Topic: The Chit-Chat Thread

I wrote a short story, and I'm trying to enter a writing competition. I value truth highly so it came from the heart.

2020 was a good year.

That isn’t something many would say. But for me at least, it rings true. Despite everything going on out in the world, 2020 was a year of self-growth. It was a year of appreciating things I took for granted. It gave me a chance to focus on things I was passionate about.

In our post-truth world, where news outlets seem to focus on the negatives rather than the positives, I’ve shied away from traditional media. The coronavirus has only managed to highlight the shortcomings of the average human, because in the face of overwhelmingly powerful factual evidence, some people still find excuses to avoid taking the necessary steps to protect those around them.

In Florida one person declared at a council meeting that they wouldn’t be able to play their trumpet because of a mask. Another stated that their “God-given gift” of lungs had been wasted because of masks. That the former US President, objectively one of the most powerful and influential people in the world, refused to wear a mask until hundreds of thousands of Americans had died, tells me a lot about the human race. This kind of ignorance is what made me grateful my family isn’t as short-sighted as others.

I’ve watched the news for years, but only now do I realise how pessimistic it is. Rarely does the news tell us something motivating over a demoralising statistic. And with everything going on why would we need it, when we already spend hours doomscrolling our way through negative media after negative media?

In September I was in Bristol, and every day when I walked into the city I saw university students socialising, and interacting without any kind of protection. All of a sudden I find it difficult to blame the government for just how many people a day get infected by these irresponsible youth, not to mention how many D-list Love Island celebrities go off to the Maldives, breaking all kinds of lockdown rules. In other countries, where the restrictions are rightly tighter, most people would wear masks without question.

So, back to why 2020 was good for me. Being for the most part alone with my family made me more comfortable with myself. Before the pandemic began I struggled to define myself as introverted or extroverted, because I displayed characteristics of both. But I’ve come to terms with that, because there’ll be a time and place for when I’ll be able to go out and have fun.

But if we can’t wait a few more months than what’s the point of following the rules in the first place?

I did it, I 100% crash 1, there are the time relics but those are for 102% and don't really count, in crash one I got every color gem and normal gem, Now I'm ready for crash 4.

@Wavey84 Well in any case thank you for sharing your story, and your drawings. In any case if there's an opportunity for Game Design, don't turn it down immediately. You could be the Riddell of video games.

@ThanosReXXX yeah I fixed that typo. Good looking out for that. But dat guy needs 2 learn how to slide kurektly on waterslides

@TheJGG Haha "Before the pandemic began I struggled to define myself as introverted or extroverted, because I displayed characteristics of both."

That just means you are a normal human being. If you struggle to define yourself between 2 extremes that is the best place to be actually

Sorry to chime in like that but that made me smile

@Zuljaras Fair point. As much as I enjoy socialising though, most times I prefer being alone. Granted I was with my family during the whole thing, and I’ll be a fool to take them for granted, but I doubt I would have become suicidal because of being alone. At least not immediately

@TheJGG Same here. I prefer doing my own things in peace but socializing is not scary to me. And ofc family is the most important thing of all.

@Zuljaras I can't be alone and not doing nothing for to long, or my anx get to me so socializing is somthing I need to do.

@TheJGG Already have a plan. Had to cook pork chops last night, and I have some leftover for dinner. All I need to do is make a side... I am going to try and make it in time for the Direct!

@Tyranexx I said get them all, not catch them all. Pokémon nutter...

@ogo79 Well, I always thought the object of waterslides was to have fun, and well... from the looks of it, someone sure did...

I had a couple of The Backyardigans dvds, but I gave them away to my little cousin. One quick question: is it wise to have two pokemon of the same type as a backup

Today I got a gaming delivery:

The BEST part is that Immortal Realms Vampire Wars was refunded to me by Amazon as it was very late. Then I ordered it from other site and now I am waiting for it to come. After that I will sell my extra copy GIFTED by Amazon and probably get Little Nightmares 2 for the Switch.

It is nice when lost things finally find their way ... after the refund

PS: I was waiting for that play-asia copy of Final Fantasy X/X-2 for 2 and a half months! That is a small price to pay for 2 games on one cartridge!

You played FFX/X2 before, @Zuljaras ....? Hope you do like them if it'll be your 1st time! Nice other games, too

@Zuljaras @BruceCM

Ever seen the video Tidus Fantasy OST?

Yeah, thanks, @TheJGG .... You needed a space between my username & the ever, though

@BruceCM I realised the mistake I assume as you were typing your answer. Nonetheless... I doubt that stopped you from enjoying some classical TFX OST

@BruceCM First time. The ONLY FF game I have ever finished (saw the credits) is Final Fantasy 1 on the GBA (the Dawn of Souls release). I own multiple FF games but never played them extensively.

@TheJGG Never saw that and I do not know how to react to it

I still need to go back and finish FF X!

@Zuljaras Please use your skill spheres to level up your comedy.

@TheJGG
I have more than 30 videos of Yojimbo's murder with his Zanmato in my Nintendo Switch. 😛