Good afternoon, everyone. It's Tyrus as usual.

First of all, I think I'm finally done editing book 2. I realize that if I just keep worrying about perfecting every minute detail, I'm never going to publish it. Over the next few days, I'm going to do a FINAL read-over and determine the final changes needed. There will always be things I want to change later, but for now, the goal is just getting it published. Book 3 has also been worked on, and I'm satisfied with what I've done so far. I already have a rough plan for the structure of Book 3, and a more refined structure of the first few chapters.

Second of all, I got a new job! I'm starting in March! It's going to be full time, so I'll probably have a lot to do, but the money I'll get means I'm gonna have a lot more to work with when it comes to projects. I can likely get a better editor and proofread job done than what I can do, and Book 2 will likely be higher quality too! I'm nervous about working so much, but I'm determined to get the job done.

Third, personal life. It's gotten REALLY cold over the last two days, despite being really warm for a few weeks. My vacation was unfortunately canceled, so now I'm staying home for the next week or so...and with how cold it's going to be, I can't even go for walks or do anything fun. Hopefully all this free time motivates me to finish this stupid fucking book. Also, reminder that I stream on twitch! I streamed for a combined NINE hours yesterday playing Subnautica on my own and modded Lethal Company with friends! Go check out those two VODs, they're VERY funny!

Subnautica stream (3 hours)

Lethal Company stream (6 hours)

Anyway, that's all from me today. I hope you all have a great day, thank you all for reading once again, and I hope you continue to anticipate the next installment in the Advent Novel Series!

Incorrect Quote:

Eris: We can bake these cookies at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or 4,000 degrees for 1 minute. 
Mick: No, that's not how you make cookies. 
Scott: FLOOR IT!! 
Eris: How about 4,000,000 degrees for 1 second?!? 
Mick: yOU'RE GONNA BURN THE HOUSE DOWN- 
Eris: I'M GONNA HARNESS THE POWER OF THE FUCKING SUN TO MAKE COOKIES! 
Flash: DO IT! 
Mick: NO-

Good evening, everyone, it's Tyrus again.

First of all, I'm gonna be honest: I've never felt more demotivated. I've barely worked on editing book 2, and I suspect there's still a lot more I'll need to do. I can't tell you why I've felt so tired and unwilling to write. I've been staying up later and sleeping in more, so that might be a factor, but I guess I'm just tired of working on the same project with very little to show for it. Maybe I should take another break, or just start work on book 3 until I feel confident writing again. Writing is starting to feel like a job I don't get paid for at this point. I gotta shake this frustration off soon, or I'm never gonna finish this damn book.

Second, I'm not gonna draw this out with a third part, so I'll just keep it short and tell you about my personal life. I might get a new job soon, which is exciting. I've been working my current job for over four years, so I'd like something different by this point. I'm also going for a family vacation at the end of the month, which is also exciting. I also got a copy of "All Tomorrows" which is a book I've wanted to read for a while. It's pretty good, great inspiration for The Advent.

Hopefully next update I'll have a lot more progress I can share with you guys. You deserve better than some guy rambling about why his hobby is getting boring because he doesn't get dopamine. I know these things take time to perfect, but it gets to a point, you know? Thank you all for reading once again, and I hope you continue to anticipate the next installment in the Advent Novel Series.

Incorrect Quote:

*Comments under an image of a really hot knife cutting bread* 
Vyrus: Imagine stabbing someone with this knife. 
Flash: It would instantly cauterize the wound, so the person wouldn't bleed, so it's not very useful. 
Scott: if you want information it is 
Eris: why would you STAB a person when you can have TOAST?