The Ultimate Vampire Resource and Directory

I'm utterly exhausted of these games the idiots play.

Today was so much better than last week was at the doctor's. I got my medication renewed, which is a blessing. I haven't been dealing with any side effects from being off it, but the fact that I was off it for just about a month wasn't great. I do need to go back in on Monday to get labs done. Last year, when I last did my labs, my vitamin D was insanely low, and my platelet count was a little concerning, but that could have been because I was sick when I got my blood drawn. So, hopefully all that's gotten better, but we'll see on Monday. If not, I'm going to have to start on supplements, yay. But, at least I got my meds, that's the big thing.

COMMENTS

-

---

Adain
20:42 Jun 11 2026

When you posted about this recently, I didn't think you were treated well, being kept waiting a month. I won't assume it's a relief for you, I imagine it is, I'm pleased it has been dealt with I hope they don't mess you around on the next pick up.

---

POST COMMENT

I played Destiny 2 for the first time in forever. Today was the last update Bungie is gonna put out for the game, so I figured I'd hop on and see what it was all about. Then I started talking to an old friend I hadn't gamed with in like, 2 years, and we joined up on a fire team. It was fun, he was showing me all the things I had missed, mostly just a bunch of Star Wars stuff they added to the game some time back. So, I caved and spent the 12 bucks to get the Renegade expansion and we ran through the first mission together. I only bought it because they have lightsabers now and I want my dark saber. I don't know if I'll play much after I finish the campaign, but for now it's actually been a blast. I missed gaming with people, especially those friends I made during the first Destiny game, like Joey. So, while I don't know if I'll help in keeping Destiny 2 alive, for now it's so much fun to group up with people I enjoy hanging out with and shooting some digital aliens in the face.

I know I've talked about it before, but my mother and I went in on getting Mina a hardcover collection of The Hunger Games for her birthday last month. Logan was finally able to give them to her this past weekend, and he told me she's super excited to read them. That makes me incredibly happy. I grew up an avid reader, thanks to my mother, and so I want to make sure the kids in my life are keeping up with reading.

I know schooling is kind of a joke right now, Gen Alpha is being described as one of the worst ever, and their literacy is far below where it should be. So, if I can encourage reading and learning outside of school, I will. It's why I'm so happy that Lucas is so info space, and why I do what I can to encourage that and keep him focused on it. It's why I got the books for Mina. She's an amazing kid, and I want to help her branch out from just Harry Potter and fun video games. Not that there's really anything wrong with those things (I have my personal takes on Harry Potter and Rowling, but I'd never voice those opinions to her, as she's only 13), but branching out is never a bad thing. And honestly, The Hunger Games books are far superior to Harry Potter, in my opinion. Especially the two newer ones.

But yeah, while I don't personally have children of my own, I do have children in my life who mean the world to me, and I want to try to set them up as best as I am able. The outlier is Gwen. She's a little too young to be into anything specifically besides Barbie, so I'm hoping as she gets a bit older, she'll find something I can help nurture and encourage. I know she likes to sing, so maybe that would be something she and I could play around with, as I sing fairly decently. I just think she's going to be more like her mom and dad, probably into sports and fashion more than anything else. And I have nothing against those things, they just aren't things I was ever really into. I played soccer growing up, but I stopped once I got to high school. I had broken the growth plate in my right wrist in the 8th grade while warming up for a game, and after it had healed, I didn't play the same because I was worried about breaking another bone. So, I can't relate to the jock thing like Kevin and Liz can. They both played sports through high school.

All that to say, that I'm happy Mina was so happy with the books. I really hope she enjoys the story as much as I did. I recently re-read the whole series and it was just as good as it was the first time I read them. Hits a little different being as old as I am now, and the state of the world currently, but yeah. If she likes those books, I may look I to getting her other books to read. I'd love to set up a little library for her when we get to the Texas house.

Ha! Spencer fuckboy Pratt is close to being out of the running for LA Mayor. I don't even live in LA, but I'm extremely happy about him not being in the race. It was mind blowing how he got so many votes in the first place. I know we're sick of Bass, I mean, how she handled the fires last year was more than enough to get her out of the office, but I'd take her over Pratt any day of the week. So, now it'll most likely be between Bass and Raman, when the results are finalized.

If course, we've already had the nonsense of Republicans claiming election fraud, because for some reason, Republicans don't understand how voting works in California. And I'm sure it'll get worse now that Pratt is out of the running for LA, and Hilton's numbers are dropping for governor. Voter fraud in California has always been pretty minimal, but I'm not at all surprised this is how the Republicans are taking it. The last time we voted for a Republican governor was Arnold, and as much as I'd like to have him back, I don't see it happening again any time soon. Especially with an English immagrent like Hilton. And LA, LA hasn't had a republican mayor for the last 25 years, so Pratt winning was a long shot at best.They love to throw up the maps that paints California redder than it is, but the counties that do vote Republican are all smaller. So, yeah, when all the metro areas vote blue, it's easy to see why California is considered such a staunch Democrat run state. The metro areas are where all the people are, and as they like to say, land doesn't vote, people do.

I was scrolling through the notes on my phone, looking for something, when I stumbled upon this little poem I wrote in July of 2019. A definite favorite.

COMMENTS

-

---

Adain
10:41 Jun 07 2026

Beyond the pain, the marks, the blood. Connection, love, care and bonding.

I think, to find the deeper connections through surrender, takes a person beyond life in some ways.

To meet boundaries and find the beyond.

Magic. Life enhancing magic.

---

immortalxkiss
22:14 Jun 07 2026

Of course. It's silly to assume anyone would involve themselves in a dynamic such as the one described without having a deep, meaningful connection. I know I never do. I am a sub and a masochist, though, so pain speaks to me in ways words can't. Being marked, to me, is a beautiful sign of love and connection, because I would never just allow anyone that opertunity. It shows me that I am theirs just as much as they are mine.

---

POST COMMENT

Getting high and watching a bunch of abridged anime fan parodies on YouTube is an absolute 10 out of 10. Highly (ha!) recommend.

This is why I hate doctors... I had an appointment today, just a routine thing so I could get my current prescription renewed, as I have to do yearlly. Okay, no big deal, I scheduled the appointment and I went in today for said appointment. Only to find out, once I got to reception, that my appointment had been cancelled an hour prior by the doctor. Oh, they tell me she left a voicemail, but it didn't register on my phone that I had a missed call. Okay, I'm a little annoyed, but this is rather urgent that I get my prescription renewed, so I ask if I can set a new appointment. I had to go to another window, and thankfully the woman was super helpful, so now I have an appointment for next Thursday. It's just annoying. I've been off my meds for nearly a month now, and that's not great. It makes the risk for serious complications far higher than it needs to be. Hopefully next week will be better and I can actually get my medication.

COMMENTS

-

---

Adain
08:30 Jun 05 2026

A month is long time to leave you without support. I hope things work out soon, although leaving you cold for a month is difficult to accept no matter the reasons they offer, if they offer any at all.

---

POST COMMENT

Well, I feel accomplished today. Did some cleaning, did some packing, finally got rid of my old 55" Samsung TV I've had sitting in a closet for years on Facebook Marketplace. It's been a good day. I did mess up my ankle while carrying that damn TV down the stairs, but I shall survive. It feels good to get things done. Things I've put off for a hella long time, like the TV. It was snatched up like a minute after my post went live. I really should have listed it years ago, after I had gotten the one I currently use in my bedroom.

COMMENTS

-

---

Adain
06:38 Jun 03 2026

I'm sorry to read about your ankle, and I'm glad you had a productive day. It always feels good at the end of one looking back if you get something good out of it.

---

POST COMMENT