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Traditions

What are Traditions: Thanksgiving 2017

I woke up super late today with a massive headache after a long night. I didn’t actually get out of bed until the afternoon. I wasn’t really clear on what day the family would be cooking for Thanksgiving, so when Mom texted that food was ready, I still had to get out of bed and shower.

I guess Julie’s still in Florida, so it was just us with Bác Vân and Doug, and Dad invited a college friend. I showed up just as everyone else was finishing up their food, then left after all the guests were gone.

I guess I’m doing some things tomorrow, so I can forgive today being worthless.

Even though I really should, I knew that I never would.

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What are Traditions: Labor Day 2017

I managed to wake up before noon today, which was my crowning achievement.

I played The Escapists 2 with Johnny and Aaron, then some PUBG with a mix of the gang.

In the evening, I went to my parents’ house to help my dad put together a display case. All I could think was how heavy the glass was, and how I’ll probably have to be the one to take it apart in the end.

Frustration, anger, and resentment.

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Getting Cable

We spent all day running network cable at the high school. When we weren’t running cable at the high school, we were running cable at one of the elementaries. At least lunch was Lenovo’s treat.

I was so exhausted after work that I went to my parents’ house to take a dip in the pool. It was my first swim all summer, and I needed it. It was my parents’ anniversary, but Mom fell asleep on the couch, so we didn’t go out for dinner. I had a leftover salad for dinner instead, then headed home.

I had forgotten about Sonic’s half-price cream slushes and shakes today, so I went back out to AT&T to visit and see if anyone there wanted to join me. I convinced Mayra to go, and we sat out on the patio to enjoy our treats.

Afterward, I came back home and played a couple rounds of Battlegrounds with Johnny, Clint, and Josh until my headache got the best of me.

If the headache doesn’t kill me, another charley horse like last night definitely will.

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Mama Mia!

When you’re feeling unmotivated and nothing makes sense, do laundry.
You’re guaranteed at least some minor feeling of accomplishment for the basic task, and it’s a good way to kickstart your mood.

I went to my parents’ house for dinner for Mother’s Day, but Mom wasn’t feeling up to going out, so she cooked for Dad and me.

Allora.

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What are Traditions: Easter 2017

I spent the better part of the day trying to beat what I’ve learned to be one of the hardest StarCraft: Brood War campaign missions. I’ve been stuck on it for over a year, I think, and I’ve refused to play StarCraft II until I complete the original campaign. It’s not looking good.

When evening finally rolled around, I headed to my parents’ house for beef spring rolls. Julie and Andy came over too, and it was his first time with the DIY rolling. I always feel bad for people trying to eat difficult food out of their element. I feel awkward enough eating around other people without having to assemble something out of parts that literally melt on your plate if you don’t complete it fast enough.

I think I like my new feather pillows. I’d better go check on them.