I have been struggling to write this blog post for days, but I always got sidetracked or ran out of time. That was nearly the case today. I was planning to sleep early and then I realized that I could write this blog post. Now I just need to recall what I wanted to say. So, let’s start…

For the past 5 days, I have been feeling depressed. I have a low mood for no specific reason, and I spend most of the night trying to do something. Strangely enough, I have been learning how to use Microsoft Excel. I don’t really know what motivated me to start this, but I am learning a lot. I haven’t touched a video game in months. Again, I don’t know why I don’t, maybe it’s because of Microsoft Excel. Depression affects me more during the day. I start to over analyze everything. I wonder if I am being lazy or if I need the rest. I think then that I am a burden to others. The negative thoughts just keep coming into my mind. I know that my depression is not telling me the truth, giving me dark and bad information. I know that I will get over it, I always do. My treatments are going well so there is some positivity in my life right now. I have a CAT scan this week and hopefully it will show that my tumor is getting smaller.

Despite the challenges of depression, there’s a glimmer of excitement on the horizon. As most of you know, my son and his girlfriend are taking me on a trip to New York City for the New York Comic Con! It’s something I’ve always wanted to experience, and I’m grateful for their generosity.

Unfortunately, the 4-day passes sold out before we could buy them. It’s a bit disappointing, but we’re determined to make the most of it. We’re now deciding which days to attend, with single-day passes available from Thursday, October 17th, to Sunday, October 20th. It’s a tough choice, but we’re excited to explore the convention and immerse ourselves in the world of comics, cosplay, and pop culture.

It’s a shame that the 4-day passes were gone before the general sale date of June 26th. It seems you need to have attended in previous years to get early access.  But hey, we’ll still have an amazing time!

This summer, I’m hoping to visit my friend Todd who lives on an acreage near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. It’s been too long since we’ve caught up, and I’m looking forward to some good old-fashioned fun.

I hope that we can go fishing, explore the Prince Albert area, and hang out. I’m hoping Karen will be able to join me for the adventure. It would be great to share the experience with her and create some new memories together.

Between the Comic Con trip and the visit to Todd’s, it’s shaping up to be a summer and fall filled with new experiences.  These trips offer a welcome escape and a chance to spend quality time with loved ones.

That is about all I have for this post. I hope you all have a good week and until the next time,

“Remember, with great conventions come great lines. Pack snacks.”