I'm Not Dead

The Most Amazing Day

Hello, dear readers! It has been a while since I last posted, and you may have been wondering where I’ve been. The title of this blog might sound dramatic, but I promise it’s apt. Earlier this year, I was venturing full steam ahead into the world of voice acting. Part of that journey meant having a very visible online presence—regularly posting blogs, connecting with peers, and sharing my progress. Then life threw me a curveball, and everything changed.

In spring, I ended up in hospital with pleurisy, which led to pleurisy scarring and, ultimately, long Covid. The experience has been transformative in many ways. Long Covid has been a relentless challenge, affecting both my energy and the way I approach my creative pursuits. It forced me to take a significant step back from being so active online and recalibrate my life.

However, amidst these difficulties, there have been moments of profound joy. The absolute highlight of this year was marrying my wonderful wife, Sekki, in early August. Our wedding was a magical day filled with love and laughter, and it remains a beautiful beacon of light in a tough year. Planning and celebrating our marriage took up much of my summer, and I wouldn’t trade that time for anything.

Recovery has been slow, but it’s also been a time for reflection and rediscovery. Being forced to rest meant I suddenly had a lot of downtime, and in that space, the writer within me came alive. I’ve always had a love for storytelling, but this year, I’ve truly embraced it. In these months of recovery, I’ve written not one, but two full manuscripts, both in completely different genres, and I’m now working on a third! Writing has become a lifeline for me, a way to channel my creativity and keep moving forward.

Starting the querying journey to find a literary agent has been an adventure of its own. It’s not an easy path, but I love writing too much to give up. I’m excited about the possibilities that lie ahead, even if the road to becoming a published author is long and winding.

There was a moment when I was in the hospital, at my worst, when I genuinely thought I might be dying. It was a harrowing experience that made me reflect deeply on what matters most. My wife, Sekki, is my greatest joy, and she’s reminded me that every aspect of my life should bring me that same sense of fulfillment. With that in mind, I’m leaning into the things that fill my soul: writing, voice acting, and improv.

I’m still pursuing my voice acting career, but I’ve had to learn how to manage my condition and find the right balance of where to use my energy. I’m also continuing to perform and teach improv because it’s a source of pure joy and connection for me. And, of course, I’ll keep writing because I have so many incredible stories waiting to be unleashed.

So, here I am—not dead, but evolving. Life has changed in ways I never expected, but I’m finding my way through it, one step at a time. Thank you for sticking with me on this journey. Here’s to creativity, resilience, and joy in every form it takes.

Until next time, stay creative and take care.