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Work is normally not complete shit, but it certainly is this week. I think the universe knows I'm going on vacation next week and then decided to make this week hell instead of a normal week.
That said, I finished The Expanse (amazing show and I just want more!!!) and I'm hopelessly addicted to Cobalt Core. I've completed about 6 runs now and have one more ship and character to unlock, and then I "only" have to beat it about 20 more times to get all the memory logs. It's a very addicting game!
I'm going to have to find a show or two to occupy me in the next 2 weeks on vacation, though. I like traveling, but I'm skipping it this time to be frugal and I'm just having a staycation. I may drive somewhere for a couple days, but nothing crazy.
I'm also trying to get into the habit of reading more. I don't think I'll ever get to the point of reading double digits books per year (my adhd riddled brain just needs too many vidya games), but I'm trying to at least read a few days a week. That said, with me growing increasingly frustrated with computers (a thing I'm calling ROBS, rapid onset boomer syndrome), maybe I'll get more into reading to get away from screens (I work in software, so I really should be using a screen at home as little as possible).
I've been trying to read more lately too. I used to read constantly as a kid and got out of it somewhere along the way. Hopefully we can both keep up with it!
That's pretty much my story, too. I was one of the biggest readers in my class at school growing up and even as a young adult, I still read a lot (probably 10 books a year or so). Somewhere along the way in the last few years, I just fell off. I think part of it is finding a book or genre that really reignites me in that regard. I had a book a few years ago that did do that for a few months, but I need to make it a habit. I want to reduce screen time in my life, in general, and getting back into reading will help so much with that, while still allowing my hyperactive mind to explore cool universes!