Life updates!

I am generally not very great at sharing my thoughts or feelings vocally, but seem to do much better writing them out to share. Over the last year, my life has changed in so many amazing ways I cannot honestly begin to explain all of them. First and foremost, I met my amazing, beautiful and hilarious girlfriend Marisa (Porkchop). She has brought me out of my shell of social anxiety, being an introvert, and so much more. Over the last 3 months we have had such an amazing time being together, from every day things to going to PAX and meeting a ton of amazing friends, going on a 1500 mile road trip to California and a few spots in Oregon. I cannot begin to thank her enough for how she has help bring me back to the person I used to be. For anyone who didn't know, we do plan on getting married in the next few months so she will be able to stay with me in the States permanently! Working two jobs is fairly stressful, but she still keeps me motivated and smiling on the worst of days.

Now on to other news. There is a possibility for lots of big changes soon in my life. I may have a job opportunity that will be in the surrounding area of Seattle. This is a huge career move for me in a field I am very passionate about, and although there is no promise or final choice on the job at all yet, I need to be prepared to possibly step away from my full time stream and step it down quite a bit while I move/set up a new living arrangement and get that sorted out. I have no doubt in my mind that I will continue streaming, it just might be a little less once I'm situated working a full time job. Once again, this job is in no way set in motion, just a possibility. Being someone who has ever lived in Oregon, this is a big risk and bigger step for me and the stress and constant fear of failing is looming heavy in my mind. That being said, with an offer like this, if I have the chance to do it, I need to take that risk and see what happens.

I love all of my family and friends, everyone in the twitch community that I have met over the past 2+ years, you are some of the most generous and giving people I have ever met, and I want to continue being a part of that amazing community, you guys are just as much my family as anyone here, and I owe so much to you for what you have done for me. I will never be the guy who leaves you all out of the loop, if you ever have any questions for me at all, feel free to email or message me any time, I love reaching out to you guys!

DayZ Writing

As we make our way off of Taviana in our C-130J, I look down at the West island airstrip and remember the countless hours of time spent roaming the island trying to quarantine and save as many locals from the infection as possible. Midway through the flight, we hear some radio chatter about heavy storms and dangerous weather.  

A short time later, the plane began to violently shake us back and forth, I closed my eyes, clenched to the seat tightly and shortly thereafter blacked out. Coming to; I can only imagine to be a couple hours later, water was splashing in my face and I was being torn down with the plane. I frantically remove my harness, look for any other survivors, nothing. I look for any floating debris that I may be able to rest on until I can calm down and figure out what to do next.  

Once the weather had cleared up a little, I can see land in the distance!  
I grab hold of my debris and start slowly paddling toward the mass in front of me. Completely clueless as to how far we have come, I am not sure what this place is yet, I need to get closer to find out where I am.

There I was, stranded, near naked, in a place I had little to no recollection of. Being stationed on Taviana for so long, I barely could remember the layout or landmarks of Chenarus. As I made my way down the coast, I started to remember some of the towns I was passing. It seems as if I have made my way to Elektro.
I have started searching building to building for anything that would help me survive not only the Z’s, but the survivors that are surely in the area. I may try to make friends if I do happen to bump into anyone, I won’t hold my breath as people are more unpredictable than the weather day-to-day.  
It begins to rain heavily as I make my way to the Western firehouse, terrified and trembling with fear I slowly make my way around to the back door. Silently, I sit waiting in the corner for any signs of life. Ten minutes go by, it feels like hours, I sit shivering in the corner while a breeze rolls through the lower floor. No sounds, no distant gunfire… Was I the only one here? I wondered.  

Part 2

Cautiously, I make my way up to the top of the firehouse. I find a nice hat and some torn up cargo pants, not a big upgrade, but these will help me carry more. I peek out of the windows to try and survey as much of the city as I can, there are about 8 zombies in sight to the West, stationary at this point. May as well head to the pub, maybe I can still grab a pint that has been lying around, take my mind off of things for a bit. Keeping low through the streets, I quickly head into an office building. Keeping my fingers crossed that I can find any food and possibly a drink, as my stomach has been aching for about 2 hours now.