creating a home that's all yours 😌💛 Excited for October, but don't overwork yourself!

Message in a bottle ASMR

😂 dude I think social media is literally rotting people's brains. It numbs mine and (at the same time) triggers me every time I scroll on instagram, hence why I periodically remove it 🥲 There's a lot to rant about. but as per usual, the only way to "lead" is by example, so we gotta be the people who DON'T succumb to the pressure? so other people can see that it's possible

houzi

Dude. I'm pretty sure I've already suffered irreversible brain damage 🙃 I know what you mean. The algorithm just overstimulates our brains. We scroll past puppies playing with ducks, some lady telling us we need fillers, and then seeing tragedies overseas. ALL WITHIN MINUTES. It's no wonder we start to feel numb. Our sense of normal has been skewed by social media. Compassion fatigue is also a very real thing. We become numb, burnt out, detached, and even isolated from one another. I miss the days of Boaty McBoatFace and that raccoon that washes its cotton candy 🥲 There was that lawsuit recently where the jury found (Meta) was harmful to young people's mental health. A good step forward, but I think you're still right about all of us taking the lead. While we can't all just opt out completely, we can learn to recognize and see past the bullshit. To choose to engage with content creators that do and make cool things. I'm just glad my Instagram feed now mostly shows me tattoo and food content 😂 While I miss your Instagram, you're right to step away when you need to. It's an actionable step that we can all do when we start to feel the emotional overload. Connect with our local communities and find like-minded people (like joining a choir 😏). I can literally talk about this forever 😂

ALLEYCAT

I am. If you’d like to read it I’ll let you know when she’s finished. Might be a minute though since she is a very busy woman

Coco

Heeeeeyy, so glad your move has been doing well and I hope you'll enjoy your new apartment, I haven't watched any movie at the movie theater for a long time, but I watched Shelter with Jason Statham on my phone, it's been so long since I took some time for myself and watch a film to chill. My liver hasn't been doing so well, I have to watch what I eat and I'm on a diet, so it means less sugar... Also I've been killing myself at work I want to make money so for the past month I have less time for myself, and last week I had to do the last tram 3 times in the week, which means I was ending work around 1.30am and by the time I go back to my house and sleep it is 3am x) Let me tell you the night from Sunday to Monday I almost slept 10 hours straight 😂All in all life's going ok, I go on a walk more often to try to help my liver, I also steal my dad's bike from time to time and well I hope my body will stop whatever it is doing ! Have a nice time at your new apartment and see you next time I have an idea or for a ramble 😎

Message in a bottle ASMR

I trick myself by telling myself "wake up and then you're allowed to have a nap later" 😂 and sometimes I'll have one, sometimes not, but at least it gets me up!

Message in a bottle ASMR

Totally do local stuff yes, cuz social media also makes you feel very small in a very wide, tough world? When to be honest... our "real" world is actually not that huge, it's mostly our environment and the people around us 🤷‍♀️

houzi

Exactly! Social media really has its way of skewing our perception, doesn't it? Ironically it's the "small" local activities that can help us feel grounded. Taking small steps, like visiting a local coffee shop or going for a walk in the park, can show us how manageable the world really is. Life becomes less exhausting when we realize the people around us are just ordinary people sharing the same space. Today I'll be visiting an autumn night market myself 🤭 Good luck with your home projects and any potential choir or ballet performances 👀💛 Hopefully I'll be able to punch my siblings (or myself) soon 😌

Meilow

Late to the party sadly. Listening yo your rantbles on the (very much early) morning always lift up some of my anxiety of the day. Glad to see that everything is sorting out, moving out and getting your new home suited to your taste sure isn't an easy task! I'm not really in the DIY team either, so I can feel and understand the struggles xD But yeah, as you said, you gotta start somewhere, it's the only way to improve ! On a side note, I also try to motivate myself to move forward and do things to not stagnate. Fixing goals and pushing towards it is the best thing we can do to handle our lives I think, even though it's not always easy. P.S. : yes, let women age, even though everyone seems to want to be younger and younger. P.P.S : I always feels weird writing things like this, I prefer talking about what I do and everything that happens in my life face to face rather than through text. So I mostly react to what you say. Still, I honestly agree with most of your opinions so you're not alone out there 😁 Have a nice day Storm !