How is everybody doing here in SG land?
Personally, I've had some good days, some bad days, and some busy days. Enough to keep me so preoccupied that I didn't think to do the usual weekend kickoff post yesterday. So I'm doing it today instead!
Last weekend, I attended the aforementioned Sexhibition event. I was supposed to be there both on Friday and Saturday, but I had to cancel the Saturday. It was fun while it lasted, though - as already indicated, I got five(!) lapdances in one evening that Friday; or four, but the fourth one was with two girls at the same time - and I am absolutely willing to attend next year as well.
Yesterday was quite a different Friday altogether. I met up with A-Larm again, the sobriety group I have mentioned in the past, where both ex-addicts and people who have been personally affected by addiction (like I have) get together and raise each other up. They usually have some form of meet-up every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Fridays are normally casual events; coffee, snacks, socializing, and so on. However, yesterday was kind of a special occasion.
Because today, August 31st, is International Overdose Awareness Day. And since A-Larm doesn't usually get together on Saturday, we took a moment yesterday to acknowledge this "holiday" (although that seems like an inappropriate term under the circumstances).
They had set up a makeshift altar where people could light candles to remember lost loved ones, or just people they were thinking of and wished well in general. They had also set up some shoes with white roses resting on top, which I also assume was a form of tribute/remembrance.
It was a nice moment, and the rest of the evening went on as usual. We ate, laughed, and shot some pool. I'm starting to make even more friends through that group. One person was very intrigued by the fact that I'm technically a musician. I say "technically" because I haven't been active in a few years. But she thought it was really cool that I've recorded and released an album in the past, and I got the sense that she took it upon herself to figure out a way to help me back into the music scene. So I guess we'll see how that goes!
I've also started to get back into the swing of things when it comes to my activity on TikTok (HERE is my profile, in case anyone is interested). Earlier this year, I used to go live there on pretty much a daily basis. And after a little hiatus, I made a comeback this week, and have done two live streams so far, first on Thursday and then yesterday.
Also, speaking of getting myself back into creativity, there's another thing I'm personally excited about, is that I've found myself increasingly motivated on the literature side of things. Those of you who remember my past activity here on SG know that I've been very active on the blogging side. I enjoy making blog posts like this one as well. Back when I was in that band, I also wrote the majority of the lyrics. Many years ago, and very, very locally, four of my poems got published in this anual collection of writings in my hometown.
Suffice it to say, I'm fond of writing. And as I have been reading a lot of books lately, including some Norwegian ones, I've been thinking about some ideas I noted down some years ago. Plot outlines for my own novels. And to out myself a little bit, just to put some extra pressure on myself, I have decided to start working on those stories again. At least one of them to begin with. Which is another reason I got preoccupied yesterday and didn't end up doing my usual weekend kickoff post, as I was doing some research (including when I was doing that aforementioned TikTok live). I have also looked into some tips and advice, and I think that, to begin with, I will try to focus on a minimum limit of 1000 words per writing session. I would very much like to say "1000 words per day" but I guess I'm still a bit anxious and reluctant to promise a daily effort. Although, honestly, that's what I should do.
What does everyone else have planned for this weekend? Please let me know! And I hope everyone is staying as safe as can be. I try never to judge anyone's lifestyle, but since today is, as mentioned, International Overdose Awareness Day, please do what you can to be careful with yourself, and strongly consider whether you should ask for help rather than take another risk. Love yourself, and know that you have people who love you. If it doesn't feel that way, then reach out to someone, and give them a chance to show you kindness and support, until you feel that love. To anyone in here who considers me your friend, I absolutely do love you and would always listen without judgment if you needed to talk. I'd rather you overshare something really dark than to see a bunch of "rest in peace" comments on your wall.
Let's be intentionally on the nose with our song choice this week.
🤘🏻 OJTheViking - 2024 🤘🏻
