Hey guys, been a while hasn't it? I'm sorry for that and I'm going to give an explanation on why I haven't been updating and why I probably won't be updating for a while.
The first thing has to do with my work. I've just recently came back for a regimental sized field exercise and have been doing things prior to that as well. The army also has me working more than usual this summer and I might be posted away from home for a couple of months or so. And even if I'm not, there's tasking that'll require my attention. When I do get posted away for a tasking, I don't know if I'll be able to bring my laptop and work on writing in my free time. And speaking of that...
My second reason I haven't been updating on this fic is because I've been working on other pieces of writing. Namely, my three original stories. And because I'm a slow writer, it's going to be a while before I finish them. I'll still try and update this fic when I get into the mood, but I have yet to find it. I've just felt more like working on my original works.
Third is because I've of things going around the house as is. Mostly fixing up the new house that my guardians want to move in. Renovating an entire house that was basically abandoned and left for the homeless to squat in for many years is a daunting task.
Forth is because I've just wanted a little time to relax. I've just been trolling youtube and watching funny animated stories and true scary stories for the most part. I've also been watching some animes on my own and television shows with my brother.
So that's my updating reasons.
If you're wondering how I'm doing, I'm doing alright. During the field exercise, I felt as if I just needed to get away from everything and take a break from life. I got to reflect on things and felt refreshed at times. It was fun. There were things that pissed me off, but that's life, I guess.
I'm not going to lie when I say that in my quest for sobriety, I fell off the wagon a couple of times, but I've been clean for a while, and I think that my mind is healing somewhat. I'm less angry, less sad, am able to concentrate better, and am feeling less tired all the time. I have a better outlook on life instead of a more cynical outlook.
Of course, I'm still struggling with my mental illnesses, but I find that I'm in a love hate relationship with them.
Anyway, I hope you guys understand.
For those interested in my original work, I made a fictionpress account a while ago and had posted some stuff on there, but deleted them for the sake of re-editing. Right now, the first arc of my school shooting story is up. It's called: Children Of Rage And Love.
It tells of a school shooting (obviously) and the after effects. I might post more chapters of that story, but I'm thinking that it'll be when I complete the second arc.
The second story I've been working on is called: Second Chances.
It tells of a school camping trip that went wrong, and years later, how someone reluctantly returns to the camp and tries to make sure history doesn't repeat itself.
I've finished one arc and am pretty proud/okay with it.
The third story is called: If I Fall.
It's about a despondent ex-soldier and a depressed girl forming an odd friendship as they face the demons of their past and injustice.
I'll post some of them on fictionpress after some editing someday to see what people think of it.
