Redwolf's Journal (continued)

I met my father for lunch today. This was nice, as it always is. It's good to hear how he's enjoying retirement and I think assuring him that I'm doing okay helps to convince me that's true. I did voice a possible need for a vacation. 'tis true, I think. I took a couple days off for a long weekend in February and... uh... that's about it for my planned time off this year. Past and future. Part of the problem is not really having anything to do. I could take time off and hang around at home for rest's sake, but it doesn't really get me a change of scenery or perspective. I've friends who would encourage me to visit, but the expense of traveling anywhere is a major kink in such things. I've still got a bad taste in my mouth from how an adventure I assisted in online, but didn't run myself, drew to a close. One of the villains, placed in my hands, was smarter than the players expected and made what might otherwise have been a solid victory

... but at least it's all "play" I guess. - I've multiple books on my to read list that I actually have physical possession of. - I have been helping run a villain in an adventure online, including encouragement to do things outside of the regular sessions. The adventure is technically complete now, though I expect there to be follow-up in the long run. - I have been... shall we say "very actively encouraged" to gear up for running a game. It's something I do want to do, but I've hit a few snags along the way and I'm having trouble directing the focus required to get things in order. - MUCK duties have picked up. After months of a lull, equipment requests have inexplicably jumped in the last couple weeks. Almost every night now, I have someone asking questions alongside whatever else I'm doing there. - I've actually made progress recently in WoW, and I have some drive to continue to do so. Of course, that "next level" can