New Beginnings: Balancing Baby, Creativity, and Returning to Routine

Time to shake the rust off, today is the baby’s one month doctor’s appointment and now I’ll begin the process of getting into my old habits. Ideally I’ll be writing at least three times a week, everyday will be subject to change for a couple months. Putting in the effort to write whenever I can is exercise, I’ll also need to start exercising. During the last month my intention was to ignore myself and put all focus on the family, now we begin to transition towards normal life. I wasn’t caring about what I ate or how much, there needed to be fuel constantly coming in and there’s no telling when the next meal will be. On the exercise front, all free time has been best used to rest. I’ll be returning to the podcast this week also, the bois were doing a great job while I was gone. I’ve also made progress on a kids book I wrote, the woman who runs the daycare for my princess suggested I write one about The Girl in the Silver Boots. The words have been written, yesterday I began trying some AI generated art and was pleased with the results, progress will begin again. Hopefully the book will be out before Christmas time, not for it to be a Christmas present, but I would like to start the new year with one less thing on my plate. Besides baby, blog, and book, most of my energy goes into the podcast, thinking about where I want to take it. Before I even started leave I was making plans for how I would adjust my outfit and background. There was purple and gold throne I ordered that was delayed six weeks, then another three weeks to deliver to the warehouse only to find out the contained had suffered water damage. Believe it or not there is more than one place that sells thrones, so I found another and it will hopefully be delivered this Wednesday right before I return to the podcast. 

Wrecking and Rapping ep 33

In this lively podcast episode, the hosts engage in a humorous debate about the best Ninja Turtle, explore the importance of preparation in various contexts, and discuss the preparedness of Disney characters. They delve into emotional preparedness, the historical significance of SpaceX’s achievements, and wrap up with a thought-provoking trolley game that presents ethical dilemmas. The conversation is filled with pop culture references, laughter, and insightful commentary on the nature of being prepared.

Wrecking and Rapping ep 32

In this episode of Wrecking and Rapping, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about the importance of honesty in relationships, the implications of communication styles, and the historical context of Mexican Independence. They also delve into trivia about Kaiju, share humorous anecdotes, and promote various personal projects, all while maintaining a light-hearted and entertaining atmosphere.

Wrecking and Rapping ep 31

In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore a variety of topics ranging from nostalgic video games like Parappa the Rapper to the significance of Baobab trees. They delve into the concept of perception, discussing how it shapes understanding and cultural references, including the famous 316 quote. The conversation also touches on the impact of 9/11, the nuances of online scams, and a deep analysis of ‘The Little Prince,’ highlighting its themes and interpretations. The episode concludes with a fun game about Transformers, showcasing the hosts’ nostalgia and knowledge of the franchise.

11 September 2024

I figured it would be good to write an update on how things are going. We had our new baby girl a little earlier than planned and everyone is doing well. We’ve settled into newborn life at home and I’m happy to report it’s been what I expected. The biggest impediment is disturbed sleep, but so far our newborn has been much calmer than our first. Currently I expect to wake up every 2-3 hours during the night to change and feed the baby, being able to have that much routine already is a big win. Two hours of sleep is better than zero, we’re still early on though and I know after about of month of this I’ll be delirious. What I told myself last time was the first month was the hardest, the first three months are hard and after nine month it becomes fun. The pets have adjusted well to the new baby and big sister has been wonder. The elder princess has taken care of her sister since the moment they met, when we visited the hospital she put a pacifier in the baby’s mouth. In the mornings she runs to the bedroom to say hi to moma and baby. She even gives goodbye kisses to both when we leave for daycare. The owner of daycare has convinced me to write a book about my princess, The Girl with the Silver Boots. I’ll be working that while I’m taking time off of the podcast, and the podcast has been going on without me thanks to the help of my brother. The weather is cooling off as we enter a new stage of life, now it’s time to feed the baby. 

Wrecking and Rapping ep 30

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the concept of teamwork and whether it truly makes the dream work. They explore the idea that teamwork is often seen as corporate American shenanigans and question whether it is effective or just a buzzword. The hosts also touch on the importance of good management and defined goals in fostering effective teamwork. They then shift the conversation to the topic of video games, specifically the rising prices and lack of discounts for digital copies. The episode concludes with a discussion about the origins and significance of Labor Day. The conversation explores the powers and characteristics of various X-Men characters, including Beast, Rogue, and Darwin. They discuss the origins and evolution of these characters and their unique abilities. The hosts also play a game where they guess the names of groups of animals, such as a murder of crows and a shiver of sharks. The conversation ends with some lighthearted banter and a mention of the hosts’ social media accounts.

Wrecking and Rapping ep 29

In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including rap music, video games, AI, and the importance of reading. They also touch on the themes of competition and the desire to be better. The hosts share their perspectives on these subjects and engage in light-hearted banter throughout the conversation. The conversation explores the concept of striving for greatness and the desire to be recognized as a leader or king. It touches on the idea that being a king requires followers and ruling over something, and the importance of titles and recognition. The hosts also discuss personal experiences and frustrations, such as driving on Route 84 in Connecticut and the impact of Hurricane Katrina. They share obscure movie facts and read a passage from the Book of Revelations. The conversation concludes with a discussion on generational differences and the importance of leaving a legacy.

14 August 2024

I was telling my Queen that I’m a lost boy, during this quiet time I don’t have anything that needs to be done and it makes sense to rest as much as possible. Without a purpose I am lost, I could make new purposes to fill the time, but they’ll be abandoned in a couple weeks anyway. I’ll try to finish reading the book I’m currently on before than, that will be some sort of purpose and accomplishment as well as changing my perspective. Mostly I do enjoy this quiet time to be introspective. Always focusing on what to do next is a good way to move forward, but it’s important to take time to meditate on why I move forward and where I would like to go. For the time being I see my life as being given up to my kids, at least until the youngest starts school around age 5. Problems appear to rise in a parent’s life when they want to have their individual life and try to be a parent, it’s easier to accept that myself and my desires are gone for now. All that is ego anyway, if part of who I am is parent to these children, then by caring for them I am satisfying my desires. The hardest part I believe is lack of sleep, we may have a better tactic this time around, still the change of habit will create agitation. I view it all as weight lifting, I’m stronger now because I’ve gone through it before and will come out the other side stronger still. One of the final tests of infantry training was called the stairway to heaven, at the end of a week sleeping in field, we begin a march just after dinner that will take until breakfast. Obstacles we encounter along the way are a downed helicopter where we rescue the injured on stretchers, resupply where we carry cases of ammo an unknown distance down the dark road, and the stairway to heaven. The stairway was a steep climb up hill that seemed to never end, beyond every ridge was another climb. The sides of the road littered with people who had given up, head down, keep moving forward and this too shall pass. Of course once it was over we still had to walk home.