#owhda

Let’s see… where do I even begin? Shortly after May, I’ve received an exciting notice - I was promoted! It’s a goal I’ve been working on for some time so it was quite satisfying to hear the news. Since then it’s been a whirlwind of activities - trying to juggle my new responsibilities and manage my own team took some time getting used to. I’ve worked solo for so long it was difficult to be the ‘leader’. In fact - I still am uncomfortable being one, but I’m starting to get the grasp of it.

I’ve been traveling for work as well and in these few months have been to Japan and UK. Both trips where I fell severely ill because my weak body can’t cross countries without making complaints and making me feel my age. Oh. And I finally got Covid in November which really laid me low for at least 2 weeks. 

I realise my health’s been taking a hit lately. Perhaps its the stress of having more work on my plate and being in a new position but I’ve been getting sick more easily. I’m currently recovering from a throat infection that I got from my UK trip as I write this - so fun times.

So yeah.. it’s been a lot of paperwork, electronic work, a lot of self reflection and remoulding of myself to my real life that really put writing on the back burner. I always wrote at night after work but nowadays I don’t even have the energy for that. If I’m not dead asleep by the time I’m done with work then some infection, flu or cold will get me. 

…and the longer I don’t touch my writing the less I wish to open my WIPs because I have a silly, irrational fear that I no longer write the same way I use to - either I’ve deteriorated or my style’s changed. It’s silly. 

Good news is that, I think I’ve finally found my pace, my new position is no longer ‘new’ but the norm and I’m slowly finding ways to carve out my own personal time in my new schedule. Which is why I’ve decided to tackle this issue today. To be honest, it’s been a while since I wrote anything fictional, but I’m planning on slowly working through the writing blocks that have built up due to my neglect. I’ve bought 2 new books during my trip in UK so that’s a step in the right direction right?

As some of my older followers would know and recognise by now, I do tend to go through highs and lows when it comes to activity on this blog. It often reflects what’s going on in my personal life haha. But lately, the creative bug that has been out of energy seemed to have been slightly rejuvenated - my habits of hyperfixating on creative mediums is rearing its head again so I know it’ll only be a matter of time before I’m itching to write again. 

About what..? TCF is still on my mind but not as much as before since it’s been some time since I last read its chapters. Lately I’ve been reading Absolute Sword Sense and am keeping up with its chapters so far. I’ve yet to get the newest Fire Emblem game and have been doing great avoiding any and all spoilers so far - but I’m pretty sure it’ll be going on my list of series I’ll write for in the future.

My health issues are to be tackled another day because I’m frankly, quite tired of taking meds. 

As for where I wish to take the blog… hmm.. that’s really a tough decision because I’ve never really had a clear goal in mind when it comes to this blog. It was just a great space to share my thoughts on fandoms and interact with likeminded people. I don’t think I’ll be opening requests for a while since I’ve got a huge backlog of WIPs to work on. I suppose I could attempt to keep the blog less.. dead? Not sure how I’ll go about it though.

Rosalyn

think: CEO working mother

Rosalyn is the epitome of someone who manages both work and family life perfectly

she has her strict standards to follow as Tower Master but once she returns home she’s the most gentle, loving mother to her children

loves hugging her children and receiving hugs from them makes her heart squeeze with love

magic is her life’s passion so of course there’ll be plenty of magic sessions

she coddles her kids but she’ll also be stern when necessary

she’ll sit her kids down and give them a lecture, explaining why that was wrong and how they should’ve handled it better

the kids might grow up living the cushy life but Rosalyn will make sure they won’t let it get to their heads

just because of they have royal blood running through their veins doesn’t mean they should take things for granted

equal treatment with all kids - no favorites

Bud

He’s proud to name a heir to the mercenary business and he’d be so excited to show them the workings of the guild

But if they’re not interested in the Mercenary Empire t-that’s alright, h-he’ll survive the blow

He’ll have to sulk a bit, since the Mercenaries Guild and being the Mercenary King is his pride and joy

But in the end he’ll be supportive of his child’s ambitions no matter where it leads them

His job leads to all kinds of places and his kid will grow up travelling around the country with him

A super resourceful dad

Impressing his child will stroke his ego x50000, will grab every chance there is to show-off his strengths and talents to his kid

Unfortunately for Glenn because there are more people who’ll bully him

+ Bonus that no one asked for:

Toonka:

Chaotic dad who can’t be left unsupervised with young children because they’ll be getting in all sorts of dangerous mischiefs

all for that hands-off and YOLO lifestyle

the stunts he pulls with the kids gives everyone heart attacks

you know those “Do/Do Not with Baby” memes? He’s the bad examples.

He likes showing off his child to anyone who cares to listen

Think: Lion King opening scene of Rafiki and baby Simba “showing off”

Yet despite his chaotic parenting, the children are never hurt

“Your child punched Bob in class today for taking their eraser.” “Hahaha! Tell me they knocked the sucker out!” proceeds to teach his child how to properly fist fight others