Both sides of the story.

Good news:

• My mood appears to be lifting, albeit slightly.
• We won our first game of the season yesterday!
• Inching closer to the beach house. Two more days! Al...most...there!
• Belief in humanity was bolstered last night when a stranger invaded my world and dropped random items out of boredom. I'm worried this may have effectively nerfed the next few bosses (given I took down the Bell Gargoyles in 4 hits), but I can always just unequip.

Bad news:

• Still feeling fairly pensive. Not out and out despondent, but more...quiet. It's weird. I'm not sure if I like it.
• Still scared of making contact. Definitely need to grow a set and just go for it. You never know until you ask.
• Exhausted. Maybe playing Dark Souls until 1AM last night wasn't the best idea. I couldn't help it, I just needed to try that new gear!
• Long day of work ahead. Imminent despair...
• Weather for Thurs - Sun looks horrible, sunshine-wise! So much for getting a tan =(

- marty..

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