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SynC[gm]
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
United States3127 Posts
July 30 2014 01:18 GMT
#1
So lately, I haven't been playing any games, like Brood War or console games on the PlayStation or anything like that nowadays.

I've somewhat managed to change my lifestyle around a little bit these past 3 weeks, and hopefully keep it up in the future, by exercising two times a day, having study sessions twice a day, going to work where I've been helping out a couple of family friends at their luxurious bakery, and going out the occasional weekend for social gatherings.

With the exercising, I've been waking up at roughly around 8-9am most mornings and chowing down a quick breakfast and going out for a run. This was definitely super hard at first, considering I hate moving around too much in the early mornings PLUS even though it's the morning, here in Texas, it's still rather hot, ranging from 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit even at that time. Then in the late afternoon or evening, I'd head to the school gym, lift weights, and roll/grapple/wrestle with anyone around that's willing. This was even harder, since when I usually lift weights or do bench press or anything of the sort, I rarely actually pushed myself to lift more than I can and rather opted for more repetition, so going from 100lbs on a bench press to 135lbs and my current 170lbs was a drastic change.

As for studying, for anyone that read my previous blog(s), I had been studying for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) for the better part of my second semester during school and I took it on May 17th and failed with a 1392 (passing score is 1400). I've been studying again, now twice a day with a rather positive attitude this time around if I might add. I'm studying once after I take a shower after the morning run, and another time in the evening about two hours or so before heading to sleep. Now I'm set to re-take the exam on August 13th and this time, I'll be more prepared by studying for all general areas of the pharmacy field that could potentially be covered on the PTCE.

And with all that, I've managed to change my diet from having eaten nothing but junk food and eating mainly meat-based dishes and added in some fruits and vegetables, along with cooking myself some food (though it's just mainly stews, chicken, and stuff like fried vegetables and seafood).

I've also somewhat lessened the amount of times I get on TeamLiquid, which is actually a rather large accomplishment considering I would probably get on TL once or twice every one or two hour either from my phone or laptop, so I was definitely addicted to these forums. Now, save for me typing up this blog post, I only get on TL through mobile and for maybe 2-3 minutes a day total.

As for games, I honestly think I won't be playing Brood War anytime soon. Maybe it's me getting interested in other things, maybe I've grown tired of it, maybe I just hate everyone on the BW forums, but I can't imagine myself playing something I don't enjoy hardly at all anymore. Unfortunately, it just doesn't appeal to me, but life goes on and I see that we have a BW-related post in the Community News section and a bunch of Korean-based leagues going on as well so that's great news.

Anyways, that's just me nowadays, still keeping up with the basic things like MMA and football/soccer, studying and exercising more, while not playing games. Hope you enjoyed the read.

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puppykiller
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States3137 Posts
July 30 2014 02:11 GMT
#2
Not gonna lie I can definitly empathize with you about going through phases of hating this game and everything surounding it.
Why would I play sctoo when I can play BW?
endy
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Switzerland8970 Posts
July 30 2014 02:33 GMT
#3
Good to see you with such a positive mindset, keep it up! I'm sure you will destroy your test next time.

I still love BW so much, I just don't have time to play it, and when I do, I always lag, courtesy of Chinese internet.
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BigFan
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
TLADT24920 Posts
July 30 2014 03:37 GMT
#4
Nice to see some positivity in your post ^^ Sounds like you're putting in the effort and you will be rewarded with the benefits soon enough Well, with BW, it's an on and off thing for me. Given, I'm pretty casual in my games since I have other hobbies that I'm into and that such up my time lol but I think taking a break from the game is not a bad thing. You might come back one day or not but as long as you are satisfied with what you've done so far, that's all that counts. Best of luck in your PTCE

ps I'm also addicted to TL lol. Must ... break ... free
Former BW EiC"Watch Bakemonogatari or I will kill you." -Toad, April 18th, 2017
Ty2
Profile Blog Joined March 2013
United States1434 Posts
July 30 2014 04:48 GMT
#5
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ninazerg
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States7291 Posts
July 30 2014 05:52 GMT
#6
Dude, I wish I had random people to roll with. Also stop napping during UFC plz, thanks.
"If two pregnant women get into a fist fight, it's like a mecha-battle between two unborn babies." - Fyodor Dostoevsky
SynC[gm]
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
United States3127 Posts
July 31 2014 05:17 GMT
#7
On July 30 2014 11:11 puppykiller wrote:
Not gonna lie I can definitly empathize with you about going through phases of hating this game and everything surounding it.

Yeah, the seemingly increase of obnoxious users in the BW forums didn't help. But you're still cool, you and your awesome way of somehow managing to get 70 viewers for a simple BW cast.

On July 30 2014 11:33 endy wrote:
Good to see you with such a positive mindset, keep it up! I'm sure you will destroy your test next time.

I still love BW so much, I just don't have time to play it, and when I do, I always lag, courtesy of Chinese internet.

At least you're keeping yourself busy (I assume)! Wish I could share the same passion for BW but I'm just not feeling the same anymore. Oh well, hopefully it'll come back around when I've been away from the game long enough.

On July 30 2014 14:52 ninazerg wrote:
Dude, I wish I had random people to roll with. Also stop napping during UFC plz, thanks.

Recently found out that our school had an wrestling club that's filled with people who wrestled in high school that's always there and basically practice like it's a religion.

Ahh sorry, I've just been going out to a local screening to watch UFC events lately, though the Lawler/Brown fight, I watched at home with a couple of friends. Don't worry, I'll make myself available before school starts and depending on whether or not I'm busy with a possible job in the future.
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