For the past six years, work and family have absorbed most
of my time, and relaxation activities fell into the gaps. More often than not,
I’d either have to drop them or cut into sleep to enjoy them. Physically, it’s
amazing how much getting the proper amount of sleep can change you. I’m a lot
more clear-headed, am yawning a lot less, and am generally a lot more pleasant
to be around. It’s amazing how easy it is to miss gradual changes.
The past month has been a busy one, preparing for Christmas
with two kids, finishing out the year at work, and enjoying some time gaming,
albeit much less than before. Whereas previously I’d spend a little time before
bed each night playing, for the past month and a half, I’ve only snatched an
hour here and there.
That said, I’ve quite rarely been playing Eve. Oh, sure, I’ve
been playing the heck out of Skyrim, and after the Steam sale, I’ve been
enjoying Total War: Attila and Stellaris. The reasons for that shift really
speak to some of the long-term challenges Eve has faced.
