Rule 5 Warships – USS Princeton
Ahoy there! Meet USS Princeton, the shipgirl with a history as intriguing as a cat chasing laser dots. From battles to admirers, she faced it all. Will there be a Princeton II in Azur Lane? The naval drama unfolds!
Book Review – Androne
In 2024, I dove into Androne, a novel that emerged from the Kindle freebies graveyard of 2023. Unlike its lackluster companions, this one didn’t make me regret my life choices. Androids, drones, and a veteran turned family man—it’s like Independence Day, but with fewer political headaches and more sci-fi fun!
Rule 5 Warships – USS St. Louis
Meet USS St. Louis, the overachiever of light cruisers. Built to match Japan’s firepower, she said, “No, our cruiser must top that!” Fought through WWII, then rocked a second life as Brazil’s navy flagship. Talk about a comeback cruiser!
Book Review – The Birth Order Book
Navigating birth order insights, I delved into Dr. Kevin Leman’s Birth Order Book. As an oldest, it nailed me, offering tools – perfect for handling life’s curveballs or decoding the quirks of my own Mini-Me, Princess, and the Centurion, who’s struggling to find his niche in the family zoo. It’s a must-read!
Rule 5 Warships – Yat Sen
Meet Light Cruiser Yat Sen, the ship that refused to stay sunk. Sunk in 1937, the Japanese thought, “Let’s salvage it, add some bells and whistles, and voila – a training ship!” Yat Sen: the shipgirl who turned sinking into a career move. Talk about resilience on the high seas!
WW2’s First Naval Battle – The Battle of the River Plate
Set sail before war’s official start, the German pocket battleship faced off against British cruisers in the Battle of the River Plate. Spoiler: Neutral port, scuttled ship, and dramatic surrender ensued.
Rule 5 Warships – HMS Belfast
Meet Belfast, the Royal Navy’s tea-brewing maestro and Head Maid extraordinaire. Juggling the quirks of the Royal Maid Corps is no cakewalk, especially with personalities that could rival a sitcom cast. She’s the real MVP, and her legacy sails smoothly, unlike some wartime refits. Cheers to Belfast, the unsinkable maid!
2024 Goals
New year, same blog—because who has time for a new one? We kick off 2024 by taking our own advice (finally) and setting five S.M.A.R.T. goals. From outrunning marathon woes to crushing debt like a pro, and aspiring to be a consistent content creator while balancing bookworm and gaming ambitions. Let the year of overachieving begin!
Rule 5 Warships – USS Guam
Meet USS Guam, the Azur Lane sensation! In the real world, she’s a cruiser killer with a 22-mile gun range. But in 2023, she’s just a bunny girl in a battleship. Cheers to an unexpected career change! Happy New Year!
2023 Year in Review
As the year wraps up, my attempt to break a 4:15:00 marathon time fell short – blame it on my race plan amnesia. Thanks, Biden economy, for derailing my $15,000 debt payoff goal. On the bright side, I aced the reading challenge by a slim margin and completed more video games than planned. Cheers to 2024 – less job loss, more wins!