Surviving the Felon: Week of 3/21/2026
I’m back with another instalment of Surviving the Felon. The world has grown worse over the last week at least according to the news. And yet I feel energized because I was so engaged with my day to day life that those very news sources that make all their money from spreading misery failed to dig deeper into my physical and mental flesh. It really has left me wondering if perhaps staying away from news for long periods of time to allow time to recover is something I should do more often.
Avoiding bots online helped my mental health this week. While I’m mentally drained, it is because I managed to do so much that was exciting over this week and spend time with friends and family. My time felt well spent and now I get to do some reflecting on how I can reach higher, rather than be dragged down by the actions of The Felon.
Anyway, this is still a political adjacent post and so it would be remiss for me to dance around it completely. We cannot let these monsters slither away into the dark. Even if they are willing to start World War 3 just to weaken any resistance we might have to their rule. Instead we must spread light not just for peace and hope, but to right injustices. I won’t say that we demand justice as the word has always irked me. Certainly not only because we live in a multi tier legal system where justice is denied when the wealthy might be caught up in it.
The Bad
While the news tries to control what we are worried about, don’t forget to learn more about the Heritage Foundation, Peter Thiel, and Curtis Yarvin. These are our real enemies, alongside The Window Shover of course. I’m putting this at the start of The Bad Section because I feel like this is by far the most important thing to get out of the negative.
An ordered list seems to be the best way to get through this section and so I’ll continue doing so. Negativity is the news’s specialty. And I want to focus on resisting and the positivity. But those bad things cannot be ignored. Giving it the least thought and fewest words is a proper compromise.
Everything ICE is doing in a city near, Cover up of ICE’s Terrorism by the FBI, Healthcare Costs going way up, Food Stamps running out, Genocide in Sudan, Bombings in Iran and around the Middle East, The Felon investigating political enemies, A world run by pedophiles, Attacks against Jews, threats of violence against politicians who don’t obey The Felon, the Military being forced to obey illegal orders, Rising Tensions between Japan and China, The Redacted Epstein Files, People gambling over what war crimes will be committed next, Threats of Nuclear Missile Use, A Global Economy Threatened due to the Iran War
The Good
Well that is an awful lot of bad. And I want to take a moment to help move beyond it all. I made the mistake of keeping count of adding and subtracting from that list. But that is a silly thing to do. There are always going to be bad things happening around the world. There are probably terrible things happening within ten thousand feet of me right now. But this week has reminded me that I can’t spend all my time focused on that stuff. I can’t ignore all of the negative obviously, but I must control my energy. As must we all.
While the war in Iran and around the Middle East has grown worse, countries around the world have decided to protect as many innocent people and pets as possible. Yes pets. There are countries sending planes and money to help airlift pets and animals caught in the crossfire so that they don’t become casualties of a war that they have no part in.
As for back in the United States, the Fascists are continuing to turn on each other. And elections are shoving many of them out of power. News is panicking as politicians more likely to stand up to them and not see Capitalism as a golden religion are being voted in. And the fact that the Couch Humper said live that he is afraid of going to jail gives me hope that we can turn his fears into reality. I’m sure he and his fellow terrorists will look in orange. I pointed this out last week, but its still making me smile a week later.
Transition
I was far too happy and distracted for my depression to grab hold. This week I was at Megacon 2026 and I’ll have plenty of blog posts about that to share next week. But I wanted to get this one done first. Schedules to keep and all that. Anyway, its a shame that conventions are so expensive because such environments are truly my happy place. I’m an extrovert by nature, but my hyper focused nature can sometimes be
This blog has been a check in for my friends as well as one for myself. March almost over now. I’m still not where I want to be. But I have found some motivation to try and reach new heights. Activities that bring me joy are so important because they keep the despair away. How much writing can I accomplish with a better head?
Anyway, its time for this blog to turn inwards and reflect. I had to battle depression and anxiety this week. Its always a threat and so it is vital that I found plenty that brought me joy. I refuse to let the mainstream media define my emotions. I’ll fight towards a better me even if I face adversity in my personal life and the world around me. The Felon will not drag me down. If you are feeling down and are searching for something to make you feel better, I’ll be providing links to those things that brought me joy.
Workouts
This week I continued at a higher number of reps for my workouts. 15 of each set doesn’t seem like a lot, but habits are best done with a slow build up. I am proud of myself for committing to a healthier body even if I have a lot more work to do before I can be completely content. Megacon interfered a little with my normal workout routine, keeping me outside and about when I normally am not. While I did my sets one less day, I was much more physically active, being on my feet for basically four days straight. Things should return to normal next week. But I won’t discount any additional progress I made this time.
Video Games
This week, I was out an about a majority of the time. And with friends and family too. My video game time was reduced, but not eliminated. After all, what do you think originally drew me towards an event like Megacon? While I write this blog post, I’m playing Civilization 7. Its a nice change of pace and gives me plenty of time to relax and think after constantly being on the move for four days straight.
Baldur’s Gate 3, Genshin Impact, and Elden Ring were played frequently this week too. I was motivated to go back to the Lands Between and try another build. And I met several voice actors that featured in these games at Megacon. I’ll have plenty of blog posts for next week talking about all that. It was exciting stuff.
I have not given up on Pokepia though I have not visited any of my friend’s worlds yet. The relaxing nature of the game gives me something different when everything mentioned in the above two paragraphs is not what I am in the mood for.
Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go of course is best played when I’m moving around a lot. Megacon had me walking plenty. In fact I reached the 50 Kilometer benchmark from all that moving around the sales floor. And seeking out different panels. But that all came at the expense of no Travel Blog Post. That should change for next week.
Due to Megacon, I did not play in any Pokémon Go Tournaments this week. And as I returned to start planning for this week, I was informed that we are on a bye week. At least this gives me time to learn the new metas and master what skills I need to improve.
Speaking of metas, I’m having trouble with Jungle Cup. Its not a metagame I like very much, but its pushing through tough matchups that leads to growth. May I do what I can to master my weaknesses and turn them into strengths. Or something like that. It sounded cool in my head.
Anime and Shows
I did not watch Hell’s Paradise, Fire Force, and Sentenced to be a Hero, To Your Eternity, and Frieren Beyond Journeys End due to Megacon. Nor have I started Oshi No Ko for similar reasons. There is another Anime that I did start. And it was because my friends and family hadn’t seen it yet and we had all waited to be together to watch it.
That show is the new season of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run. And all I can say is wow! I can’t wait for more of this show. Whenever Netflix decides to continue it that is. See it if you have not. And remember, horses are really difficult to animate.
I’m moving through the Zou Arc of One Piece. This one is a lot shorter than the prior arc so I don’t think it will take too long. I am told that I’ll start getting some answers to closely guarded secrets within the story in this story arc too.
Dungeons & Dragons
Unfortunately it will be a bit before I continue my Centrum Glacies Campaign. Perhaps the last week of March, I’ll have an update, but until then I’ll be working on other stuff and focusing on other aspects of my life to help me smile in the face of all this adversity. Now that Megacon is over, I should be able to play again next week.
Writing and Editing
I am continuing to write the first draft of my fifth Search for Eden Novel. I am going full speed ahead until I finish the book. Then I’ll turn my focus to other matters. This book serves as my first dive into proper science fiction and its taking a lot of time away from writing and towards research. And yet this isn’t a bad thing because I’m learning a lot about all sorts of topics and realizing more and more how little I actually understand.
I’m up to the final clashes of not just this novel but the proceeding four leading up to it. Every single paragraph at this point is a surreal experience. I never thought I would write this book. And now I’m nearing the end of it. I am reveling in the positive energy of seeing a project I have thought about since I was a kid start to truly manifest. And this is only the beginning. The first five books in this series only serve as a setup for the true story. Which I started crafting when I was ten years old. For comparison, as of this post, I’m thirty seven. Almost my entire life I have thought about this story.
I’m finding as I continue writing this novel just how little I know. Realizing that starting with the next book in this series will require more research than ever before could frighten me away from writing it. But that isn’t how I work. I can’t wait to learn countless new concepts and do my best to write plausible science fantasy to the best of my ability.
If that looks familiar from last week, its because I have to think carefully each page before I continue. Megacon also took up a lot of energy.
Reading and Podcasts
I have continued listening to Behind the Bastards led by Robert Evans and learning about some truly horrible people. This week, I am listening to a rather long podcast and I don’t want to spoil who it is about until I finish. You will have to wait this one out. A reason to check out this post next week.
As far as reading, I finished the second book in Brandon Sanderson‘s Skyward series: Starsight and began a new adventure with Cytonic, the third novel. Not only are there unique aliens, but utter alien environments that might span pocket dimensions. You never know what you will get with a Sanderson story.
Wrap Up
As we head to the final week of March, don’t forget to take a deep breath and let all that stress out. Its been a terrifying year so far. But the tide is turning. What we are all seeing should serve as a warning and preview of what might happen next. Things are escalating fast, and so we need to be ready to stand firm against The Felon. But when things escalate that gives off a sense of urgency. We might be rushing towards the edge of a cliff, or with some hope, perhaps the end of this nightmare instead. But we must not rush into things ourselves, even as things change quickly.
The Felon is fading. And less and less people are cool with him being a pedophile. So he and his handlers push fear on us because that is all they know. Even a war in the Middle East will not stop them from vanishing. And once they are gone, may their legacy be tainted by their wicked deeds. Assuming they don’t do something incredibly suicidal and brainless like launching nuclear missiles first. I still have hope things won’t reach that point.
And outside of The Felon, Capitalism, The One World Order that American Libertarians claim we need to fear while they worship it tries to reduce our lives to monetary value. It is up to us to build lives that stand in defiance of this. Art cannot be quantified by capital and that is why those in power continue to demonize it alongside Liberal Arts. Anything demonized by Fascists is something that we should all care about. Because anything they oppose is what will help bring them down.
Anyway, you know who also doesn’t understand art and sentimental stuff at all? The Felon. Let’s outlast him in 2026. As humans, let’s show love and light to those we care about. Those things are what make us better people. In fact its what makes us human. Our heartbeats are greater than anything he stands for. While he destroys, we rebuild. Our hearts craft beauty and wonder despite his parasitic presence. And we will only become stronger once he is no longer in our way. We will Survive The Felon together and unstoppable. ICE will melt and we will endure.
As a reward for reaching the end, here is a picture of a cat. And the edge of my foot for some reason.