#(new) base

Been working on making a new base for myself since my old one was kinda awkward. (New Base photos then Old Base photos)

The pains of building in survival sometimes, halls were twisting, layouts made no sense, and goodness do I hate thin staircases with a passion now. The build wasn't villager friendly either, which is a problem since I live with several MCA Reborn villagers.

There's still detail work to be done, but It's at a point where I'm ready to tear down the old place and build anew. I've even decorated a few rooms just to get an idea of what it'll look like. Especially with some of my old furnishings in their respective rooms.

Like the library, it used to be this tiny thing with just enough storage for a few books. But thanks to my journal keeping and all the lore books I've been finding, a grander library was necessary. Even built a small loft area for more quiet reading.

Then there's one of my son's rooms. He's an MCA Reborn villager and works as a mason. Thus, when I first decorated his room, I made it full of pots and other artsy decor. I pretty much copied over every single item that was already there, as well as some new furnishings to fill up the gaps.

I'm pretty sure I've posted about redoing the kitchen before, but now I've redone it a second time. Yaaaaay... Always proud of old work till you redo it. Regardless, it's a lot cleaner than before. Originally I kinda liked having things on shelves displayed, but now I'm really enjoying the neat orderly vibes I've got going on here.

Even got a spot to serve food from for those bigger occasions.

Nothing much to say about the bathrooms, they aren't really that much different other than shape and a few accessories.

Here's some rooms and features I liked. An enclosed balcony, the window placements in the future dining room, and one of two elytra landing pads. The other one's got a purple curtain, it's for another one of my MCA Reborn sons. Lore reasons.

And finally some extra house angles.

Surprisingly enough, there's only one rule I had when making this and it's that: no trees can be chopped down. So this base fits almost perfectly in the old bases footprint. Maybe only 2 blocks larger in any direction, but man that little bit adds to a lot.

In total the build consists of three houses, and has been extensively tested for villager friendliness. Though, I bet there'll be a villager who gets lost the first night. I'll have to modify for that as I go.

The new Base is done! Let’s go on a tour!

First, turned the pillars into a bit of a viewing/monster hunting area! Will also be a good place if I ever get home late.

And, of course, the front! You had seen this kinda before, but here it is finished!

The front room! Currently has the basics, but did add a chair for sitting!

Then my bedroom!

new base!

Here’s my new base! It’s a lot simpler than my previous bases, but it holds a much bigger secret. There is a cave on the East edge of the middle island across from the Redwoods that has a staircase leading into it on both sides of the mountain. I decided to use those stairs and that access to my advantage and build my base INTO the stairs on the one side and give myself cave access from inside my base. I closed off the other side with behemoth gates to deter any critters from getting in there, but then theres an access point inside that leads down into the cave itself. i was originally going to build inside the actual cave but it glitches really bad at the entrance and freezes up for 10-20 seconds every time you go in or out and i didnt want to have to deal with that every time.

~ FLIGHT ATTENDANT TRAINING, Final Thoughts ~

02•23•2017

(Photo taken in transit, Denver to Orlando)

It’s hard to believe training is over. Even harder to believe I passed everything. Had I known I’d be going through such a rigorous training a year ago, I would have chickened-out, convinced I’d never pass.

But here I am, a Flight Attendant, on my way to my new base in Orlando, FL, days away from my Initial Operating Experience.

I think I’m in some type of minimal shock. It just hasn’t sunken in yet. As I’m typing this, I’m on one of our planes, staring at the working Flight Attendants in awe, thinking: “I’m about to start doing that.” I can’t believe it.

To think, I went from this lifestyle being a mere pipe dream four months ago, to graduating from inflight training…it’s just too crazy. I keep thinking I’m about to wake up with a start, stuck at my station in a Michigan credit union, thoroughly bored and disappointed with my life. But no, this is real. Through hard work, dedication, and a lot of resolve, I made it real. I changed my life. I left my “safe” job, got rid of all my furniture and possessions, vacated my apartment, left my car with my brother, flew 1200 miles to Denver, and graduated from training. I did that. Me. The girl who gets anxiety about buying a new pair of shoes. And that means: anyone can do it. But you can’t, you won’t, unless you really want to.

Here, above the clouds, in my new (ultra cool) “office,” I have the most overwhelming feeling of peace. It may have taken me a long time, but my adventure, my LIFE, starts now. And if I’ve been inspirational to even one other person, I will consider this blog a complete success.