Sorry for my absence, but at work it's stock-taking-time. So, the last few days were all in preperation for the big one and from tomorrow to tuesday the horror will take place. That means I'm gonna be stressed out. A lot.
But you know what's helping? Wearing your favorite artsy-nerd-shirt!
jekyll:
Nice shirt!
Day two of my time with my family is almost over. Yesterday I arrived, fixed a few technical problems at my parants home and later had some coffee and delicious cake together with my mum & dad, my brother, his new girlfriend and their kids. My parents were babysitting for the night and shortly after one brother left, my other brother joined us for dinner....
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brickman:
Sounds like you had a good time despite a minor delay. Glad you had a good couple of day. Bet that cake was good. really like your photos.
shinbaka:
Yes, it was delicious! Even if I use a lot recipes from my mom, it's never as good as hers. Glad you like the pictures! Photography definitely became one of very important hobbies. Even if a lot aren't any good, but you start seeing the world different. And it's a good motivation to get my lazy ass out of the house. XD
Off to Vienna where I'm going to visit my family. On todays schedule: fixing stuff at my parents house and later get drunk at my brothers place. Good times ahead!
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shinbaka:
Thank you @brickman, my brother! Yeah, the last two days were purest heart-balm. Even if not everything went smoothly, time I can spend with my family is something I treasure a lot.
brickman:
Me too. Family if always forefront. We spent a crazy afternoon yesterday with my mom, sister, her husband and two of her kids. My mom is 73 is she is worse than my sisters kids. Hope your family made you some of the dishes you grew up with and love. Also hope you got a couple of beverages in.
Well, that would actually DO explain a lot...
ariae:
LOL
shinbaka:
Yeah, @artillery, that was pretty much my first reaction too. Followed by an "Oh shit, that's SO true!" XD
Sometimes, when a day sucks, there is a good, homemade therapy at my disposal. Getting drunk while watching movies. Today it was Escape from New York, followed by Escape from L.A. and, as a nice little extra, the good old classic Robocop. I have to watch the new one soon, just to see how much they fucked it up. Or maybe it's a...
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shinbaka:
It is indeed, @brickman! Especially Escape from L.A. is awesome. Plissken is just badass! When it comes to remakes, The Thing also comes to mind. Another great remake! And... damn, that's so incredible sweet! I would love to have that kind of refuge, but to be honest, my somewhat complicated relationship is more than often one of the reasons why I'm down... Actually, that might be a good topic for a blog, when I have more time.
brickman:
Sorry to hear that as I know the strength of a strong partner. I have been with my wife for almost 25 years, married for almost 23.,,.....I really like the Kurt Russell version. Actually anything with him.
Yesterday I finally bought new headphones and it was about time! My old ones died moths ago and I've been using in-ear-plugs ever since. But they have absolutely zero noise-cancelling, so it's either turning up the volume to deafening levels or hear more of the surroundings than music. And in the train/tram/bus it's just horrible. And here they are, connected to my MP3-player blasting out...
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No work this week and the way it affects me is formidable. My mood as a whole is suddenly way better, at night I actually get some rest and - this might be the reason for that - I dream again. Yes, I know... scientifically speaking you dream every night, but usually I can't remember them. And that is hard for me, because I used...
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brickman:
great pictures and I would kill for a piece of that cake
shinbaka:
Thank you, @brickman ! And no need to kill for a piece of that. It's one of the easiest recipes I ever came across. So if you are interested, just let me know!
Me, doing the dishes, seems to upset evil spirits who are trapped in my glasses. Seriously. They scream in agony...
Well, I literally haven't drawn in years, but just like that it hit me just now and I made a quick sketch and added some PS-how-it-could-look-if-I-had-more-time-edits. Is it any good? Hell no, but for a quick work it's okay. At least for my standards. (Yeah, I'm not really good. I wasn't bad when I was little, but it just feels like every single blooming artistic...
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shinbaka:
Well, my reply is rather late as well... T___T Glad you found it (although now I really wish it was better drawn >_< ) and hope you liked it at least a little bit! <3 @kaiserin
gaia:
❥ excellent drawing!.
Because sometimes it is best, to do something constructive to even out bad mood. Of course it's not always working, or it's leading to other bad things. Like... obesity.
But look at these homemade chocolate-chip-cookies... Look at them! You know, you want them! (And I'm totally willing to share too!)
velour:
Raaaaah they look so yummie *_*
shinbaka:
(~￣▽￣)~ Thank you! And you know, there are ALWAYS cookies to spare and share!
No sign of old pains fading. It's been years since a blade carved open a vent for trapped emotions. Every wrinkle, bump, every single unevenness is a memento - or memorial - of me losing to myself. All that I know.
And yet, although it's more like a graveyard now, an abandoned battlefield, a field of shame, there is still an ongoing battle. Every day.
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shinbaka:
Thanks, @brickman ... I know it might not be an usual entry, but I try to make this blog as personal and honest as possible. This has (and actually still is) a big part of my life. It's just... like an ex-alcoholic must feel. A constant struggle, knowing if you get weak again, it won't just stop there and it will probably destroy you. So... yes, a permanent armistice would be much appreciated.
brickman:
I will be pulling for you. I know how hard it is to keep demons at bay. The personal and honest nature is what lead me to read your blog.
Today is the first day since Friday evening I'm fever-free! Yeah, took a little longer than expected and I'm on sick leave till tomorrow, BUT it's getting better! I was also able to eat something again and had my first coffee today. I'm so sick of tea right now, although I usually love tea.
So, what's the best thing to do if you start feeling...
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