I was only scheduled to work four days this next week instead of five, and I was pretty happy about it. Unfortunately I let the manager talk me into working on Wednesday, too, so now it's just today and Friday. Today I spent a long time playing Picross DS, which helps clear my mind almost as well as Minesweeper on old Windows computers. I play the same levels over and over again while I daydream. I don't know why puzzles make me feel better, but they do.
After I finally put away the DS, I watched some of an old anime called Fruits Basket. I remember seeing the manga around a lot when I was in high school but I can't figure out why it was so popular. It's very dramatic but most of the drama doesn't make any sense to me. Maybe it didn't adapt well to TV?
I finished Fruits Basket some time after lunch, then started playing Story of Seasons. I've been playing for over 200 hours now. I'm still trying to get the last country to trade with me at the market, but to do that I have to ship a ton of cooked foods and farm products. By the time I can trade with them I might get bored with the whole game itself.
After I finally put away the DS, I watched some of an old anime called Fruits Basket. I remember seeing the manga around a lot when I was in high school but I can't figure out why it was so popular. It's very dramatic but most of the drama doesn't make any sense to me. Maybe it didn't adapt well to TV?
I finished Fruits Basket some time after lunch, then started playing Story of Seasons. I've been playing for over 200 hours now. I'm still trying to get the last country to trade with me at the market, but to do that I have to ship a ton of cooked foods and farm products. By the time I can trade with them I might get bored with the whole game itself.
There are still a few more hours of my day off left to enjoy. I think I'll spend at least a couple of them with a book. Right now I'm reading Ember Rising by S.D. Smith. It's the third book in a series about rabbits fighting against tyrannical birds of prey. The main characters are a brother and sister who are trying to find their way back to their parents and baby brother, who they were separated from when their home was attacked by wolves (Not sure why wolves are in league with birds, but OK). Their seemingly simple quest to be reunited with their family has evolved throughout the series and now the siblings are part of much bigger events than they would previously have imagined.
Reading a book is a great way to spend some time on a day off. Writing a book would be another great way to spend one, if I could find the focus and energy. On the other hand, I am also interested in learning more about animating. One of these days I'll create something to be proud of. Or just read some really nice books. Have a day!