***MY 31ST BIRTHDAY***
This coming Friday (June 3rd), I’m going to be a
31-year-old man, but I’ll still be a big kid at heart. Age is all about mind
over matter: if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. I may be too old for a lot
of things, but playing with action figures, playing with Legos, snuggling with
animals, and writing whacky stories are not among them. Action figures of
Konnor, Viktor, and Sting from the WWE are just the beginning for me. June is
going to be an eventful month for me in three different ways, my birthday on
the third being one of them.
On June 8th, five days after I turn 31, I’m
finally going to have my sleep study. I know this sounds boring to a lot of
people, but to me, it’s the most important way I can take care of myself.
Whenever I’ve refrained from doing creative activities, it was always because I
was too mentally exhausted to carry on with my day. I would go to bed late and
wake up late, still feeling sluggish and shitty. The sleep study will determine
if I need an oxygen mask for my sleep apnea, which I probably will. Having that
oxygen mask and continuing to eat healthy and exercise will be my saving grace
when it comes to my lack of energy. More energy means more creativity. More
creativity means a happier audience. A happier audience means a happier me.
Three days after I have my sleep study, I’m going to the
White River Amphitheater in Auburn ,
Washington
All in all, living on this earth for 31 years has been a
great experience. I got to go on many vacations to both American and foreign
places. I got to see many concerts of bands I love. I got to snuggle with many
puppies and kitties over the years. I’ve written many stories and songs and had
them self-published. I’ve met many wonderful people along the way. I got to do
all of these things with my loving family on both sides of the marriage. The
best part of all of this? I’ve got many more decades to go, many of which will
be filled with even more magical moments. Never forget the power of love and
happiness; it doesn’t just end after your birthday. We’ve got ears, say cheers!
***WEEKLY SHORT STORY CONTESTS AND COMPANY***
The new week started a few days ago, but not to worry,
because I still have a few more days left before the deadline. The prompt will
be “Cracked Mirrors” and my story will be called “Subway Smackdown”. It goes
like this:
CHARACTERS:
Khan Shou, Monster Warrior
PROMPT CONFORMITY: The damage to Venice ’s car includes shattered mirrors.
SYNOPSIS: In a dystopian future where monsters roam the city
freely, Venice ’s
car is vandalized as she leaves her apartment. The only way she can get to her
first modeling gig without being late is to take the subway. Venice tries to find a comfortable place to
sit, but the subway train is covered in filthy creatures, both in attitude and
appearance. Khan Shou, a seven-foot tall piece of raw meat, takes special
interest in her and tries to coax her into a romantic relationship. With no
fighting skills and nobody to help her, Venice
has to brave this subway ride as best as she can.
On a side note, I’m going to be featured in the WSS’s
monthly magazine for submitting “Tiger Bullet Kick” in their June edition. I
consider that to be an early birthday present!
***DARK FANTASY WARRIORS***
It took me three attempts to get Christopher Brown right, so
now I can set my sights on Andrew Bradley, the English mercenary from “Ninja”.
For a reference picture, I think I’m going to use Freddie from the second Final
Fight game. He’s got the size, the hairy body, and the military getup, so he’ll
be perfect for drawing Andrew. Hopefully, it’ll only take one attempt this time.
Hehe!
***BUMPER STICKER OF THE DAY***
We have a daughter in public school who hasn’t been knocked
up yet. We have a son in public school who hasn’t shot any of his classmates,
but he does sell drugs to your honor student. Plus, he knocked up your daughter.
