_Intro: Looking back on old entries from late last year I realize what went wrong. The posts have become a form of therapy. Self-soothing. But as I said once before que sera sera, I want to go back to normal. Now, with that in mind, I can review the direction of old projects and see what worked, what didn't work, what needs changing. So let's reflect on that.

+[Proj_01]: "Four Titles": A bit foolhardy but seemed like a good start, still can be. But I need to learn a lot more before I open up that box of cheez-its. Will it be worth it to do so? Of course. Instead of working on the games themselves I can go back to document the learning process. I have somewhere a list of tools and programs to help.

+[Proj_00]: "RPG Travel Kit": Done. Maybe not to my specifications but if it works it works. Got the sheets printed out, cut, and filled out. Though putting them together made me think on how I want my stories to be written. May be worth a do-over just to get it right this time.

+[Deep Space Sorority]: Based on the game Death in Space and the reason for the RPG Travel Kit, Deep Space Sorority is my flagship IP after dwelling on so many story concepts. So far this one feels the most cohesive when it comes to ideas. But it risks the same problems as all the others, confused direction as a result of too many ideas popping off and then they grow exponentially (especially in ways that conflict). No, maintaining focus on the original intent and keeping it simple is the way to move forward.

+[Misc.]: Several other ideas bounce around here and there. Won't get into them but I have multiple workshops that need attention.

_Addressing the Work/Art Balance: Got a new lead on an apprenticeship for Heavy-Equipment operation. That Associate's in Water Technology can't come soon enough and I am not going back to unskilled labor. So while that gets underway I'm looking to what I can work on in the meantime. Some structure will do me good.

_What Comes Next?: The RPG Travel Kit needs a do-over just to trim the fat and maintain a clear idea on the story. As it is Deep Space Sorority remains the flagship for now. I'd like to keep writing while tying my resources together and that means coming out with a few drafts between then and now. Other than that I have a few drawing requests I need to keep up with. I'd like to do three before the end of the week.

—Errant out