When I published the second part of my Countdown to Halloween series yesterday I got this message from WordPress saying I was on a 20 day streak. Over the past three weeks, during my vacation I have published a post every day. I can only say that I have truly been enjoying it. The most important reason for that, is you: the readers! Everyone that has read my posts, left a like or a comment, or became a new follower, I want to thank you all. Without you, blogging would not be as much fun as it is, and I really do hope you know that I truly appreciate you all. But, as the title of this post already implies, all good things come to an end. Tomorrow I’m back to work, which means I will have a lot less time on my hands. Something I have avoided talking about is my health, which is currently really, really bad. Combined with work it usually means that at the end of the day, I do need to take some rest or risk it becoming even worse. So does this mean that you won’t see me anymore? There is a very short answer to that: No! As I said, I have really been enjoying myself the past three weeks with blogging, and in a good and positive way it also distracts me from the stomache pain and being nauseous. What it does mean is that I won’t be posting every day anymore. I simply don’t have the energy and time for it, as much as I regret that.
Upcoming events
So what can you expect from me and my blog? I hope to get at least two or three posts out each week. I will try to do this on a bit of a regular basis, starting tomorrow. Mondays will usually mean a review of some kind either for movies, anime, books or boardgames. You know all the usual stuff that I write about. On one of the other weekdays it will either be another review, or one of my features such as Raist (Re-)Visits , VS , The Worst/Best Anime you (might) not have seen yet, well you get the idea. And then on saturdays, at least for the time being, I will continue my Countdown to Halloween . And after that? Well I’m sure I will think of something. Why not take a look at some of the things that you can look forward to in the next few weeks?
Supersecret project
Yes, as the title implies I’m working on a supersecret project, but I’m not working on it alone. It’s been quite a while since I have done a collab project and this is just that: a collaboration with a fellow blogger and good friend. As I’m risking getting shot, tortured or all kind of other nasty stuff happening to me, if I tell you who it is I’m working with, and what it will be about, I’m keeping my mouth shut. All I can say is that it will be out very soon, if all goes well tomorrow in fact, and we are both very excited for it!
Anime
It’s of course a no brainer that my blog will continue to have anime content, although there is a more unusual show that will soon be featured here. Well, at least for me that is, as it’s a sportsanime. You all know how much I hate sports, so to have it featured here is well quite unique. But then again so is the show Tsurune, which I’m currently right in the middle of. Because of Scott’s weekly enthusiasm for it, I’m also going to review Dorohedoro. And yes this was at the same time a small push to go and follow his blog if you aren’t already because it’s totally great!
Korean Dramas
My love for Korean dramas also hasn’t diminished, and with the two shows that I’m currently watching it has only grown. Because OMG are these shows good. For a first impression of these you can read this post. Both Flower of Evil and Train are up for review some time soon.
Movies
Well, of course it’s not a huge surprise that there will also be some movie reviews on my blog, as obviously I love movies. Next to the horrormovies that will be featured in my Countdown to Halloween posts, you can expect some other films too. With Nolan’s Tennet now in theatres, I thought it would be nice to revisit one of his other films, and certainly one of my own favorites Interstellar. The Old Guard is a Netflix film that was released a couple of months back and which I haven’t gotten around too yet. And then there is Dredd, the highly underrated second movie based on the comicbook Judge Dredd. You can be sure though that besides these three films, there will be others as well.
Other stuff
As this post is already becoming quite long, I thought I would wrap it up with a sample of some other things to look forward to. Sometimes you come across a book that is truly special and unique. The Electric State is that book. I’m not going to get into this one yet, but just know that it’s something truly remarkable. I didn’t have time to write a post on the Time Stories boardgame this vacation, but I will do so in the near future (pun intended), as we all sometimes need a little time travelling in our lives right? Or maybe that’s just me. You all know how much I loved the Blade Runner 2049 movie. And you know what happens when I love something, I want more of it. I recently acquired two books that deal with the making of this film, both of which I will review in the same post. You want more? Erm okay, how about some reviews for a Black Widow omnibus and the manga Orange? I think I will leave it at that for now. I hope these things are enough to get you all excited, and trust me besides everything that was mentioned here, there’s some other things too. Thanks once again for all your continued support, this is Raistlin signing off, and saying goodbye…..for now!
Health always come first. Saddened to hear that you’re still having a tough time.
Looking forward to discovering what this super-secret project is!
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It’s seriously becoming a nuisance, that’s for sure as it really is preventing me from doing a lot of stuff that I love to do, as well as at times hampering me at work. I’m never giving up the fight though, and I definitely have enjoyed my time back here immensely, so I’m not planning on leaving any time soon. Only taking it a little slower😊
Haha…it’s definitely going to be fun, and as I mentioned with a bit of luck that post will be out tomorrow 😀
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I’ll check back tomorrow 🙂 don’t forget, less is more 😉
Hopefully your health issues have a light at the end of the tunnel rather than a continuing routine of misery ☹
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Thanks so much for the kind words😊 I really appreciate it! I definitely hope the same as well, but will stay in the fight as I said😊
Haha, so true! I hope the posts that are coming. up will be enjoyable!😀
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Take that break, and look after your health. You know we are always here whenever you get the time to post something. And now you have the readers excited about that super-secret project!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks so much Pete😊 It’s annoying that my health keeps being as annoying as it is, but I’m not going to be leaving here anytime soon. I’ve enjoyed myself too much for that the past three weeks, so you can be sure to see me around!😀
As for that supersecret project….If we get the planning done, which I think we will, it will be out tomorrow! 😊😊
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Rest well. I hope you start feeling better. You chose two great anime!
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Thanks Irina, for the kind words and the support😊 I will do my best, but rest assured I will still be around😊
As for the anime, I finished Tsurune and absolutely loved it from start to finish! I hope to get started with the other one this week😊
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I really liked Tsurune too. It was calm and hopeful. And I just like the word Tsurune a lot
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I could not agree with you more. I have a review ready for it, and it’s one that I have written for you as I know how much you love this series😊 It will be out either this week, or the week after that😊
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Concentrating on your health is definitely the right thing to do. Rest up, and we’ll all still be here when you can drop by 🙂
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Thanks so much for the kind words, I appreciate it😊 I will definitely be around though, and drop in whenever I can. I’m not saying goodbye this time, as I’ve really been enjoying myself these past three weeks😃
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Pace yourself! Will look forward to all your posts as always 🙂
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Thanks for the kindness again Fraggle😊 I will definitely pace myself, but I’m also going to try and be around as much as I can!😃😊
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Best of both worlds, but don’t over-do things! It’s been nice having you back around, would like it to stay that way!
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As one of the internet’s biggest stars, you should feel that you can take a rest; it’s been awesome having you back. We’ll still be here, but health must come first; sending you healing vibes from the remotest environs of bonnie Scotland!
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Okay, if this comment was meant to made me blush, you succeeded. Haha, I don’t feel like the biggest star, but well, thanks very much for the compliment and of course these very kind words😊 I will definitely be sticking around as much as I can, so expect me to pop up every week😃
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I’m keeping my fingers crossed your doctors can get to the bottom of this Michel. In the meantime as Fraggle said, pace yourself. It’s such a pleasure having you back so even 2-3 days a week is a gift. And I can’t wait for the unveiling of the secret project!🤗
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Aww, thanks so much for this very kind comment Kim😊 I will definitely pace myself as much as I can, but as I just said to Fraggle I won’t be disappearing as I really had a lot of fun these past three weeks.
As for the secret project, if all goes well…and there is a good chance it will, it’s going to be revealed tomorrow 😊
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2-3 posts a week is perfect. Posting every day is exhausting and I find it’s difficult for me to read everything you post when it’s done every day. Good luck with work!
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Thanks so much! I hope it will go okay😊 I know what you mean, it really is exhausting and the only reason I was able to do it now is because of my vacation. Not that it’s over, combined with my health issues, I do have to take it a few notches down. But I hope to stay around as much as I can 😊
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Oh, Tsurune! I never expected this.
Don’t push yourself too hard. Be kind to yourself.
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Haha, I think a lot of people are going to be surprised by that one. But I loved every second of that series😊
I will definitely be taking a little step back when work starts again tomorrow, but I will be around, you can count on it😊 Thanks Scott, I appreciate the support😊
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I hope you have a great time both back at work and also balancing that with this! Regular writing can be very rewarding 🙂 In the current tough job market, I am finding it a super way to feel productive.
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Thanks so much, that’s very kind of you to say😊 I definitely enjoy my time here, it’s the health issue that’s currently the real obstruction though, definitely not the work😊 We’ll see how it goes, but I definitely plan on being around here as much as I can😃 Thank you again: appreciate it😃
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Take care of yourself! That’s the most important thing 🙂
(Also there’s a Black Widow omnibus??? Off to see if it’s on Kindle!)
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Thank you so much😊 I will definitely try to do so!😊
As for the Black Widow omnibus…there are several in fact! I bought one that contains her very first adventures 😊
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I’m all for finding a rhythm that works for you. Personally, I don’t know how you managed daily, but I’m impressed. Rigth now what works for me is posting once a week, and only occasionally twice. I do hope you’re able to manage your health, fitting all this in as you can. I certainly look forward to future posts. And on a bit of a tangent related to a previous post, I realized the other day that one of the Humble Bundles I purchased was full of Battle Angel Alita manga: volumes 1-9 of the original run, 1-5 of Last Order, 1-5 of Last Order Omnibus (not sure what the difference is), and 1-2 of Mars Chronicle. So after I look up the correct reading order I look forward to reading the original material and then rewatching the movie to see how it compares. 🙂
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Thanks for the kind words, and the great comment😊 In my vacation I simply had a whole day to write stuff (or sometimes edit things as I had a couple of posts already written before I went on hiatus). Now though, with most of the day spending on work, and a health that seems hellbent on keeping me down, I won’t be able to keep that up. So, 2-3 posts a week will be it in all likelyhood. Definitely don’t want to disappear though😊
Ooh! That sounds nice! I’m currently in the middle of reading the original run and having a blast with it! I already read one of the Last Order omnibus ones, and that was good as well. But I wanted to read them in order, so I went back to the original first!😊 I hope you will enjoy reading and them watching!😃 The manga especially is well worth the read😊
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Great to have you back
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Thanks so much! It’s great to be back😊
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Hope things will work out well for you Raist! Super happy to have you back and no matter if that is once a week , once a month or once a day like these past few weeks! You are an amazing pressence in the community and no matter how much or little we get of it I am sure it will be amazing! I look forward to seeing your super secret project!
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Aww shucks…thank so much for this kind comment and the wonderful words. Now you have made me blush😊 I will definitely take care of myself, but at the same time I also want to keep blogging, so I’m just pacing myself. It’s been a fun three weeks here on WordPress…so I most assuredly don’t want to disappear again😊
As for the supersecret project….that should be out later today in the late afternoon😊
Thanks again for this wonderful comment😊
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Looking after yourself is the most important thing and as everyone has said, we’re all really happy to have you back. All the best with work!
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Thank you so much! That means a lot😊😊It really is great to be back, and I most certainly don’t intend to disappear again, so I hope that by pacing things I can keep posting😊Thank you again!😊
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Take care of yourself, and I’m looking forward to your super secret collab and everything else you have planned!
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I will do that! Thank you so much😊 As for the super secret collab…if all goes well, that should be out today!😃😃
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Wow, awesome post streak 🙂
(Looking forward to future posts at whatever pace works for you too)
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Haha…I was quite surprised at that streak myself. Think it’s the longest streak I have ever been on😊 Thank you for the kind words and the support, I hope the posts will be worth the wait😀
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I wish you well my friend. Thank you for your time and content. Since I just finished a Bill & Ted double feature rewatch, I’ll leave you with these fitting words… Catch ya later, dude!
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Thanks so much…no worries though, I will still be around, just posting a little bit less on my own blog😊
So to reply: Most excellent! 😂😂😂
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I wish you the best of luck, my friend. Hopefully you don’t work too hard. We’ll all be here waiting for you new content. Take care!!!
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Thanks so much for the kind words and support! Will definitely do my best, and will try to stick around as much as I can😊 Thanks again!
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Sorry your health woes are still an issue for you. Take it easy and look after yourself. 🙂
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Thanks so much! It really is annoying, but I’m refusing to let me get down because of it, so even though I’m taking it a little slower, I will still be around here. Enjoy blogging too much for that😊
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As excited I am for all the new conteng I hope your work goes okay, and that you stay healthy and take adequate rest!
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Thanks so much for the kind words. I will do my best, but I definitely don’t want to leave here either, so I will still be around whenever I can😊 Thanks very much for your kindness 😊
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I was going to ask about the daily posting myself and I’m glad that you’ve tackled it here hahah I’m super surprised that you were able to go a post a day for that long, especially when your posts are quite long! On top of that, you’re quite actively blog hopping, making me wonder how you even managed all that without any problems that we could see through your posts!!! Even if many of the posts were already prepared before your previous hiatus! I just really hope that you prioritize your health before anything else though. We’re always here and your content can be shared ANYTIME. 😉
I’m assuming that the super-secret project is the DC-related stuff, so I’m excited to find out what you plan on doing there. 😉 Also nice that you plan on checking out Interstellar (excellent movie) and Old Guard (I had fun with that one myself but wasn’t completely blown away by it). I’m keeping all the Dredd stuff for much later when I’ll have gone through more of the original comics too hahah
Take care, good friend! 😀
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Haha, yeah well…I have only been able to do that because of my vacation, so now that’s over (unfortunately lol), I am going to slow it down. But that will happen after wednesday because I still have two posts planned for the upcoming two days 😊After that my streak is going to end😂
But yeah, I do have to slow it because of my health, as well I do want to be here whenever I can. As for the bloghopping and posting: well I do have my supersecret robot army to help me, so there is that😂
Speaking of supersecret…nope…sorry to disappoint but it’s not the DC related stuff…hope you will still enjoy it though😊
Yeah I have heard quite some mixed responses to the Old Guard…so not expecting much from it, but who knows maybe I will be pleasantly surprised anyway😂
As for Dredd…I think you will love those comics. It’s different from the comics that you are used too…but it’s such a fantastic character and wonderful world where is in, that it really is an amazing comic😊
I will, and thank you for reading and commenting! I always appreciate it every time 😊 See you around my friend 😊
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I’ve certainly enjoyed this long streak of posts of you 🙂 It truly is good to have you back. I hope you’re doing okay back at work and doing as well as can be expected. I know how hard it must be to balance work, health issues, and rest. I will look forward to whenever you have the opportunity to post 🙂
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I’m definitely trying my best to hang in there as best I can. My health the past three days has been very annoying again, but I still try to post here even though it might not be every day. Just like blogging too much to give it up. Thanks for the kind words, and well you can expect me around as much as I can be😊😊
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Yeah, it really stinks when health issues get in the way of doing stuff we enjoy. I’m glad you’re still trying to blog and interact with the community when you can though. It’s good for you and for us 🙂
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Man, seeing this only now, i am sorry to have read about your health not holding up. Hope you are doing oke. You always give such kind comments On my posts. I hope you will feel better soon. 2020 has been such a shit year. If you need help with anything, let me know.
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Thanks, you are too kind yourself you know that right? 😊
It’s been a struggle no denying that, but at the moment it’s at least manageable. I’m really enjoying being back in the blogging world, and that’s very uplifiting too. I now have three days off work, so hope to catch up on some movies, books and write some stuff😊
Have an awesome weekend, and that goes both ways: if there is anything I can help you with, let me know too okay? 😊
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Thanks mate, i will. Enjoy your free days. Im hoping to write a few reviews still before this month ends
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