Cry Havoc X: Sweet Child of Chaos

[Salinger]

What books you got lined up?xx

[rowan]

2 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said:

Keep up however much momentum you've gathered and let's keep steamrolling through the last few weeks of our 2018 goals!  Make the last 3 weeks of the year the plot twist your life has been waiting for.

 

YEEEAHH. Man, I really like that - kind of needed to hear it too. You are an inspiration! Also, yes yes what books are you looking at?

[Rurik Harrgath]

10 hours ago, Salinger said:

What books you got lined up?xx

7 hours ago, rowan said:

Also, yes yes what books are you looking at?

 

Work in progress.  I'm still crawling my way through the Young Han Solo trilogy from Star Wars Expanded Universe Legends (Eff You, Disney) and Remember your NUTS.  I have Kindle samples for the second Magnus Chase book (a modern day young adult having adventures throughout Norse Mythology), Loki's Wolves (similar, different author), a Michael Crichton book about pirates, the most recent Girl with the Dragon Tattoo novel, and a whole bunch of Hells Angels/outlaw biker or Global War on Terror autobigraphies to pick from.

 

Also want to take a critical look at The Black Company.

 

Guess I should actually follow through on that quest haha

[Tanktimus the Encourager]

8 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said:

 

Work in progress.  I'm still crawling my way through the Young Han Solo trilogy from Star Wars Expanded Universe Legends (Eff You, Disney) and Remember your NUTS.  I have Kindle samples for the second Magnus Chase book (a modern day young adult having adventures throughout Norse Mythology), Loki's Wolves (similar, different author), a Michael Crichton book about pirates, the most recent Girl with the Dragon Tattoo novel, and a whole bunch of Hells Angels/outlaw biker or Global War on Terror autobigraphies to pick from.

 

Also want to take a critical look at The Black Company.

 

Guess I should actually follow through on that quest haha

I see you know the proper number of books to own.

 

 

Spoiler

It's more. The only answer to "how many books should I own?" is more.

 

[DaemonCorax]

Ahaha. My nightstand is getting a little Tetris like too! I have a little of everything waiting for me, if I didn't pass out within 2 seconds of hitting the pillow.


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[RES]

2 hours ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said:

I see you know the proper number of books to own.

 

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It's more. The only answer to "how many books should I own?" is more.

 

This is my issue...thank goodness for kindle!

[Rurik Harrgath]

Just in case you needed some #MomoaMotivation this Most Thursday of all Thursdays...

 

 

5 hours ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said:

I see you know the proper number of books to own.

4 hours ago, DaemonCorax said:

Ahaha. My nightstand is getting a little Tetris like too! I have a little of everything waiting for me, if I didn't pass out within 2 seconds of hitting the pillow.

3 hours ago, RES said:

This is my issue...thank goodness for kindle!

 

I polished off my Kindle samples of Kings of the Wyld, The Black Company, and The Thief who pulled on Trouble's Braid (mostly for the winning title, sequel called The Thief Who Spat in Luck's Good Eye hahaha).  Definitely will pick up Kings and I'll go from there!

[DaemonCorax]

And from the internets: TWO rugby teams performing the haka. It's interesting to me the territory this cover - New Zealand to American Samoa (where I first associated it with, perhaps incorrectly), to Hawaii.

 

 

PS: Demonstrations of the haka at funerals in New Zealand are powerful and will make you cry. (Or me anyway.)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqeojR3-52U

 

[Raxie]

Aquaman is so closeeeee!!!!! I'm so excited.  Nice job getting those tickets ahead of time - I should probably get some midnight showing tickets myself since the crowds that turn out for those in NYC are always freaking amazing.  Hah that SNL episode was hilarious, but I feel like they kind of missed an opportunity to show off what a goofball Mamoa is.  Mr. Raxie pointed out that they tended to put him in roles that they've put The Rock in in the past and I had to agree - but it doens't really matter because it's always a treat to watch him anyway.

 

Also I'm so glad you've been on another date!

[DJtrippyT]

On 12/13/2018 at 2:35 PM, Rurik Harrgath said:

Just in case you needed some #MomoaMotivation this Most Thursday of all Thursdays...

 

 

 

 

 

The man is a national treasure

 

I especially like Lisa Bonet in the backround there at the beginning... she's like, "oh, this again..."

 

 

[Rurik Harrgath]

Challenge Journal:  The wee hours of December 14, 2018.

We made it to the weekend, ladies and gentlemen!

I've decided on a couple of books to start (☑), no social activity yet, but a weightlifting team Xmas party tomorrow (with a +1!!!).  Caught up on my shows tonight, Vikings and SEAL Team - next up will be conquering season 3 of Frontier for #MomoaWeekend.  Tuesday and Wednesday weren't perfect eating days, or rather they were until I got home and was still hungry after my nightly protein cookies - I got after some baked pizza buns smothered in shredded cheese the one and leftover egg rolls the other.  Neither was catastrophic but still a bit of a hiccup in my Nutritional Alchemy quest so I'm not entirely sure how to handle that.

Back on track today though, that's the important thing.  Oly in the morning!

I think that picture will be my inspiration for my 2019 challenge, except it'll be My Hopes and Dreams (or Motivation and Goals) are as big as Jason Momoa's arms.

 

I DON’T BELIEVE IN ANYTHING:  "A delicate balancing act of fuel and activity."  [+2 STR, DEX, STA, CON] 

• The Mindful Art of Nutritional Alchemy™ 6 of 7 days/week:  ☑☑☑☐☐☐
• 4 CrossFit classes per week:  ☑☑☐☐  [Challenge Total:  ☑☑☐☐]

I’M JUST HERE FOR THE VIOLENCE:  "Dump Stat my Charisma until I’m an Extrovert.”  [+5 CHA]

• Partake of 3 sessions of “Be Happy” per week:  ☑☑☐
• Social activity 1 time/week:  ☐
• Moment of Frivolity shared (per update):  ☑

OH, AND STOP AND PET THE POKEMON:  A Self-Improvement Junkie.  [+2 WIS]

• Post a daily challenge update 3 of 7 days/week:  ☑☑☑

Ongoing To-Do mini-quests…

• ☑  Read:  [In Progress]  Power through my Kindle samples and decide on (1) book to start.
• ☐ Play:  [In Progress]   Get a Wii and play the shit out of some Mario Kart.
• ☐ Write:  Thoughts & Ponderings in ColorNote/OneNote app.
• ☐ Build: [In Progress]  Accent Wall
• ☐ Minimalize:  [In Progress]  Return unused trade goods to Home Depot.
• ☐ Other:  [In Progress] Dump run.

 

On 12/13/2018 at 1:45 PM, DaemonCorax said:

And from the internets: TWO rugby teams performing the haka. It's interesting to me the territory this cover - New Zealand to American Samoa (where I first associated it with, perhaps incorrectly), to Hawaii.

 

PS: Demonstrations of the haka at funerals in New Zealand are powerful and will make you cry. (Or me anyway.)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqeojR3-52U

 

As someone who has both taken part in ramp expatriation ceremonies and seen a comrade off to Valhalla in a warzone, this one speaks to me:

 

 

I especially love that the Haka transcends racial lines; it's cultural, yes, but you'll see white New Zealanders and ex-pats equally as passionate in its performance.  And that, to me, is something that speaks to the bonds of brotherhood and camaraderie that no other feeling can express.

 

On 12/13/2018 at 2:49 PM, Raxie said:

Aquaman is so closeeeee!!!!! I'm so excited.  Nice job getting those tickets ahead of time - I should probably get some midnight showing tickets myself since the crowds that turn out for those in NYC are always freaking amazing.  Hah that SNL episode was hilarious, but I feel like they kind of missed an opportunity to show off what a goofball Mamoa is.  Mr. Raxie pointed out that they tended to put him in roles that they've put The Rock in in the past and I had to agree - but it doens't really matter because it's always a treat to watch him anyway.

 

Also I'm so glad you've been on another date!

 

Beyond words excited for Aquaman.  Tiny bit jealous and jaded that I'll have to share my Momoadom with so many others who will be exposed to his legendary grandeur, but that should only elevate society.  Most of those SNL skits were disappointing actually, a lot of missed opportunity, and your hubby is exactly right about the crossover between Momoa and the Rock.

 

A couple.  Trying not to get my hopes up too much!

 

9 hours ago, DJtrippyT said:

I especially like Lisa Bonet in the backround there at the beginning... she's like, "oh, this again..."

 

Relationship goals there.  I want to be that spouse someday!

[RES]

14 hours ago, DJtrippyT said:

The man is a national treasure

QFT

 

4 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said:

14 hours ago, DJtrippyT said:

I especially like Lisa Bonet in the backround there at the beginning... she's like, "oh, this again..."

 

Relationship goals there.  I want to be that spouse someday!

I must have been under a rock for the last several years...how did I not know they were married? 

[Rinna]

On 12/13/2018 at 9:35 AM, RES said:

This is my issue...thank goodness for kindle!

 

Esp. when traveling!  No worries about weight limits due to my books......

[Tanktimus the Encourager]

8 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said:

I want to be that spouse someday!

*Subtly reminds that I can officiate weddings*

[DaemonCorax]

9 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said:

As someone who has both taken part in ramp expatriation ceremonies and seen a comrade off to Valhalla in a warzone, this one speaks to me:

 

Yes. It's so powerful. I stood at a funeral this summer while 200 men recited the Ranger creed for a fallen brother. There are no words.

 

9 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said:

I especially love that the Haka transcends racial lines; it's cultural, yes, but you'll see white New Zealanders and ex-pats equally as passionate in its performance.  And that, to me, is something that speaks to the bonds of brotherhood and camaraderie that no other feeling can express.

 

Yeah that too! The Maori pretty much say "Learn the words. Learn what this is about. And then share!" It is a unique example of spreading culture and heritage.

[TimovieMan]

5 hours ago, DaemonCorax said:

Yeah that too! The Maori pretty much say "Learn the words. Learn what this is about. And then share!" It is a unique example of spreading culture and heritage.

But no matter how many times I've seen people do a haka, it appears like it's only the ones with Polynesian roots that can nail that passionate expression that borders on crazy (which is what makes it so intimidating and awesome).  

[Sylvaa]

20 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said:

On 12/14/2018 at 3:25 PM, DJtrippyT said:

I especially like Lisa Bonet in the backround there at the beginning... she's like, "oh, this again..."

 

Relationship goals there.  I want to be that spouse someday!

 

Point of clarification - do you want to be the spouse standing there with the, "oh, this again..." or do you want to be the spouse doing the action creating the "oh, this again..."?

 

Also, is that his son in there? Because I thought it was and that was my favorite part. 

[Rurik Harrgath]

19 hours ago, RES said:

I must have been under a rock for the last several years...how did I not know they were married? 

 

I watched an interview where he admitted to basically seeing her on television and decided then and there he would do anything he could to marry her.  "I want that one," he said, and didn't tell her about that detail until after they had kids hahaha

 

15 hours ago, Rinna said:

Esp. when traveling!  No worries about weight limits due to my books......

 

I wish you could trade books on Kindle like Pokemon on Gameboy!

 

15 hours ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said:

*Subtly reminds that I can officiate weddings*

 

Oh, I've not forgotten, nor have I found a suitable partner willing to dance this complicated tango.

 

Nor have I forgotten I owe you one (1) trip to Texas.

 

14 hours ago, DaemonCorax said:

Yes. It's so powerful. I stood at a funeral this summer while 200 men recited the Ranger creed for a fallen brother. There are no words.

 

Yeah that too! The Maori pretty much say "Learn the words. Learn what this is about. And then share!" It is a unique example of spreading culture and heritage.

8 hours ago, TimovieMan said:

But no matter how many times I've seen people do a haka, it appears like it's only the ones with Polynesian roots that can nail that passionate expression that borders on crazy (which is what makes it so intimidating and awesome).  

 

There are nights when the depression gets bad and I'll find myself stuck on YouTube video tributes to fallen veterans or surprise returns home.  Reminds me I'm still human and still gets me in the feels after nearly a decade out.

 

It's the crazy tongues.

 

 

 

3 hours ago, Sylvaa said:

Point of clarification - do you want to be the spouse standing there with the, "oh, this again..." or do you want to be the spouse doing the action creating the "oh, this again..."?

 

Also, is that his son in there? Because I thought it was and that was my favorite part. 

 

Oh I'm definitely the Jason Momoa spouse in that case.  Full speed 'oh, this again...' incoming!

 

His son and daughter!  You just need to find the right angle to catch them both.

[RES]

7 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said:

I watched an interview where he admitted to basically seeing her on television and decided then and there he would do anything he could to marry her.  "I want that one," he said, and didn't tell her about that detail until after they had kids hahaha

I love this so much...also love the fact that she's older than me so I  have hope!  

[Rurik Harrgath]

Challenge Journal:  Week Three wrap-up (December 16, 2018).

Week Three of the final challenge cycle for 2018 is in the bag.

And I haven't been this active/addicted/attached to the forums in years, haha!

It's really great to be back and posting regularly.  Life is messy and complicated but the Rebellion is truly a home away from home, and ya'll help me center my brainwaves and bounce my ideas back with even better ideas.  Plus I always feel more extroverted in Real Life after some Forum Extroversion, which is a major goal I'm working on.  Speaking of goals, I'm excited to start brainstorming my overarching goals for 2019; we'll definitely continue to see a significant Momoa presence (especially with the influx of Aquaman gifs and memes to be had after this week's premiere), I'm going to keep embracing my inner Rogue/rake/rapscallion, grinding out my Charisma dump stat and striving for increasingly extroverted ambiversion, forming some agility goals to work on some CrossFit weaknesses I haven't looked at in ages, and continually seeking new and exciting ways to Level Up my life.

I've already got a working challenge title based on one of the books I've sampled lately too.. Cry Havoc:  The Rogue Who Pulled on Trouble's Braids.

A moment of "Be Happy" (☑) I forgot to mention earlier in the week, came from an unlikely compliment from a coworker I've been riding the high of for a couple of days. 

Additional positivity dump:  Started Frontier season 3 and loving it.  Xmas party for the gym weightlifting team last night (social activity ☑)  Finally got around to returning all the tools and tile and unused stuff to Home Depot last night when I also picked up my first ever real Christmas tree (my house smells AMAZING right now, plus minimalism mini-quest success ☑).  Set-up my account for online grocery shopping and giving that a try tomorrow.  Also, AQUAMAN IN FOUR DAYS!!!!

 

I DON’T BELIEVE IN ANYTHING:  "A delicate balancing act of fuel and activity."  [+2 STR, DEX, STA, CON] 

• The Mindful Art of Nutritional Alchemy™ 6 of 7 days/week:  ☑☑☑☑☑☑
• 4 CrossFit classes per week:  ☑☑☑☑  [Challenge Total:  ☑☑☑☐]

I’M JUST HERE FOR THE VIOLENCE:  "Dump Stat my Charisma until I’m an Extrovert.”  [+5 CHA]

• Partake of 3 sessions of “Be Happy” per week:  ☑☑☑
• Social activity 1 time/week:  ☑
• Moment of Frivolity shared (per update):  ☑

OH, AND STOP AND PET THE POKEMON:  A Self-Improvement Junkie.  [+2 WIS]

• Post a daily challenge update 3 of 7 days/week:  ☑☑☑

Ongoing To-Do mini-quests…

• ☑  Read:  [COMPLETE]  Power through my Kindle samples and decide on (1) book to start.
• ☐ Read:  [In Progress]  Kings of the Wyld, Thief Who Pulled on Trouble's Braid,You Are A Badass, Remember your N.U.T.S.
• ☐ Play:  [In Progress]   Get a Wii and play the shit out of some Mario Kart.
• ☐ Write:  Thoughts & Ponderings in ColorNote/OneNote app.
• ☐ Build: [In Progress]  Accent Wall
• ☑ Minimalize:  [COMPLETE]  Return unused trade goods to Home Depot.
• ☐ Other:  [In Progress] Dump run.

 

6 hours ago, RES said:

I love this so much...also love the fact that she's older than me so I  have hope!  

 

I found his family documentary, probably give that a gander while I prep meals for the week.  He really is a role model for life beyond being inspirational beyond words.

[Tanktimus the Encourager]

2 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said:

And I haven't been this active/addicted/attached to the forums in years, haha!

 

It wasn't the same without your regular presence.

[Sylvaa]

16 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said:

His son and daughter!  You just need to find the right angle to catch them both.

 

His daughter is in the back row? I did see her too!

 

8 hours ago, RES said:

16 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said:

I watched an interview where he admitted to basically seeing her on television and decided then and there he would do anything he could to marry her.  "I want that one," he said, and didn't tell her about that detail until after they had kids hahaha

I love this so much...also love the fact that she's older than me so I  have hope!  

 

As if anyone needed a reason to adore this man more (Momoa, not you this time Rurik), I love how much he has his family with him for everything. 

 

16 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said:

Oh I'm definitely the Jason Momoa spouse in that case.  Full speed 'oh, this again...' incoming!

 

I see you more as an instigator than sitting back and just watching! 

[Rurik Harrgath]

Challenge Journal:  December 17, 2018.

#MomoaMonday for the week of Aquaman's worldwide premiere!

 

That's actually all I have to say for today.  I'm going to bed early after baking some sublime pork tenderloin... if this works out, it'll probably be tomorrow's retroactive Be Happy moment. 

 

I DON’T BELIEVE IN ANYTHING:  "A delicate balancing act of fuel and activity."  [+2 STR, DEX, STA, CON] 

• The Mindful Art of Nutritional Alchemy™ 6 of 7 days/week:  ☑☐☐☐☐☐
• 4 CrossFit classes per week:  ☑☐☐☐  [Challenge Total:  ☑☑☑☐]

I’M JUST HERE FOR THE VIOLENCE:  "Dump Stat my Charisma until I’m an Extrovert.”  [+5 CHA]

• Partake of 3 sessions of “Be Happy” per week:  ☐☐☐
• Social activity 1 time/week:  ☐
• Moment of Frivolity shared (per update):  ☑

OH, AND STOP AND PET THE POKEMON:  A Self-Improvement Junkie.  [+2 WIS]

• Post a daily challenge update 3 of 7 days/week:  ☑☐☐

Ongoing To-Do mini-quests…

• ☑  Read:  [COMPLETE]  Power through my Kindle samples and decide on (1) book to start.
• ☐ Read:  [In Progress]  Kings of the Wyld, Thief Who Pulled on Trouble's Braid,You Are A Badass, Remember your N.U.T.S.
• ☐ Play:  [In Progress]   Get a Wii and play the shit out of some Mario Kart.
• ☐ Write:  Thoughts & Ponderings in ColorNote/OneNote app.
• ☐ Build: [In Progress]  Accent Wall
• ☑ Minimalize:  [COMPLETE]  Return unused trade goods to Home Depot.
• ☐ Other:  [In Progress] Dump run.

 

On 12/16/2018 at 4:40 PM, Tanktimus the Encourager said:

It wasn't the same without your regular presence.

 

And I'm glad to once again make the claim I am actually a regular presence, haha

 

On 12/16/2018 at 4:53 PM, Sylvaa said:

As if anyone needed a reason to adore this man more (Momoa, not you this time Rurik), I love how much he has his family with him for everything.

 

I see you more as an instigator than sitting back and just watching! 

 

I would pout a little except the 'more as an instigator' bit more than made up for diversity of attention. 

[Wild Wolf]

On 12/13/2018 at 1:35 PM, Rurik Harrgath said:

Definitely will pick up Kings and I'll go from there!

 

It's a great book! My dad and I both read it . The Land is also amazing. It's a LitRPG and there's 7 books in the series. Not that you need more distractions, lol.

 

 

 

Wolf

[Raxie]

So glad that you're not only back here more regularly, but that you're feeling the effects of the rebellion's warm & fuzzies