For whatever reason, the installation program will not even run. This is odd since it worked fine on my XP Home laptop (before it had to be rebuilt). I think the problem is actually a license check stopping the installation, but I got no notice/error message from the installer--it just dies without doing anything.
I've sent an email to the company to see what they say. If it comes to it, I'll need them to mark my license down as being used only once so I can install it on the new XP Professional rebuilt laptop.
Movie Magic Screenwriter 6 went on fine, as did the dictionaries (Word Menu 2 and Merriam Webster)...but I just realized this morning that I forgot to install StoryView 2. Nuts.
Ah well, tonight I take the evening off and I'll spend it relaxing in a break. We'll watch some shows, kick back, do dinner, and vibe the evening. All good things.
I'll put the rest of the writing software on Thursday (well Dramatica Professional v4.0 will have to wait until I hear back from www.screenplay.com).
The good news on all this reinstallation and laptop rebuilding? This means I can start working again on the film--and the novels--development work.
On Game Design:
I spent my lunch yesterday at a park and went over my brainstorm and early development notes for a game I've had in the works for about 2 years or so. I'm much farther along than I thought.
It was quite an exciting little realization; I think I can prototype it for myself and start some solo test plays. It's not ready for general play testing yet as I still have a few systems to test and develop.
I was truly surprised to find out how far along I was on a second game design as well. Both of these discoveries were very good for my morale.
Again, baby steps--nickle and diming--these projects has actually moved me ahead in them.
On the film idea:
The core of the idea is still a good one, but the "angle" of it's telling is driving me nuts. I can't seem to find the "right way" yet. It just feels off, forced, and wrong. I'll have to develop the idea more and see what comes out of that process. Generally speaking, something will shake out in that process.
On my life long insomnia and health:
Well, last night really sucked the hard one. I could not sleep. I was up until after 11 PM and I was awake by 2:30-3:00 AM. I finally looked at the clock--something I try very hard not to do--at 3:17 AM. I just got up, there was no point in suffering anymore.
I was hot, uncomfortable, and just wasn't sleeping. I got up, put some painter's tape on a wall, and got ready for the day.
I'll tell you this in a personal aside: I'm becoming convinced that this insomnia is going to kill me in the end. I don't feel healthy, I feel like my health is faltering. I've been working on nutrition and sleep for awhile now...I'm making progress, but this insomnia is making me feel like my time is limited. It was not a good night.
Anyway, I am not feeling good today, but I can tell you that I'm very glad that I'd made a commitment to getting better health in all areas of my life: body, spirit, mind, finances, home, personal life, leisure time, and in my relationships.
Live well, laugh often, love much!
Jason Henke
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