Survivor's Guilt. (Though, I really shouldn't be)

 Where I work, they had a mass layoff here recently.  I've been there- getting pulled into a meeting- hearing; "Hey, if you're here, sorry but...." when shit went down, people started disappearing and the rest of us didn't really know what was going on!  We had a meeting since then about it and there are no other plans for any more layoffs- this was it.  So .... yay?

But I still feel guilty.  I mean, I'm grateful.  I'm humbled and I immediately thanked the good Lord for even protecting me from any whispers or mere anxiety of it.  Like I said, we had zero indications.  Just a lot of asking of numbers and how we can improve ourselves if disciplinary actions are taken.  But my numbers are good.  I've done this type of work for a long time, I know what I need to do and what I need to be doing to keep myself busy and make them happy.

Apparently there's been some mass layoffs everywhere.  I know some church family has been a bit anxious on the whispers of layoffs in their jobs too.

But I've been there.  4 years ago - huge mass exodus at American Cancer Society.  Mostly due to the whole country shutting down and at the time, ACS relied heavily on donations only.  If no one could get together for drives and whatnots because of covid, there was no money.  Fortunately during that time, I was actually making more on Unemployment than I was when I was working.  So it was both a blessing and a bonus.  (No work to save money?!  Yes please!)  I highly doubt that same $600 incentive bonus would be given this time around.  

I will pray and will keep both those affected by any layoffs as well as those being hounded by anxiety.  It's no fun to live like that.  And may they find better places they needed to be at because of this.

Season 9, Sins of the Horadrim.

The new seaosn, Season 9 wastes no time and starts July 1st 10am PST immediately following the conclusion of Season 8, Belial's Return.

I wasn't sure if I would do this next season but it looks like it's going to have some nice things, also while bringing some new features.

• New Seasonal Power Mechanic: Horadric Spells
• New Seasonal Items: Horadric Jewels
• New Seasonal Activity: Nightmare Dungeon Escalation
• New Seasonal Micro-Dungeons: Horadric Strongrooms
• New Nightmare Dungeon Activities
• New Season Journey and Season Blessings
• New Reliquary Battle Pass
• Nightmare Dungeon Affix Updates
• New Season Story and Questline
• New Seasonal Reputation
• New Uniques
• Keyboard and Mouse Support on Consoles

courtesy of Wowhead.com

 

I wasn't too fond of the Reliquary seasonpass system.  I felt it was lacking in items and rewards we'd normally get previously.  (Usually gaining, complete transmogs, emotes and specific class item gear.)  Especially since the cost of the season pass hadn't changed or become cheaper since losing items for what we earned.  

I will take a moment to look at it though.  There's currently a lot (almost overwhelming) of stuff going on in World of Warcraft that I want to finish up.  Since I've nearly completed Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3, I don't know if I want to go into another season pass right away.

Completed.

I completed Fortnite's Chapter 6, Season 3 and I wasn't even really trying.  I was having fun just doing the quests and Dailies in Lego Odyssey.  In doing so, I really completed 100 levels plus some.  (Last few levels, I've been enjoying some Festival Mainstage.)

Battle Pass, Chapt 6, Season 3 complete

Now I'll just casually work on unlocking the Superman rewards when they come available.  I mean, I have ample time to complete the bonus rewards.  Superman won't even unlock until July 11th.

Diablo IV Season 8, completed.

I've also completed DIV Season 8, Belial's Return.  I've got a few more days to try and finish chapter 6 for the pet, but if it's not completed, I still would consider this a win.

Fortnite, Chap 6, Season 3...

 I'm just playing Odyssey per normal.  Leveling up and playing the game and within a week I'm already level 60 and I've completed not only the OG pass, but the Lego pass already!

I'm anxiously waiting to see what happens next week with the spires!  I love the quest driven, yet free-style building we can experience in this game!

Added bonus, I discovered while reading some Fortnite news, if you link your Epic Games account to your MyDisney account (where Hulu/Disney) is at, you get a free Stormtrooper skin just by linking the accounts!

Another completion.

 

Lego Star Wars Pass, Completed

Music Pass, Sabrina Carpenter, Completed

OG, Completed

General Grievous, Completed

Bonus Rewards, Completed

Battle Pass, Completed.

My youngest has been playing Fortnite lately with a buddy of his.  He was happy to get Jarjar skin.

I was pleased to play enough legos and other player created maps to complete the passes.

I'm not a big super hero fan for the next chapter... but I will play for while.  I've been having fun playing legos.

It’s like it’s one of those N’Zoth’s secrets we didn’t see coming

“The first will be come his last, and he shall be no more.” 

If you’ve been playing World of Warcraft recently, some recent theories have emerged to help explain or piece together the story’s trajectory. Four expansions ago, we encountered ancient gods who whispered fragmented truths within the game. As time passed, the more you remembered those half truths, the more you could comprehend them.

With the recent (re)release of Snow White, I can’t help but think of what N’Zoth may have whispered about this.  (The above is my creative take on what he might have said if we look at what Snow White is for Disney.)

Released in 1937, this timeless classic propelled Disney to its current status. In recent years, Disney has strategically employed live-action remakes to maintain relevance and profitability. While Snow White, a classic that deserves recognition for its contributions to Disney’s legacy, seems to be the latest target of this strategy, it risks undermining the very essence of Disney’s remarkable achievements over the past nearly 100 years.

Finished.

The community we now live in has a book club.  This was the book for Feb.  (Starts actually Feb 22nd, but I couldn't put it down.)  This is a feel-good story of realizing what is important and special to you.  And noticing those special things along the way.

I gave it 5 *****

Now to find something else just as good to read.