So, Am I the weird one?

 Earlier today I was reading something and it made me think. The author was talking about how hard the COVID-19 lockdown was on him and his wife.  It suddenly dawned on me that as far as interacting with strangers outside my home, lockdown didn't bother me. 

On a normal day, I mainly interact with my family, neighbors, and their pets. Going to the store was the biggest highlight of my week. One could say that my pre-COVID life was just prep for the actual COVID lockdown. The only things that truly made it real were the shortages, the constant wipe downs of packages, and the death tolls. That is the parts that will never leave me. The staying inside and only interacting with my household? That didn't even register. 

So, am I weird because of that? I don't know. Yeah, life in 2020 was (as my beloved cousin Elle says) cancelled but we survived it. Life continues. Why are we still making a big deal about it?

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Warriyo and Spencer Sutherland

 I am currently into scripted fictional podcasts. They feel like the radio dramas of old while being very modern. Case in point, Vote for Love by Romcom Pod. It was super interesting. Plus, it introduced me to the incredible music of Spencer Sutherland. His voice........will make you melt a little bit. Don't believe me? Check out the video below.

Melted yet? On the other side of the music spectrum, we have Warriyo. If you want to hardcore jam while gaming or washing dishes, play this dude's music. Sample below.

I hope y'all get addicted to this music like me. It gets kinda lonely here otherwise. As always, feel free to leave a message below.

The Heat is on! Can we turn it off now?

 It is so hot outside! Lb2 and Lb4 went on a walk with me and we were soaked when we got back. I am staying inside for the rest of the day.

In other news, I am feeling better but Ls1 is going to get hurt if she keeps whining about how she gets no sleep and no one cares and her head hurts and NO ONE CARES! I walked in is scorching heat to get cough medicine that should help and I DON'T CARE? She makes me tired. Still love her though.

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Allergies suck!

 Half of the Sibs have come down with a nasty allergy attack. I am trying to fend one of myself. I am currently so tired that my eyes keep crossing.

I read Tricia Levenseller's The Shadows Between Us yesterday. The first chapter is a little sluggish but by chapter two, the momentum has been established and you find yourself captured. I now need to read Tricia's now completed Bladesmith Duologly. 

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Audiobook Binge!

 I went on another audio book  downloading spree. I got two Lily Chu novels, three Suzannah Nix novels and I lost count how many other novels I got in audio form. I got so much knitting piled up that I'm excited to have something to keep my brain occupied while my hands work.

I have two scarves on looms and what seems like a ton of hats to make. I hope to get them done before snowfall. Hopefully, the sibs haven't tangled my yarn beyond all hope. 

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Hidden Citizens

 A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon Hidden Citizens by accident on YouTube. Their remix(?) of Ciara's rendition of "Paint it Black" was just mind blowingly powerful. Lb2 and I felt like it was the theme music to a tragic backstory for a villainess. The next day I just had to listen to all their music. Long story short, I got all their music plus Paint It Black.

This is how they describe themselves,

'A shadowed authority specializing in impacful music, Hidden Citizens is an underground group of creators that crafts top-tier ontent from outside the public eye. Their music will take you on a journey. With reflective low points and extreme high points, they paint an unforgettable picture.'

And

'If the end of everything has a soundtrack, Hidden Citizens will bring it to life.'

That's what they say on their site. They sound like the best ever soundtrack of a dystopian blockbuster. Their music inspires one to embrace all that is epic and to not just live life, but to live the legend. I can't even pick a favorite song. All I can say is check them out today.

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Hair day and Anime!

 Today I flat ironed both my hair and that of LS2. She has gotten so big on me. We stand almost eye to eye. Today was the first time LS2 ever got her hair done that way so she stood while I worked. I have a feeling that next time  I will need her to sit so I can do it. 

I meant to flat iron my hair in May but life sidelined that idea til July. Now I just want to let it be known, I'm not that into doing hair. I tend to put my hair in a braid and leave it. I don't want to fuss with my hair all the time.

In other news, I had a mild anime spree. If you want a love story with a few sobs attached, try Violet Evergarden. Comedy,drama and a little suspense, try Summer Wars. If you want a ton of romance and suspense (with a dash of Freaky Friday), try Your Name. If you want to just want to sit and sob, try Hal. I absolutely loved them all!

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