Sunday 25 May

Was up lateish. Managed to get cleaned well. Showered and am heading out for a long walk. In my free time, I'm writing a full-length novel called "The Blood Dagger". I know I said I was retired, but sometimes, there is nothing to do. I don't strain over this project or try to be clever. Just things I always wanted to write, at a slow pace, circa 500 words a day. Would take me 3 1/2 months at the earliest, then some editing over some weeks.

Will not be using my disability pass from now on. Trouble is not many shops open this early. Maybe wait 20 minutes before I head to the station.

Back from a 1 1/2 hour walk in the sun. Feeling healthier. Should do this every weekend. Not so much running. Washed and put on the air conditioning. Mom says the house feels hot and she can't rest much nights. Was thinking she should sleep in my room sometimes to catch up on her rest.

Bought a $1 USD note from the flea market. I'm used to owning this but misplaced the last one I got. It was pretty beat up whereas this one is new. Cost me 7RM. Printed in Boston, Mass.

Gave Sis her wine and Frixion markers early since she will be abroad circa her birthday. Wearing my Seiko 5 Sports. Makes me happy. I don't need a GS or MT-G.

Checking the progress of my book and game (Fragment). Someone has taken Fragment from the slush pile, intrigued with the simple board and concept. They tried giving it a play as it seemed easy and had a good time despite the frequent stalemates. As for my novella, it has been marked as worth taking a look at by the editorial staff. Hooray, I passed the first hurdle: being in the slush.

I UHU-ed my everyday paperback Bible. Yea, the cheapo 10RM one I got at BookXcess. It had a spine split. I have a backup ESV in a leatherette case (maybe to give to someone), also e-Sword (with Strong's) on my iPad -the one I often peruse.

Work a bit on my novel (yes, I am trying to write a long one). Needs a little kiss of special. Ahh, done. Killed a pivotal character too early. Now she lives, deformed.

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Just past 10pm. I’ve showered, taken my meds, brushed. Yet to work out. Swept and mopped the shoebox we live in. Dad did some work as well and Mom cooked us chicken soup. I bought new harem pants, actually not full harems but baggy around the crotch. Should be good to wear with my frilly linen shirt.

I got 9 reads so far on Medium this month, and over 30 views. Doing okay. Am trying to cut down spending this June so I can enjoy and help with Bible meetings more. I need to allocate 150RM/month towards this. The rest, I can spend.