growingintolife10-blog

[growingintolife10-blog]

Continuing where we left off.

Alright. Now that the depressing stuff is out of the way. Let’s continue:

Computer issues had happened to me. I went to install some hard drives into my rig, and then all the drives died. Loved that. Anyways, I lucked out by saving my stuff on a flash drive that was important. I had to go get a new hard drive. Which I got two. One 3TB drive, and a solid state drive, which was 240GB. I recommend solid states mainly because there’s no moving parts, and make everything just a shit ton faster. My computer boots up in about 6-8 seconds, rather than 25-30 seconds. However, I also found out I had several issues I needed to fix once I fixed my hard drive problem.

My computer’s temperature was super high. Which I could easily blame my case I had for it. There wasn’t enough spots for airflow, and what airflow I had was just bad. So, I had to get a new case. Which I now am in love with. It’s got a window, and I installed LED’s to make my color scheme come out great. I also had to install an aftermarket CPU cooler, which now makes my CPU just grand. I reach into my rig, and it’s no longer hot air, it’s actually cold. This case was an awesome idea, and I even have room for some Funkos figures in there too. Anyways, I finally have a black and green color scheme that I’ve wanted since I got into building computers.

Now, I still have to replace my power supply, because the switch on the back isn’t working, which makes me feel like it’s gonna fail eventually. Because, if that’s not working, what else isn’t on it? Amazingly, all of the upgrades I had to do, only costed me about $150. So, now one of my big priorities has also been completed, for now.

Anyways, I also had to buy a new mattress, because mine looked like a crater that a Saiyan pod created. Now, my back can actually start to correct itself. I think that was one of my biggest issues with my back. I’ve been getting better sleep, and feeling way more comfortable in my bed. Which always is a good thing, you can’t escape sleep. However, I have decided to stop going to my Chiropractor, mainly because I can’t keep up the finances to go. I know, you’re thinking, “dude, you spent all this money in the past two paragraphs, and you can’t go to get better? That’s stupid.” But I’ll get into that.

Some things are now coming into my financial line soon, like having to start paying on my car insurance, and my phone bill. The exact reason I spent all of the money when I did, was because I had it, and it all needed taken care of. The LED’s on my rig were complete aesthetic, but they only costed about $20 anyways. I also know that it sounds weird, why haven’t I paid car insurance and a phone bill before? Well, I guess I got lucky with my parents paying them for as long as they have. But now, money is getting tight, and they can’t afford them. So, if I wanna drive a car, and get to work to make money for insurance, and keep my phone, then I need to pay for them.

It’s stressful, because I’m trying to be as independent as possible, but with it now being the down season at my job, it’s hard to make ends meet. I still have enough saved up, and I’m also waiting on my income tax return, which is always lovely to get when the winter is killing every store employee everywhere. But that’s only gonna go so far. I guess, I’m worried, but I’ll figure it out. I always do somehow.

Anyways, I got my computer fixed, and now am going to have to figure out other finances. I still work at my local winery, and I’m still just doing what I can musically until something bigger comes along. I think I’ve gotten seasonal depression. I’m excited for Spring, though. It’s always enjoyable when you go outside, and you can feel that it’s trying to be warmer out, and nature feels like it’s coming back to life. Nothing beats that smell, ever.

Alright, guys, I think that’s gonna do it for me for this week. Sorry again if these seem short, as I’m trying to ease myself back into doing these things. I did take a few months off there. And I don’t feel like I wanna cover much in the news, mainly because all the widespread fallacy of politics, and media going about with the new president. Also, my friends, if you get seasonal depression, tell me how you deal with it, and maybe this would be a great place for you guys to share ideas, and create friends.

Okay, I’m done for now.

I'll see you guys soon.

-Alex

[growingintolife10-blog]

Continuing where we left off.