Rebirth Of The Red Lantern: Volume 2, Chapter 12

WHAT’S ON MY MIND

Money matters. GTA Online has a new DLC called Money Fronts. I’ve blown about $18 million in virtual currency on new businesses, vehicles, and a police motorcycle. So far the new content has made the money grind over the past two weeks worth it.

In real life, the anniversary of my indexed annuity came and went. Three years after its inception it has gained 24% in value. I couldn’t be more pleased with that investment.

WHAT BOTTLE I OPENED THIS WEEK

2022 Danza del Sol Vermintino ($35). I gave this varietal a SATC name and for good reason. Check out the 2025 Wines page for the deets. 

WHAT I BOUGHT

A bottle of Daou 2022 Reserve Chardonnay on sale. Normally this 91 rated wine is $52, but I found a bottle discounted to $39.99. Last month I really enjoyed Daou’s budget friendly Sauvignon Blanc, so I look forward to opening this bougie bottle in the coming weeks.

I also bought two new PS5 wireless controllers yesterday. The pair I had were wearing out and affected my recent GTA Online game play.

WHAT MADE ME HAPPY

The ensemble Chibi style anime Isekai Quartet will get a third season. I recommend this series to anyone that can watch Crunchyroll. It’s a good introduction to Overlord, The Saga of Tanya The Evil, KonoSuba, and Re: Zero (first season), plus The Rising Of The Shield Hero (second season).

Oh, I had a 7-0 record in Wordle this week. Yay!

WHAT I WATCHED

I finally got to watch the Padres on Saturday after a five day blackout break. Now I’m watching too many Padres losses. At least I get to message Bolt Man so we can share in our misery.

WHAT SACRED TEXTS I READ

I finished both in progress novels and I caught up on my comics, too. Here’s the list:

• The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Dubois 
• Date A Live (light novel), Volume 14
• You Like Me, Not My Daughter?!, Volume 6
• Absolute Green Lantern #1 & #2
• Green Lantern Corps #3
• Green Lantern #21, #22 & #23
• Zatanna #2, #3& #4
• Deadpool vs Wolverine: Slash ‘Em Up! #1
• Deadpool/Wolverine #3, #4, #5 & #6
• Rogue: Savage Land #3, #4 & #5

Also from J-Novel Club:

• The Poison King: Now That I’ve Gained Ultimate Power, The Bewitching Beauties In My Harem Can’t Get Enough Of Me, Volume 5
• My Tiny Senpai (manga), Awaiting Volume 2
• An Introvert’s Hookup Hiccups: This Gyaru Is Head Over Heels For Me!, Awaiting Volume 11
• The Villainess Is Dead! Long Live The Empress! Redoing The Story After A Poisonous End, Volume 2
• Notorious No More: The Villainess Enjoys Feigning Incompetence, Volume 1
• Blade Skill Online: Crushing The Competition With My Abysmal Stats, Useless Class and Garbage Weapon! (manga), Volume 1
• Make It Stop! I’m Not Strong… It’s Just My Sword! (manga), Volume 1

THE TOMMY MILNER SALUTE GOES TO…

Whoever didn’t warn SVG (Shane van Gisbergen) not to drink the water in Mexico this past weekend. Ara ara!

A FIST BUMP GOES TO…

SVG for winning the NASCAR Cup road race in Mexico while leaking out of both holes. Yes, that really happened on Sunday!

WHAT’S UP WITH MY WRITING

Upon my return home, I lost my motivation to edit the manuscript. I even considered shelving it at one point, but on Tuesday morning I came up with a different ending. It’s quite the plot twist that will likely enrage some readers, but sometimes you have to ruffle a few feathers to be heard. I’ll get back to work on it soon.