IRL Update (May Vlogcast alternative) (Patreon)

Hello everyone,

Just a quick post going over some things that have happened with me lately and how despite trying on two occasions to film this May 2021's Vlogcast, I've decided not to do it in video form this month.

So just consider this an alternative to the video version of it.

Work cancellations:

Earlier in the month, during the first week or so of May I had many cancellations at my day job. How things go for me these days is that I'm essentially an additional team member, going in o work when needed, and leaving to come home as soon as the work is done.

It's not an ideal job, and rather boring to be honest, but it pays.

This job is generally less stressful than my previous one though, and up until now I haven't minded this arrangement as I've generally done the same full-time hours, earning the same if not slightly more money than I did before anyway.

But I was supposed to be offered a permanent contract at this place back in January/February... which never happened, and I went through a period of 9 days where all of my shifts were cancelled. This obviously would have been nice if it was planned, or paid holiday but I essentially went over a week with zero income which.... isn't exactly good.

I am fine, though. I keep money aside for situations such as this so please don't worry about it. I'm not right now, and the cancellations seem to have passed.

This was around the time I was going to film May 2021's Vlog and it was starting to make me feel anxious about everything, and I was visibly not in the mood to do it and switched off the camera midway through.

Relatives in hospital:

At the same time as my work cancellations, one of my family members here at home got very ill very quickly, and on the approach to me going back into work I decided on their behalf to phone the hospital and get them booked in.

It was one of those situations where they were too stubborn, or perhaps convinced the issue would resolve itself without medical attention but... it wasn't looking good.

The short version is they they are fine now, and back home now after spending around 4 days in hospital and being given a lot of medication to bring home.

Again, this was something bothering me when trying to record the first vlog attempt, so I just didn't bother.

A lot of pain, and minor surgery:

And finally, this week was the final straw in an ongoing medical issue I've had for at least the last 7 months or so.

I won't go into too much detail as it's not pleasant, but I've had a problem with some of my toes for a while now. It never because a serious issue until I started this current job of mine in October, where I'm walking around a LOT more than I used to.

In November I had the issue looked at and have had small, temporary fixes every couple of months since then, but enough was enough.

This Wednesday just gone was probably the most painful it's ever been, where I was essentially having my foot sliced open by my own nails... 

And now, as of yesterday I think I've had the issues resolved.

So now my feet bandaged up in wait of a check-up on Monday, and I'm off work until at least Wednesday to give them time to heal. So again, all of this has been going on whilst thinking of filming the vlog and I've just not been in the right headspace to do it.

The Next Video:

All of this does somewhat throw plans for my next video up into the air as I was already stuck with the writing process for this one...

And secondly, I did plan on getting some b-roll footage of me playing various heavy-movement VR games for demonstrative purposes in this video which I can't comfortably do right now because of... well, not being able to walk too good.

So yeah, as this Vlog was going to be done after this months video, the bonus was going to tell you guys that I'm considering a video on Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin.

Like I say, I'm a little stuck on writing this one as it's obviously not what I'd normally cover... but the world of Psychonauts and the idea of it being an introductory video to VR games on the channel seem like good enough reasons to do it.

Even more so since I've had people comment on the Psychonauts video telling me to play it. (btw, by the time that video was uploaded, I had already played and finished Rhombus of Ruin)

…At the moment I'm thinking it'd be a fun way to give a PSVR owners perspective on VR gaming as a whole, seeing as I'm fully aware that headset is one of the least powerful headsets on the market...

…And how it's opened up the doors to new styles of games to me...

…As well as being a quick review of Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin.

But it's still in limbo at the moment.

If I can't get into the mood of writing about it I'll shelve it for now, and write about something else. In the mean time I'm just sculpting stuff in Dreams to take my mind off of a few things as I feel it's what I need to do for a bit.

Thanks everyone. See you around.

- Pete