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Hi all. Hear is my introduction and a little backstory about me.
I was having some family issues that some how brought back my inner child. I was feeling hurt in my subconscious. As of writing this I am 26 years old but feel like I am between 14-16 yeas old. Back in those days I was into dancing, wushu, healthcare and anime. One of things on my bucket list is to go to an anime convention such as San Deigo ComicCon.  Fast forward to me at age 20 I did attend my first convention in San Diego convention center. It was a medical convention by Society for Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH16). I also attend in 2020 and will plan on doing so in 2024. Back to present day, I was watching for I do not know how many times the HackSmith and their lightsaber development. Feeling very jealous I knew I had to get one. I did buy one of their shirts with the plasma lightsaber on it. I love their steampunk designs.  I thought of trying to design one myself but soon realized I am a writer not an artist.

I knew from the very first start of my quest into the lightsaber community I had a few things I had to have on one. Golden claws. After a month or so of lurking, leaning and coming clean to my mother ( I kept quiet for that first month) I decided on the Aeon v5le with lite sound because I hate technology and an terrible with computers. Also a Mac user. At first I wanted to go all out  with features or should say fidelity. I soon realized for one not in my budget and my computer skills. That brings my to why I chose this username here ANoob. I wanted something gamey sounding. So here I am today and I am very happy to join and be a part of this community.

Hello and welcome. Embracing ones inner child is the way.
The aeon LEV5 is magnificent. I should know. I have his little brother. There is a tutorial about how to flip the claws for a better grip, if you're not planning on dueling with it.
Forum community is quite welcoming. The global saber community on the wild web... not so much if you're an US fan. (Although, to everyone convention I went in France, the dueling clubs had Ultrasabers sabers... so... You know...)

I was not expecting to start writing part two so soon. Knowing the mixed experiences of others have had I was not expecting to have mine so soon. I was planning on at least two or three weeks not less then one. Like most of us here I have already started a wishlist on what to buy next. My nerves are firing like crazy. Or should I say lightsabers.  I am trying to keep my nerves relaxed as much as possible.
Wishlist

Azure Fallen with blue violet blade no sound because Fallen is the name of my favorite music album by Evanescence.

Crimson Grand Master with emerald driver and v4 sound. For Mom She is an artist and a Mac user.

Exactly a week later it was my big day. Back to me at my current age of 26 it was time to see my first ever lightsaber. As my eyes landed on it I feet like a young lad in a sweet shop I do not even like sweets vey much. As soon as a figured out how to use the sound I felt like my mother when she learned to ride a bike. For me one of those memories you will probably will never forget. Or my first ever medical convention I attend. That day was when I had the time of my life. That is actually documented in a story I wrote for The Society for Simulation in Healthcare. If I do I have photos of it. I was so excited and on such an adrenaline rush plus lack of sleep I felt sick to my stomach. Next I tried some of my old wushu dance steps. I successfully preformed them. My wonky hip and old injuries behaved and got a nice photo shoot of this moment if my life.

I have an Azure Fallen, it is MASSIVE but so cool and it feels really good in the hand. (you can find pics of mine on the gallery section)

Part 3
My nerves have calmed down and I have gotten some sleep. I am totally re living my teenage years. I am much happier now. That week of waiting was hell, thankfully it was only one week. I would have been a wreck if it had gone on much longer. Another great change I have noticed since I got the lightsaber is that I have been able to get to sleep a whole half hour earlier! That is a big difference for an insomnia suffer. I hope I do not jinx that by writing this. You probably can tell where this is going. I know there’s no shame in what I am about to write. I am going to pull the words out of my mouth. I sleep with the lightsaber. I would like the thank the members here who encouraged me to not feel shame.

One week update

One week in update

I couldn’t be happier with my choice of the Aeon v5 le with lite sound and 24 inch blade. I did buy the extra pommel the sentinel v5 non vented. Still can’t decide what one I like best. I only use the non vented one when I am not using sound example at night. I am surprised that the claws on the emitter and pommel are not sharp. I didn’t want to claw up myself or my sheets. As stated in an earlier installment of this journey I mentioned the whole sleep thing. I never thought a hard non flexible blade would be comfortable.

I also decided to buy the lightsaber because I knew it would be great for my seasonal affect disorder (SAD), those emergency situations such as Northern California wildfires. I have funny plans on what I will do if disasters strike. I also found that being part of this community myself as a writer has come back. But I have to say sleep is the most important and amazing discovery I have noticed. Not to mention not spending money on iPad video games. My pocket book thanks me. It used to be that age old question how to fall asleep? Now I know how to.  It’s like when my mother had a Star Wars dream where she figured out the meaning of the universe. She had a friend named Mary Jo Kobe. In her dream she was told “Mary Jo Kobe, Obi-Wan Kenobi, that was the secret of the universe, she thought she was enlightened, at least for a moment.

I may post more on the sleep thing if I get enough comments on this thread.  A bit too embarrassed to do so.

I wrote part 5 and did not post it when I first wrote it because I was a bit embarrassed. But here it is. I find it very humorous. Also next part will be by guest writer my mom.


Part 5

I am feeling less shame to start out with. But I am longing for the Azure Fallen because I am slightly afraid of damaging the Aeon v5 le with sound because I wouldn’t know what to do if something did go wrong with it. Imagine a night without a lightsaber? It would be back to the age old question how to fall asleep? Most frustrating thing ever. You just lay there tossing and turning, playing iPad video games, watching the clock, counting sheep and so on. The next morning you are exhausted.  You are thinking I do not anymore nights like that after having no more insomnia since answering your life biggest question. When I do get the Fallen I will get it as a stunt saber (no sound) with heavy grade blade probably the 32 or 36 inch. The 24 inch mid grade blade I have on my Aeon is very nice but I am afraid of breaking it. As I said in a previous installment I mentioned that I never thought a hard non flexible blade would be in a Star Wars galaxy far far away comfortable. That is why I went with longer hilt the Aeon rather then the shorter version the Initiate v5 le. I was very wrong. (I rarely use any wushu or tai chi sword anymore to the point I will use the same material as a lightsaber blade in my dream blade)I used to think longer blades would be more comfortable because I thought they would be more flexible.

Well I now have to post the embarrassing part because I cannot edit my post. This is the part I was hoping to edit. (I rarely use any wushu or tai chi sword anymore to the point I will use the same material as a lightsaber blade in my dream blade)I used to think longer blades would be more comfortable because I thought they would be more flexible.
So here it is
Going back over ten to fifteen years ago I started to sleep with some kind of wushu/tai chi sword. Fast forward a few years from then I was wanting to design my dream sword I will be referring to it as my dream blade. I wanted something I could wrap around myself for comfort. I would prefer for it not to be real wushu steel. It would have to be soft enough for safety but firm enough to provide the pressure I seek. have multiple designs for it. I wanted something long and super flexible but firm. Some designs ranged from a RuneScape Godsword to an Indian urumi style. I have autism septum disorder(ASD) and one of the symptoms is sensory problems. People with ASD find that deep pressure stimulation calming. Note since the age of 18 most childish thing I have ever heard of. But I do enjoy it in some respects. Back to my dream blade I was thinking of using many different materials such as wushu spring steel, plastic, leather, cloth and or silicone. My dream blade would consist of six super long and flexible blades connected to a center firm main blade with a wing like hand guard and hilt. Each of the six long flexible blades would be around 12feet in length and between 2-4 inches wide. Thickness would depend on what material I use. I would have multiple sets of blades that I could attach to the main body of the dream blade. I also could wear them without the main blade(the firm one). The long flexible blades would be mounted to the main body blade three on each side, two near the guard for the arms, the next set a little farther down for the torso and closes to the tip would be the two leg blades. When not in use the blades could be coiled up and also like I mentioned before removable. I would make multiple sets of blades that would be used when I wanted a certain feel. Sometimes I may want something hard and springy lots of pressure other times lite  thin and softer. The main blade would also be a two piece construction to make it more portable. Sorry about the tangent.

Hello and welcome to the forum

And now the guest writer my Mom,  and a change of plans for the fallen

Hi, I’m ANoob Mom.  I was very excited when they told me they had ordered a lightsaber.  When it arrived I was quite taken with it’s beauty. although I’m 70 years old, I had never watched any of the Star Wars movies.
Now, as a family we have Thursday movie night and are watching the original Star Wars movies. I’m enjoying them and am delighted that ANoob and I get to watch movies together.
I’m glad that ANoob is getting some good sleep with the LightSaber as a comfort item.  Since the Lightsaber arrived ANoob seems happier and is more social and more animated.
I personally believe in “the Force”.  It is very spiritual for me and I like to say “may the Force be with you”.  I am honored that ANoob has invited me to write on this thread.

Also change of plans on the Fallen it will be my birthday in less then a month. I decided to far out and go emerald and v4 sound because I want an Evanescence theme saber and also could use it for the play I wrote.

Make that I am going to go diamond on the Azure Fallen. I realized that the highest fidelity is probably needed for my play.  Find my play on the soundfonts thread topic code blue play.  I really am feeling like a high school student again because I am now going to learnand program the diamond software. I do have previous experience with music and video editing. I also wrote a play in high school. Makes me really miss my high school teacher who taught me about those kind of computer skills. FYI Mac user garage band and I forgot what I used for video.

Welcome to you both, and I agree; the Diamond controller is a better choice than the Emerald plus v4 sound, simply for the flexibility it provides, in addition to the other benefits.

I’m sure I speak for many here when I say that we look forward to hearing more about your journey, and I feel I simply have to say that WE LOVE PICTURES AND VIDEOS.  No pressure, of course, but if you have pictures of your saber, we’d love to see them.

Also, here is a video review of the Azure Fallen.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xclt5kT8JS0#]]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xclt5kT8JS0#]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xclt5kT8JS0#] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xclt5kT8JS0#)

Also, there’s no shame in admitting you need to make adaptations to fit into this world.  Just because your adaptations might look different than some other person’s adaptations doesn’t create a reason for shame.  Sleep is a vital part of human health, and you need to do what you need to do in order to get enough sleep. Be happy that what meets your needs was found for the price of an UltraSaber; some folks spend thousands upon thousands of dollars trying fancy bed after fancy bed, only to be disappointed each time.  You need to take care of yourself, and I’m happy to see that you have found light sabers to help you do that.

Yes I have done it! @Cyclops I know that age old story about fancy beds. Reminds me of my Father. Have you checked out my play. I have photos on my Google drive. I will figure out how to share them. Learning how to do that on a program not at first designed for Mac users. I will post each of my lightsabers stats vitals (as a healthcare worker would say) in my signature here like many of us do.

One month update

I couldn’t be happier with my experiences here. You all are so nice to me. I love your support and encouragement to not feel shame. Just got the word today I will be getting my diamond Fallen Tuesday! Ordered
Monday the 18th. Looks like a week and a day to get. How lucky am I.  When I do get the Fallen the guest writer will be back my Mom. Keep you all updated.

We’re waiting along with you.  We all know the feeling of anticipation you’re feeling.

Today is my big day. I am hours away from getting my Azure Fallen. I have been preparing for its arrival such as figuring out what I want to wear to bad am having to wear something different then what I was hoping for. I bought an Evanescence Fallen T shirt, but I will wear my favorite dress I made for a wushu competition instead, dyeing my hair to match some of the colors I chose for the Evanescence theme. As I stated above about the Evanescence theme I really done well with my color choices. Note I am getting the Diamond board. That translates into having many sound fonts lighting effects (themes, my play, the cat font, one for those Northern California wildfires...) I also have a theme song from the Evanescence Fallen album song Going Under.

I did have one nightmare and a headache but thankfully none of the other symptoms I mentioned on the (In) patiently waiting for... thread here on this Fourm. The worst one from the first time around with the Aeon v5 le lite sound was as I would describe as “over active flash on clash nervous system.” Thankfully I I have not had that problem this time around. This time I am feeling the opposite of that, extreme tiredness and no anxiety. I still am getting to sleep 1/2 to a whole hour earlier then before I got the Aeon v5 le. But I was up like every two hours last night. Blame that on the headache I have.

On the positive side I am very excited on learning and programming the diamond software. The internal memory on the board is big enough to fit a whole Evanescence album, my play, the original fonts and more. I will write more later. Need to sleep.

Welcome to the forum

First off thank you Infinit01.

And now episode -1 for the Azure Fallen diamond

First impressions of the Azure Fallen diamond 32 inch heavy grade blade was... ouch! And what a beast. Trying to change a font hurt my arm. I was not that happy with my first impression. Thank goodness I have the 24 inch mid grade blades that I could use in the Fallen. But it does look kind of funny. I also found the the blade I got with the Fallen looks and feels great on the Aeon v5 le. But after the first night together (used the 32 inch heavy grade blade the first night) I felt like I had the best nights sleep in over 15 years.

I also noticed that I like the mid grade blades better. I will do a more in depth review after my first week like I did for the Aeon v5 le.

One week update Azure Fallen diamond episode 1

I have noticed that I have to be more careful with the Fallen diamond than the Aeon v5 le with lite sound. The little screws at the bottom of the emitter fell out one with in the first day or so and the next one a few days later. The sound on the Fallen is outrageously loud even if I turn it down on the fly. I know I can adjust it more on the computer software. More of decorative piece than good for heavy use. I do have the combat ready emitter on it. Have not tried any programming yet. I have been working on my play I am writing for the diamond software. Find the play on the sound font thread topic code blue play.

Nightmare review

Although, I do like the Azure Fallen diamond because I did have that best nights sleep in over 15 years I still kind of prefer the Aeon V5 le with my night pommel I mentioned before better. I found those bottom pommel claws sharp with the 24 inch blade uncomfortable. I can use them on the Fallen comfortably with the 32 inch blade. I also use the heavy grade 32 inch blade on the Aeon. Like I said before I am amazed how comfortable and comforting both the Fallen and the Aeon v5 le are. I will probably get some more blades for the sabers later on. I may even try the 36 or 40 inch ones because of what I said before “I never thought a hard non flexible blade would be in a Star Wars galaxy far far away comfortable.” I will do the grab bag style I would like the surprise in going that way.

Which screws are you talking about?  If it’s the ones with the flat top, where one is in line with the power button, and the other is directly across the diameter of the hilt, then you can just use some blue LocTite (or similar product) to keep them in place.

Those are the ones. I lost them completely. There’s just an ugly mark where they used to be. But I like how the light shows through the holes.

I just removed mine and ignited my Azure Fallen, and you’re right!  Extra windows on the emitter, for no extra charge! Woo-hoo!!!!!

Cool. I like that we almost have matching diamond Azure Fallens. Mine is blue violet amethyst with silver flash on clash and pluse to arctic blue.

Azure Fallen diamond episode 1+ Via the guest writer my Mom.


Once again I’m honored to be a guest contributor to ANoob’s thread.
  The arrival of Lightsabers have added much “light” to our household.  ANoob,  with the AzureFallen Diamond Saber, has delighted me with beautiful light shows with all the colors of the rainbow.  As a child, ANoob was like a little monkey at night, unable to sleep and driving me crazy.  How I wish we had a lightsaber then.  Now, with ANoob’s arsenal of Light Sabers, sleep comes easy and lasts thru the night. 

Since acquiring ANoob’s sabers major changes are happening.  ANoob, who has claimed to hate technology is learning how to program the Azure Fallen Saber diamond (no easy task) and is even writing a play which incorporates sounds and visuals on the saber. Find the play on the sound font thread code blue play like I mentioned before.  Although I could live without the Cat Font( a quite dreadful sound) by Angle Rain. I’m impressed with ANoob’s growing ability to learn such sophisticated programs. Or as we like to say
“AIN’T TECHNOLOGY AMAZING!” George from Grey’s Anatomy season 5 episode 7.

We now have family movie nights watching the original Star Wars movies.  ANoob is once again creating costumes and dance steps and generally more energetic and happy.  ANoob also gave me a basic Lightsaber for my birthday, and we are planning to have a duel pretty soon.  So I am grateful for the Light sabers and MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU.

Quick update

First of all I have to declare my problem with insomnia cannon and a thing of the past!  I used to take sleep for granted. I have figured out what blades I like on each saber so far with the ones I own. Azure Fallen diamond standard 24in mid grade, Aeon v5 le 32 inch heavy grade ultra edge, and initiate v2 24in ultra edge mid grade.  I do want to get the standard heavy grade 24in one for the Fallen. Also like I said before the for the other two sabers I would like to get a 36 and 40 inch blade for them. Don’t care much about grade or color. During the day I can only use the 24in ones comfortably because i am about 5’1”. But at night that is a whole other story.

All other updates are on other threads of mine here. Example my play and technology problems threads.

Two month update on the Aeon v5 le what used to be lite sound. As stated on my technology problems thread here that saber is broken my fault. But it doesn’t bother me much anymore. I was a little frantic about it breaking but it now has a time and place for its use. I use this one as my bedtime saber with my night pommel so I don’t get those sharp pommel claws anywhere near me. I haven’t bothered to fix it because my diamond saber can do all the things this one did.


Azure Fallen diamond one month update. After dealing with technology problems with this one too I have learned how to live with them. This saber is my daytime, dancing, and socializing one. I also use this one to get ready for bed to its light without sound. It has gone out of the house on two occasions.

Overall, I love both of them. I also only had 1 wonky nights sleep since getting my first one. I sometimes think I would like to have a late night like what is before I answer life’s biggest question “how to fall asleep?” 

It's good to hear you've found a way to adapt both yourself and your sabers to your needs.

I remembered what I was going to write on my last update on this thread. It was a dream I had about my technology problems thread. Here is the dream Both the Aeon and Fallen had been sent back for repairs and I was wondering and forgotten how to fall asleep again. I had forgotten about my orange stunt saber. In real life I find that one very nice but I would like a longer blade on it. When I woke up from that dream I thought it was a reality not a dream until I looked down and saw all off my lightsabers and felt their presence.
Also another funny occurrence in my dreams is I forgot about my orange stunt saber. The dream weaver is such a strange part of the unconscious. Why does the dream weaver do that? I find the saber the dream weaver forgets about very comfortable and comforting at night. I like both the 24 and 32 in blades on it. With the 32 in one I can get the feel for what a 40in one would feel like. That hilt and blade are about the same size as a 40in one. Also tempted to get an Aeon v2 with 40in blade. Also on the possible wishlist are a Crimson Grand Master stunt and if I ever win a raffle a diamond Dominicide LE with recharge port and illuminated switch for sure. Learned my lesson with my Azure Fallen diamond the hard way. Wish I got those options on it. I was still ANoob and only about two months since starting my lightsaber journey.  At first that was the model I wanted because it looked most like my dream saber similar to the HackSmith plasma proto saber. Way out of my budget. That is why I chose the Aeon v5 le instead because it looks similar.

Sorry for the late update
9/5/22

I have eaten my words about designing and making my dream saber/dream blade I talk about in this journal.
My new designs are a hybrid of all the ideas that include my original inspiration to get into this community The HackSmith plasma proto saber mark 1 now since they came out with new versions, the first UltraSaber I wanted, and I took an artist endeavor on colors. Another design idea was to go the plush route. At least I do not have to use a computer except for having to look at a few pictures. I decided to go mostly the plush route but I have incorporated “real lightsaber blades” into the design. I have run a few tests on what length I would like better the 24 or 32 inch blades. It can be used as a single or double bladed saber. I find the 24 inch a better fit on one end and the 32 inch on the other.I wish I was technology savvy enough to add a sound system to it because I have found a great lightsaber sound file an hour long that puts one to sleep and is very calming. Keep you all updated on this project.

I am having trouble figuring out when I do want to get my next saber. I do need new blades. I am really want to go to an Anime convention in person sometime next year. I would love to buy my next saber at a convention.  My dream convention would be 2024 SDCC if it was the next convention after SSIH IMSH24 medical convention. That convention takes place mid to late January to early February. Too bad that SDCC is in the summer.  I would love to meet my hero Emory who I call The Great because i am a whole new person after answering life’s biggest question “how to fall asleep.” I would act out the play I am writing but I might scare passers by with the boot and power on sound for the play. Find that on my play thread here. I also would be in costume at the convention.  I am planning on attending IMSH24 in San Deigo. I would also preform my play there to because it is a medical play.

I was imagining things. I thought I wrote something on this thread but I did write it on my technology problems thread here. Also I have taken my 32 inch heavy grade blade off my night saber and now I am keeping it on the one I made. I now have the original blade I got with that saber on it again temporarily. Very soon I should get the 40 inch blade for it. I will put the 24 inch mid grade ultra edge on the stunt saber.

My proper set up for the Aeon v5 le (night saber) should be 40 inch ultra edge heavy grade blade with sentinel v5 non vented pommel.

I really considering getting a mystery box or a v2 or an Apprentice v5 stunt with pink led, blade 40 inch to my night saber. Also will get a 24 inch grab bag heavy grade blade or 2 for my other sabers.

Make that I did it. Keep you all updated.

As long as you'll be happy with your Mystery Box even if you get a v2 saber, then knock yourself out.  Please don't do yourself dirty by purchasing a Mystery Box and hoping/praying/needing for it to be one of the super-rare super-special items.  Many are v2 sabers, although with some minor upgrades to get the value correct.

I did the Apprentice v5 instead. Also got the other blades I need for my other sabers. You have heard of musical chairs, for my sabers at the moment have musical blades. One does not even have a blade in it the v2. It does have a blade plug in it. That is because my old night blade the 32 inch heavy grade ultra edge is on the saber I made. I will try to post a link to pictures very soon. All other sabers will have 24 inch blades. Expect the one I made.

We like pictures.   ;D

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jv4GcYBPNY-9F1WBgat-0-jM4c9rwBFN/view?usp=drivesdk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jv4GcYBPNY-9F1WBgat-0-jM4c9rwBFN/view?usp=drivesdk)

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K26ajFHUioSjelX2ODq5g1i24qPAsGa0/view?usp=drivesdk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K26ajFHUioSjelX2ODq5g1i24qPAsGa0/view?usp=drivesdk)




Let’s see if this works. I think so. Let me know if it works.

It says I need access.  You can post the images directly in the thread by doing what it says in this thread (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=35487.msg573184#msg573184).

Never mind I may try on a different computer. You know how much I hate technology! I do not know how to give you access to my Google drive.

Here are the new links
 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PYRjlkZbn-H3SYFj2QvZi6DGy2Zj7Cq_/view?usp=drivesdk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PYRjlkZbn-H3SYFj2QvZi6DGy2Zj7Cq_/view?usp=drivesdk)

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vPFFBrGTQIYBo8uNW5Oq2W4kcVZyx9FZ/view?usp=drivesdk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vPFFBrGTQIYBo8uNW5Oq2W4kcVZyx9FZ/view?usp=drivesdk)

Also will be getting my next saber and the proper blades for my other sabers on Monday! Can’t wait to try the 40 inch one at night. Wouldn’t ever think of trying to dance or change a sound font with it.

I got my new saber today! It is a perfect match with my dress. Also all my other sabers have their proper blades including the one I made. I will update the stats (vitals) now. I can’t wait to try my 40 inch one tonight. Looks so comfortable to me.  Will write more tomorrow.

Very nice!

Thanks my friend. You like the one I made? I was very right about the 40 inch blade on my night saber. Very comfortable! I also found that the Apprentice v5 stunt is like I have seen in a review somewhere I will try to find it, the same problems that were mentioned the same. So it will be a costume and dancing piece. The emitter windows are too sharp like others have said. I don’t want those near me, my clothes or by bedding at night. I see an accident just waiting to happen. Thankfully I am satisfied with what sabers I have and use for during the day and for at night.

I don’t customize my sabers; for whatever reason (likely the fact that I know my skill level when it comes to arts and crafts), I am afraid to even START customizing, for fear that I’ll do something that a) I don’t like, and b) I can’t fix.

I had that problem too. The solution I found was to customize plain looking sabers that I got for "free". Like V2s. I probably would not try anything on sabers that I like already.

Sorry for the late journal entry

9/19

I am finding it hard not to take a nap because I am getting my next lightsaber today. I told myself last night that I would be having my last sleep on a 24 inch blade on my night saber. Thankfully no nightmares or anxiety symptoms this time around. But within the last for hours or so it was back to the over active flash on clash nervous system. I hate that feeling so much. I eventually tried to nap but I could not sleep. I do not totally understand why I find lightsabers so comfortable and comforting. I can’t wait to feel what a 40 inch blade feels like.

Will also do the one week and month update on the new saber. I also have updated my stats (vitals) on my signature. Will also get a new and better photo shoot of my sabers. I find my Aeon’s stats very funny because of my healthcare experiences. I also will get back to working on my play and programming some new fonts on my diamond Fallen. I have found the perfect sound for the part of my play I am writing but I do not know the name of the font it is from. FYI it is not an Ultrasabers font.

Enjoy the new saber!

One week update on the Apprentice v5 stunt and new blades

First off the new saber I don’t like it that much. Quite uncomfortable in the hands. The windowed emitter is very sharp and uncomfortable. I don’t like it anywhere near me. I will use it as a costume piece and for socializing. I wish I got the Aeon or Initiate le v3 instead. I do love the hot pink color and the pommel because it is the same pommel as my night pommel.

Now on to the new blades. I got all heavy grade ones. I like them all. My sabers say “thank goodness no more musical blades.”  Yesterday I made a bad joke since there are day blades why not night blades like my Aeon v5 le has. I am finding I like the 40 inch heavy grade ultra edge at night the best. And also the 32 inch version on the saber I made the best at night. During the day the standard 24 inch blades both grades are great for dancing or dueling. Will write updates on my other sabers at a later time.

Overall update

I have been putting off working on my play and sound fonts on the diamond saber because the technology gives me a headache. And also because I cannot find the sound file that I am looking for to use on the Cal Kestis font(s). The font I am using was made for the v3&4 soundboard and don’t have the stab effect I really like on the diamond board. And for the play I have found two great sounds for the lock up but like I said before not one of our fonts. Also the other sound I found is from a tv episode. Frustrated playwright I am. Other problems with the play is that I will have to join multiple sound files for certain parts of the play’s sound font. For instance the power on is a two part sound but only one file can be used in that slot. Also the lighting will have to be adjusted to the second part of that combined section of the font. That part is the power on slot but I want that slot to contain both the tag and power on sound.

Now on to the new saber. Turns out my mother now uses it as her dueling saber with the 24 inch standard mid grade blade because she is a one handed duller. I use two hands so that makes the Apprentice v5 very uncomfortable for dueling and dancing . I use that it only for show examples socializing and a costume piece.

All my other sabers are doing well. After figuring out what blade my mom likes best no more musical blades. I also lately been finding my saber I made even more comfortable then my night saber. But I do love the 40 inch blade it has ( the night saber). That night saber is almost as big as me up to my clavicle that is stood on its pommel. All the other are about hip or waste high.

Still going strong about not having insomnia and being able and remembering how to fall asleep.

Thanks for the update; I'm glad you're having success with fighting the insomnia monster^(tm).  It's also nice to hear your mother enjoys the sabers, too.

Thanks my friend😀

Do you have insomnia? I love your quote about sleep and fancy beds you wrote on my journal. You are the one who convicted me not to take sleep for granted. Other friends on another journal of mine have tried to do so also. Can you imagine what 15 or more years of chronic insomnia would be like? I feel so much better because I can sleep now.

Also today I woke up with a bit of seasonal affect disorder/depression (SAD) but the light of my Fallen got rid of it immediately. Early on I knew lightsabers would be great for SAD.

I am very sad to report two nights in a row of insomnia. I feel a bit jinxed.☹️. I know it will get better. When I do find it hard to sleep I find my smallest saber(the v2) the most comfortable. I think it is because of what happened with the dream weaver who would always forget about that saber. Also I thought when I got my newest saber the pink one I thought it would be as comfortable as the v2. Not so at all. At least I do nor regret buying it.

I love sharing my journal here, before I had an online journal on another site that is a peer support group for people with disabilities and mental health issues. I get sad if people don’t read or comment on my journals. Good luck finding the right fancy bed. You crack me up laughing 😂. As a quote from my other journal “ Sleep, comfort, rest, are basic needs and not to be neglected right?!”  still took sleep for granted but you Cyclops with your fancy bed quote made me really rethink sleep. I still won’t forget how I felt that first morning after I got my first saber (Aeon v5 aka night saber). I truly thought it was a freak occurrence because of that adrenaline rush and not feeling well…but I answered life’s biggest question. I did the same thing nigh after night and the same marvelous thing happened. It’s like I forgot what insomnia is like.

10/8/22 journal

5 year anniversary of the 2017 Northern (Wine Country) California wildfires. I used to be deathly afraid of wildfires. Now a Jedi I am not afraid of wildfires. Back in 2017 it was like 4 in the morning when my family and I were woken up to a wildfire with in 3 miles of our home. It was pitch black with smoke and darkness. Now if a wildfire or other disaster strikes I actually have a certain font designated to disasters to go with my disaster outfit on my Azure Fallen diamond.

Last night I had a strange dream about insomnia and lightsabers. The only part I remember was that Emory the Great said “Do normal people do that?” That was in reference to me sleeping with my lightsabers. I woke up as soon as he said that in my dream thinking “Talk about rude.” I think Emory the Great was mad at me in my dream. Made me feel sad in my dream.
 Dream analysts
I hate it when I hear or read nasty, rude, or mean things about Emory Deep Harris. Makes me vey mad and sad because it hurts my feelings. To me he is my hero. After 15 years of insomnia how could I not call him “The Great.”

I can't believe I haven't asked before now, but which type of points would you prefer-- Light or Dark?

What ever you find fitting. Funny things light side or insomnia and sleep dark side. My personality is most like Anakin or Kylo Ren.

Journal 10/12/22

I tried dueling with my night saber with a 24 inch heavy grade blade and pommel claws. Quite comfortable but the retention screw is not in a stable place on that model. I pefer the deeper blade socket and screw placement. I lately been finding my v2 stunt saber most comfortable at night so I am going to try my new night blade on it. I am kind of starting to regret buying the Apprentice v5 stunt. Thank goodness my mom likes it. Too bad that the Apprentice doesn’t come in a v2, or v3. I have learned I do not like windows on the emitter especially since I am a Mac user. At least on the Fallen and the Aeon v5 the windows are protected by the fins or claws.
I also realized I am rougher on my sabers then I thought I was at first. That is because I usually have more then one with me for most of the day and night so they get scratched up a lot. I will find a quote from another thread here that makes me laugh when it comes to this matter.

Update on the saber I made.
I put the emitters on it and I will possibly put claws on it too. Will update pictures soon.

Those aren't scratches... those are battle scars!  Be proud of them.

Also, I am a little lost on why being a Mac user... Oh, man!  I just got it!  D'oh!  (facepalm)  POINTS!!!!!!! 

Not exactly, they are from carrying around multiple sabers at a time. Here is the funny thread I mentioned in my last journal entry http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=46815.0 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=46815.0)
Page two second from the last post on that thread.

Journal 10/20/22

Not much to write about this week. I have decided not to work on my play and fonts for awhile because every time I do so I get a bad headache.

Like I mentioned before about SAD I am finding my Fallen a great uplift for my moods when it comes to the changing weather and season.
Update on sleep

I lately been trying my mid grade blades because my night blade is a little hard for my liking at the moment. I used my original blade I got with my first saber last night. That one is a 24 inch ultra edge mid grade that is on the saber I made. I am tempted to buy some more mid grade blades to compare the feel to the ones I have at night. I would probably get a 36 inch one.

Good luck finding comfortable blades.  Good sleep is important.

You sure make me laugh. I don’t know what is so funny.

I remembered what I was going to write about yesterday. I have learned that it is not about the bed when it comes to getting good sleep and being able to sleep in the first place.

Also Cyclops what you say about finding the right blades reminds me so much of my father and finding the right pillow(s).

Well, I don’t know what’s so funny, either, but heck, I’ll take it as a win, anyway.  As Readers’ Digest told so many of us growing up, Laughter is the Best Medicine.  (The older folks will get that.)

Journal 10/26/22
For all things a play update. I did find the next sound font part for my play. That part is the lockup sound. So that means now all of the hard parts of the play have been found. Wish me luck on the rest of the play. I will work on it slowly.

Update on blades and sleep

First off my sabers played a game of musical blades recently because I wanted to see what a 24 inch ultra edge mid grade looked on my sabers. I also wish I had some longer mid grade blades especially a 36 inch one because both of my mig grade blades are 24 inch ones. All of my long blades are ultra edge heavy grade ones. I  have been using my saber I made the most at night but my Fallen has had few turns being my main saber at night. My night saber the Aeon v5 is currently being used a more of a socializing one with the same set up as I have it at night. Thankfully still going strong without insomnia. I regret taking sleep for granted. I wish I had done something about it earlier. With health problems like insomnia you learn how to live with them. After so many years of it it felt normal.

I’m so very glad your insomnia has remained quiet and left you alone! Congratulations on your persistence in seeking a solution that would actually work for you.  This is a great example of that old line about genius (or success) being 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.

I am going to give my Fallen a try with my 40 inch night blade tonight. I did take a nap today with that set up and it was very comfortable.  I realized that claws are uncomfortable at night. I am eyeing the Arbiter saber a bit because of its long sleek no frills look.

Fallen with 40 inch nite blade comfortable but not the best yet. I did try my original night saber last night along with the one I made. About the same comfort level as the Fallen. I am going to try the night blade on the V2 stunt saber tonight. I find that one so far the most comfortable with 24 inch ultra edge mid grade blade at the moment becides the saber I made.

Results from last night. Night blade on v2 saber hilt is nicer but I figured out it is not so much the hilt but the blade. I am starting to think the heavy grade blades at night are too hard for my liking. So far my original blade a 24 inch ultra edge mid grade is the most comfortable at night. I want to try that same type of blade in a 32,36 and 40 inch sizes. I think I will modify my saber I made to accept a 40 inch blade. I will do another photo shoot of it soon.

Good luck!

Photo shoot
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IeX6FmrpE2xhmUOecKyCtX2Nncvj9FHC/view?usp=drivesdk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IeX6FmrpE2xhmUOecKyCtX2Nncvj9FHC/view?usp=drivesdk)
And with new emitter
 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XERlEvOaodPnZxtonV9N6VTEpwl6Tb6s/view?usp=drivesdk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XERlEvOaodPnZxtonV9N6VTEpwl6Tb6s/view?usp=drivesdk)

Saber I made

Now the newcomer
 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o3NADZDJlh6UwV-G574LUjRBXPy2uY8V/view?usp=drivesdk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o3NADZDJlh6UwV-G574LUjRBXPy2uY8V/view?usp=drivesdk)

Ooooh, you got the Apprentice V5!

I got the Dark Apprentice LE V5, and even did a video review of it here (http://youtu.be/Ban3QWMnVCs).

 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ban3QWMnVCs#[/url)

Seen it already along with your Azure Fallen review.

As I said before I do not like the new saber but my mom does.

The Dark Apprentice LE V5 is one of my favorite hilts, surprisingly.  It’s not large, but it’s VERY beautiful, especially with the longitudinal windows on the emitter.  Yes, I do feel the “sharp-ish” edges on the windows, but that isn’t where I grip the hilt, so it’s not a concern to me.  Also, a tiny bit of filing will fix that.

I’m sorry you don’t care for it, but I really, really like mine.

For me the Apprentice v5 windows have gotten caught on my clothes and sheets and now I have at least two shirts with damage from it. Also when I tried dancing or dueling with it because I am a two handed dueler and my main left hand falls smack on the sharpest part of the windows.

Update on sleep and blades
I still have not figured out what one is the most comfortable.

Journal 11/6/22

First off, the weather. It has been cold and somewhat wet. It will be getting worse in the coming days. I am looking forward to seeing how my seasonal affect disorder acts with the help of my lightsabers.

Update on sleep

I did have a wonky night last Monday I could fall asleep but at 3:30 in the morning couldn’t fall back to sleep. I did have to get up in an hour from that because my mom was going away on a business trip and had to get her to the airport. When I got home around 5:30 in the morning still couldn’t sleep. So left me feeling like I had a wonky night sleep.

Otherwise sleep is not a problem. I sometimes thing “an I going to have insomnia?” But as soon as I start debating that question I fall asleep.

Also it is too cold at night to use my saber hilts comfortably so I have been using the saber I made and am also going to try just my night blade by itself tonight. I have tried it on the saber I made and it fit better then the 24 inch one I keep on it. So more or less my sabers are playing musical blades again. Also I am finding that the hilts are what is now what might be too hard rather then the blades. Keep you all updated on this matter.

Keep exploring your options… you keep finding success, even if only in bits and pieces.

Journal 11/11/22

I have Covid. Yuck!

Since I have to say home I just might work on the play and sound fonts on my diamond saber.

Update on sleep
I think it is going to be wonky because I am not feeling well. I did go back to my original night saber and blade and I thought it was the best…but I cannot get too comfortable now since I am sick. I will be patient and focus on getting well.

Chicken soup and rest.  Then more chicken soup.  Then more rest.

I hope you recover soon.

Thanks my friend. Thanks for the advice.

I also am rescuing a crimson Dominicide I found used online. It looks like it has lite sound. When I get it I will update my signature with its stats. I couldn’t resist buying it because I am feeling so crappy with Covid and it is very close to what the first ever Ultrasaber I wanted. I wanted the le version at first. Now I will have most of the colors offered.

A very sad journal entry I can’t believe I am writing especially at this time of morning.
It is 1:30 in the morning can’t sleep. Covid keeping me up with its symptoms. I knew this would happen. Darn insomnia!

On the bright side I am excited about getting my new saber.

Even in folks who don’t normally have insomnia, being sick like you are right now can mess with the sleep patterns. You’re not in your normal rhythms of motion and stillness, and even when you are moving, you’re definitely off your game, so you don’t expend as much energy as you normally would.  Granted, your body is using energy fighting off the illness, but ‘muscle energy’ and ‘illness-fighting energy’ aren’t the same thing for regulating your sleep.

I guess I’m saying that this is to be expected, and you’re just going to have to power through it.


Also, congrats on the new-to-you purchase!

Journal 11/14/22

Good news about that bout of insomnia it was a one night case thankfully. If that had gone on much longer I would be crazy. It is amazing that I put up with that insomnia crap for so many years. I regret not doing something about it sooner. You just learn how to live with it and it seams normal until you don’t have it anymore.

I am very interested in seeing how comfortable my new saber will be. Also my sabers will definitely be playing musical blades again. My new one comes with 32 inch ones. I kind of know what the size will be like from the saber I made.

Hey, great news about the insomnia being only temporary, and brief, too!

Keep taking extra care of yourself while you’re still fighting THE THING.

Journal 11/16/22

Surprise I got my new saber today! Was not expecting it so soon. The good news is I got it so fast I didn’t even have time for any of those anxiety symptoms that usually come with getting a new saber. Still have the Dan Covid to deal with. I will update my signature stats to reflect the new saber to the collection. First impression looks even more comfortable then any of my other sabers.

Hey, congrats on the early arrival!  I hope it’s as comfortable as you think it will be.

Journal 11/18/22

Still sick…

Now the good news, I was very right about my new saber. Turns out my other sabers do not have to play musical blades. I did put a 24 inch on one end of the new saber because with two 32 inch blades it would almost as long as my bed. I will do another photo shoot when I feel better. I am also thinking when I am well I will try dancing with the new saber. I definitely will use 24 inch blades on it. I am only around 5’1”.

Journal 11/20/22

I am almost over the Covid. My test results are clearing up.

Update on my newest saber. I love it. It is a beast…but it probably is more comfortable then some of my other sabers at night. I totally agree with Emory the Great about how comfortable the Dominicide is as he mentioned on the intro video about it. At first I was not so sure if it would be comfortable especially with those huge double claws on it. I did try my 40in night blade on it last night and it was nice but I still prefer two shorter blades on it. I also find my night blade by itself very nice too especially when it is cold.

Glad to hear the comfort met your expectations and needs.  I’m looking forward to pics.

Here they are.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YXrPyFCrlZEGpngzPUAsUjam6V1031WG/view?usp=drivesdk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YXrPyFCrlZEGpngzPUAsUjam6V1031WG/view?usp=drivesdk)
First picture is my newest saber with the one I made next to it.

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U0FwCFKoV4z70x1BIpGV86ZxlwHExkzX/view?usp=drivesdk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U0FwCFKoV4z70x1BIpGV86ZxlwHExkzX/view?usp=drivesdk)
The full collection

Lookin' good!

Journal 11/24/22

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

The Insomnia Monster has been haunting my mother lately and driving her nuts. The good news is I am almost over the Covid.  I have nicknamed my newest saber “Covid” because I got it while I was sick. The red claws remind me of spines and spikes on a virus cell. Hopefully I will fell all better soon so I can start dancing again.

@Cyclops942 thank you so much for being my friend. Also for following, reading and writing on my journal. You helped me not feel shame about how and what I use my sabers for. Have you ever considered doing anything like me with any of yours. (Example Sleeping with them). I am glad you like my photo shoots I post.

@ANoob, I’m glad you welcome my participation here.  I felt a little awkward at first, especially when I saw you were using this as a journal.  I would not have thought to use a lightsaber as a sleep aid, but the fact that you explained that you’ve suffered from insomnia for a while opened my eyes to new possibilities. I’ve suffered from chronic pain for decades (which has its own issues, and can lead to insomnia as well as other associated symptoms), so I’ve had to expand my horizons when it comes to looking for remedies beyond what is widely accepted.  Not to put too fine a point on it, I’ve tried some “snake-oil” products and home-made remedies from “back up in the holler,” with mostly disappointing results.  So I understand the desperation in trying nearly ANYTHING to solve the problem.

And as far as shame goes, I see no need for feeling that here.  Are you doing things with your sabers that nobody else here (to my knowledge) has said they do with them?  Yes.  So what?  You’re not doing anything with them that I would consider shameful.  Is it different?  Yes, apparently.  But according to an Arby’s ad campaign, “Different is good.”  (Like I said at the time in response to this, “Different CAN be good; it isn’t guaranteed to be good just because it’s different.”) 

I do understand your hesitation, though.  Any time you admit to doing something that you know isn’t widely popular, you run the risk of being ridiculed for it.  I’ve certainly experienced that.  Heck, I wore Vibram FiveFingers (https://us.vibram.com/shop/shop-all-products/mens-fivefingers/casual/classic-mens-M10.html?dwvar_M10_color=Black%20%2F%20Black#start=1) to work in an office environment, and had my masculinity questioned simply because of that.  (I still can’t figure that out.)  I’ve been ridiculed countless times, both on the internet and in real life over the years, and it’s never fun, especially if it’s in a community where you want to belong, so I’m glad that didn’t happen to you here.

With respect to me using a saber as a sleep aid, I toss and turn all night even on good nights, and have issues with the blankets and pillow getting in my way, so I wouldn’t want to add anything else to the mix.  I’ve tried a body pillow, for example, or putting a wedge pillow under my knees or behind my back, and not had good results, so I probably would not add a saber.  But it works for you, so keep it up.

And keep posting here if you want; I don’t see anyone rounding up the pitchforks and torches.  LOL

@Cyclops942 that is the nicest thing I have ever read on any of my journals. It reminds me of a scene from my favorite film. I will pm you the link with the time stamp of it. You should probably watch the whole film too because you may just find it interesting and educational about me.  Also as I said before I get sad if nobody reads my journal. My journal and I feel lonely otherwise.

Speaking of those shoes I have a pair of them any they are fun and comfortable. In high school my teacher a male like you had them too. Nothing to be embarrassed about.

I am so sorry about your chronic pain syndrome you suffer from. My father had it too. I also suffer from chronic pain example migraines too. You would love my other site where I used to journal because it is a site for peer support  and medical research for people with medical problems and disabilities. I will pm you a link to it. I have mentioned it before here in this journal.

@ANoob, I’m glad you liked the post.  I’ll go check messages.

EDIT:  yeah, chronic pain is a — well, it’s a pain!  LOL  In my case, it’s the result of literally being in the wrong place at the wrong time, but at least I was INSIDE my vehicle when I got hit by the other one, so I’m still around to complain about things.  Like you, I’m finding ways to deal with the issues I face.

Journal 12/1/22

Having a great time with my newest saber. I like using it with the plush version I made of it. Also my Covid has finally all cleared up. I am very thankful for my newest saber for helping me get through the Covid. On another note today’s weather is projected to be very cold, dark, wet and rainy today. Awful for my seasonal affect disorder. I am looking forward to using my sabers for my seasonal affect disorder.

@Cyclops942 have you finished the film I sent you the link to? Pm your thoughts on it if you are so inclined to do so. I am so glad to have a friend like you.

Journal 12/4/22

I was going to write earlier but our gardener was blowing leaves when I was just sitting down to write.

I have been sleeping well. I have used a different saber each night for the last few nights. I can’t decide which one is the best. The only one I don’t use is the Apprentice v5 stunt. That saber is my mom’s now.

On the other hand the Insomnia Monster is still haunting my mother. I just love that term @Cyclops942.

Journal 12/8/22

I was almost tempted to participate in this years cyber Monday raffle and buy more sabers. Thankfully another family member distracted me. I went grocery shopping instead. I am also eyeing a few other non US sabers. One has a very funny name because if you have a dislexic moment and rearrange and swap a few letters you get the word insomnia. Wouldn’t insomnia be a great name for a lightsaber?

Thankfully the Insomnia Monster has not been haunting me or my family the last few days. I am still going strong with my sleep.

Aw if you could afford it maybe you should have =) but I'm not the voice of reason. Everyone looking at my signature would know that xD
It's fine to try other brands. Saber designs are important. Especially if you're looking for the perfect sleep saber.
Insomnia is indeed a great name for a saber. Striking fear in their enemies to the point they lose sleep.

Journal 12/10/22

Had a weird but interesting dream. Emory the Great was in it. That was the sweet part of the dream. The part with The Great was so sweet I almost woke up crying in happiness. Other parts were some similar to other dreams I have had.

@ DarthRondoudou I like your advice. Thanks my friend. I love the term “sleep saber” you use. I know it is ok to try other brands of sabers but from what my dream told me is that I am a loyal US fan. Not to mention being a big fan of the owner who I call the Great. To me how could he not be The Great after all those years of insomnia. I really want to meet him an anime/ComicCon. But after having Covid I am not so sure about going to conventions. I am almost not wanting to go to the big medical convention in 2024 I talk about a lot in this journal. I know I would have the time of my life again at it.

Well since you got it, you should be better prepared to face it again. I caught it pretty recently myself. I don't know if you're at risk or not, but maybe you should not let that prevent you from things you wish to do. While being careful etc. of course.

Journal 12/13/22

Good news I am finally able to dance without Covid symptoms. My Azure Fallen and my mothers sabers got to go out over the weekend to a party. I impressed a lot of kids with the diamond board.

@DarthRondoudou I am so sorry you got Covid. Hope you are feeling better.

@Cyclops942 I miss you my friend. Hope you are doing well.

@ANoob, I'm still here... but work actually DOES take priority over fun (sometimes, anyway).

Glad to hear you're recovering, and that your family's arsenal got some time to socialize with the outside world.  That's always fun.

Journal 12/16/22

I am doing well and there’s not been any insomnia Monster haunting anyone in my household. I can feel the post Covid weakness yesterday when I danced. I used to be able to do multiple songs even over 4 minute ones. Yesterday I did a 2 minute one and I felt winded afterwards. I was in a very warm room and wearing a mask. I did feel go to dance. I want to get back to doing more dancing. Before I did the same dance in the same settings and did not feel week before I had Covid. This time was very different. The people who I danced for I always make their day. The only difference I can remember is that I probably used a different sound font for the dance but the same song.

I also had a nightmare last night that this journal disappeared and people were being mean to me about what I use my sabers for. Someone deleted my journal and there was a scary privet chat about it. People were toying with me and changing my username. I have had something like this happen in real life to me.My dream kept going around in a loop and finally woke myself up from it. Thankfully it was just a nightmare.

Having your "digital identity" basically kidnapped and tortured DOES sound horrifying!  I'm very glad that was just a nightmare.

Having said that, this forum is a website hosted by someone who does NOT charge us any money for using this, and there is literally no guarantee to us that this is backed up in any way, or that UltraSabers will continue to provide this to us.  I would STRONGLY advise you to download all your posts and keep them somewhere that YOU control the backups.  Whether this is your phone, or your personal device, or even printed-out hardcopies, if you want to be sure that your journal exists somewhere you can access it, then YOU need to make sure that this will happen. 

So far as I know, Emory has never even hinted that SaberForum will go away, but things can change. And what happens if the server farm that hosts SaberForum experiences a disaster (fire, flooding, earthquake, sudden power loss, or any of a number of other things that are bad for hard drives)?  Do YOU know what disaster recovery protocols are in place for that data center?  I sure don't.  I also don't know what frequency or history of backups are available for the forum. 

Again, and I cannot emphasize this enough, if you are concerned about the security and longevity of this journal, then the responsibility for keeping a copy falls on YOU.  Somehow, some way, you need to figure out how to keep a copy of this accessible to you.

@Cyclops942
Ask me about technology… are you kidding! For me worlds worst job computer programmer or scientist. I am a Mac user all the way. You were sticking up for me in the dream.

Dream analysts
I have been neglecting other communities I belong to and relationships problems.

Then I suggest you keep your Journal in Notes or Pages (or some other app, if that's what you prefer), and use iCloud to back it up automatically.  Copy/paste from there to here when you want to post the entry on SaberForum.  This isn't perfect, but the likelihood of Apple's servers having an unrecoverable failure, or of Apple stopping support for iCloud backups, is even lower than those same odds for this forum's resources.

Glad I'm good for SOMETHING!  LOL

I have taken pictures of the journal and they are on my iCloud.
Very interesting dream analysts of that nightmare. I will pm you another dream that I didn’t post in this journal that scarred me out of bed to analyze if you would like.

Journal 12/19/22

I keep having a reoccurring dream that I am having problems or breaking my Azure Fallen diamond. It seams like a new dream loop starting @Cyclops942 the dreams I am having would be nightmares to you but to me they are just frustrating reoccurring dreams.  The good and bad news is that I know what the dreams are telling me. I know from the dreams that my relationship is suffering and my old interest in healthcare simulation and simulators. In real life I I understand the meaning of the dreams but I still am interested and support healthcare simulation. I also feel like I am in a steady relationship make that over 6 years.

On the light side I did something very nice today with my Fallen. It was a cold foggy depressing sort of day so I took a nap to the light of my Fallen… but had one of those new reoccurring dreams. In my dream I had a recharge port in my saber and I had a charging cord hooked up to it   I was in a shopping mall and I trip and somehow the other end of the cord somehow found an outlet and I fryed the batteries and my diamond board.

@ANoob, sorry to hear about the dreams of damaging your Fallen, but I'm glad to hear you're dealing with them better than I would.

Just FYI, I'll be incommunicado for a couple weeks, so don't worry; I'll be back after the New Year starts.

Journal 12/22

I got rid of the nightmares about the Fallen…but the dream weaver did something very funny to me. After that dream on 12/19/22  I listened to what the dreams were telling me and took action. The funny thing was the next morning I wake up to a very funny dream that was the total opposite of that nightmare in regards to my relationship issues.  It felt like the dream weaver bit me in the butt. I learned from the dreams it is ok to have new interests and a new group but I will always remember not to forget about my relationship.

On the other side my mother had a run in with the Insomnia Monster a few nights ago.

Journal 12/24/22

Marry Sithmass Eve everyone!

First off I got rid of those nightmares thankfully.  The insomnia Monster is still after my mother more often then she wold like. 

I tried something new with my Fallen last night. I used my 40 inch night blade on it last night and did what I call light therapy with it for my seasonal affect disorder. I find it very uplifting for you mood and relaxing.   I am kind of nervous about damaging my diamond board by keeping it on for longer time then I probably should. The board dose get hot and the batteries do drain faster I noticed. When I did take the Fallen out to the party it was in cold weather so it didn’t affect the board and battery. Should I be worried? My dreams say yes. I really don’t want to damage my diamond saber because it was very expensive and my other sound sabers are not doing their best either.

Journal 12/16/22
I am writing this entry to the light of my Fallen.
Although I enjoy my night blade on my Fallen and my Aeon v5 le I have been using it by itself lately because it is vey cold. My hilts are too cold to use at night. I am getting tempted to buy another night blade that would probably be a 40 inch standard mid grade. I wish the 40 inch blades came in grab bage style.  I enjoyed the surprise of not knowing what grade or color blade you would get because I can’t make up my mind on what to get.

Journal 12/28/22

I decided to give my v2 saber a chance to be my main saber at night. Turns out that saber is vey nice especially when it is cold. I still am preferring my night blade by itself lately

There is also some good news in the house that is my relationship problems are working themselves out and the insomnia monster is keeping quiet at night.

Journal 12/30/22

While changing my bed sheets I realized I have been ignoring my newest saber. I decided to give it a go as my main saber this morning. I am planning on using it again tonight. I forgot how nice it is. My original saber is now taking a turn again as a more socializing saber rather than my night saber because I am keeping my night blade on my Fallen.

I am also in a pickle about what saber I will buy next. I am really eyeing a non U.s saber…but it does not come in the configuration I would like it to. As I mentioned before I don’t want to wear out my Fallen and it’s board. Very worried about doing so every time I use it for light therapy.  The other saber I am eyeing only comes as stunt or pixel. Definitely no pixel sabers for me. Too fancy and my computer skills. Not to mention how rough I am on blades. The main reason I would stay with US sabers is their emerald driver without needing to go pixel. I love how the emerald and diamond pulses look on them. I do not care for sound in my next saber that much. The board I have already in my Fallen is way fancy enough and a headache to program.
My dream saber board would be non pixel but color change with pluse  like what is found in the emerald preferably no sound I would not rule it completely out.  Not to mention Apple compatible.

Journal 1/1/23

Happy New Year everyone!

May the Force Be With You for the new year! Hope everyone is doing well.

Everyone has been sleeping well in the house without any visits from the Insomnia Monster.

Journal 1/3/23

Hope everyone is having a happy new year. Covid has finally left the family and we are all feels well.

I am also tempted to work on my play and sound fonts because I have a friend who has a cat that is a great dancer.  I have told the friend and her cats about the cat fonts.

Also a dream piece  I recently had that I can remember is, I was trying to get back to my hotel room because there was a disaster and I wanted to save my lightsabers and have my disaster font. 

Journal 1/6/23

My sabers went out tonight to an art opening that my mother’s art was in. She did a piece of me with my sabers for it.
I will get back to my normal journaling schedule soon. I wanted to wait for the art opening to journal.

Here is a link to a photo of me and my sabers at the art opening
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XINThVQg-E42R0xT58s-Xk9n-UZmgSvH/view?usp=drivesdk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XINThVQg-E42R0xT58s-Xk9n-UZmgSvH/view?usp=drivesdk)

Journal 1/8/23

I have been sleeping well and no insomnia monster haunting my family. I have been using my newest saber the most at night lately. I recently had a dream about my diamond saber and the cat fonts. I wish I could remember more of the dream.

Journal 1/10/23

Remembered a dream piece from last night. I was in my kitchen playing with my diamond saber. I had my 40 inch night blade on it. The saber had the original version of the diamond software on it.

Journal 1/12//23

First off I am torn on what saber I should buy next. As I mentioned before in a previous entry in this journal the non US saber I want. When I do get my next saber I also want another night blade too.

I had a very nice experience today with my sabers this morning that totally reminded me of when I was younger and a very early journal entry here. I had both of my Dominicide’s (the plush one I made and the crimson one) my night blade on my v2 saber and my Fallen next to me and I was remembering when I used to do similar with my wushu and tai chi swords.

I am still amazed by how comfortable lightsaber blades are.

Journal 1/14/23

I am trying to grab a dream fragment. I can almost remember it. It had to do with that nightmare I had about damaging my Fallen. While writing this I almost got another dream piece.  It was something to do with being an US fam. In the middle of the night when I woke up in real life I was thinking of writing down my dream.  But I didn’t and now I wish I did.

Update on sleep

I figured out what saber and blade I like the best. I do have to say my 40 inch night blade is my favorite along with my v2 hilt. I think I may try my Aeon v5 le on it tonight again. In second place my Dominicide would be the next most comfortable. I don’t know ware I would put my Fallen Diamond because I am gentler on it. At night that is. I dance and duke with it during the day. Not to mention my light therapy I do with it.

Journal 1/17/23

I remembered my dream from last night. I was on vacation in a vacation rental house and there was a wildfire. As soon as I saw the fire I put my diamond saber on my disaster font. I was also having to pack all my stuff in bags. There was a fountain and a very wet green lawn that saved the house from the fire.

In real life I am planning on using my disaster font whenever there is a disaster.

Also wondering how everyone here who reads this journal is doing. Miss you all .

Journal 1/20/23

I have exactly one year to finish my play because next year I will be at the medical convention! I am very excited to go again. I go every 4 years.

I also have been thinking about what the hell those dreams about damaging my diamond saber are about. I am very tired of that dream loop. My dreams I think are telling me to buy another diamond saber. In real life I want to use that money for the medical convention next year and to meet Emory the Great at a ComicCon. I really with that US would attend ComicCon in San Diego.

I am really considering buying a non US saber next. I wish the one I want came in the configuration I want.

Journal 1/24/23

I was putting off writing in this journal because I am celebrating IMSH the medical convention I go to every four years. I had something funny happen when I was checking in on my other friends on another site whi used to journal. That site now had some major updates and it is not behaving well and is very hard to navigate. I am so glad and thankful for this journal. I always write in that other journal around the time of the medical convention. I was so put off by the site updates I didn’t even look at those old journals of mine. I am so glad and happy to be here and a part of this community and forum. May the force be with you!

Journal 1/27/23

I have been sick with a cold the last few days so I have not had the energy to write in my journal. I need to update my sabers stats (vitals) because my Aeon not my night saber anymore. I do think it is a nice saber and it being my first it will always be special to me. The sabers I use the most at night are my v2 with night bladee and the Dominicide along with the one I made. Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 1/29/23

The Insomnia Monster almost got me last night. I did manage to get to sleep but it was a challenge. I mistakenly used my Fallen last night. I try not to use that saber at night.
Still have a cold. I hope I feel better soon. Hope everyone else is doing well.

Journal 2/1/23

The Insomnia Monster got my mother last night.

I also updated my play thread here today because there is an interesting thread on the healthcare simulation group I used to be a member of. Since I am not a member at the moment I couldn’t comment on the thread. That made me mad because that thread would help me with my play. (Thread name Code blue play in the sound font sub forum here)

On the light side I am almost over my cold.

Journal 2/4/23

My technology problems on my other site I have friends on along with some old journals on top of seasonal depression are making my mood sour. I am also worrying about my friends here. Haven’t seen you or heard from you in weeks. I am going to do some light therapy to help my mood. It is amazing how I find the light of my fallen uplifting to my mood. At least I am over my cold. Also no Insomnia Monster bothering me or my family.

Journal 2/6/23

I have had two very incredible nights sleep on my newest saber the Dominicide. I actually may have to put it as number one for most comfortable at night. Also no insomnia monster haunting my household. My seasonal depression has cleared up along with the weather.

On another note I keep trying to remember a dream fragment I keep remembering and then forgetting about. I think it had something to do with my play and finding just the right hum and or lock up sounds for it. I really wish I could remember the dream.

Journal 2/7/23

Had another bad dream about my journals. In my dream last night THIS journal turned into the same new format as my other journals on my medical website are now in. I was trying to pm the mods here but couldn’t remember their names, In real life the dream gave me a bit of a scare before I realized it was a dream.

Journal 2/10/23

The Insomnia Monster got my mother a few nights ago. For me that monster has not bothered me in ages. I now have definitely figured out the right combination of sabers at night. I am using my Dominicide and my v2 with night blade. The Fallen diamond and both of my v5 sabers are daytime sabers.

I also remember a few dream pieces from last night. Something to do with my play about set location. Also the words Emory the Great were in my dream.

Since I now have found the right combination of sleep sabers I am not tempted participate in the last hours of the current sale US is having. Also I realized sound in my sabers is something I don’t need. I just figured out what the best setup would be. Emerald by itself would be perfect. Too bad it is not sold separately. If it was I then could buy the non US saber I have been eyeing and have the features I want on it.

Journal 2/13/23

A few days ago I woke up to find used an ad for a Dominicide le. I was so tempted to buy it but I didn’t. You all know that saber was the original one I wanted to buy.  I really need to save money for the medical convention next year. I still do really want that saber but since I do have it in crimson I didn’t buy it. Although the Dominicide is the most comfortable Ultra Saber I own having two would be cool. I then realized I do kind of have a Dominicide le that is the one I made. That made me feel better. I still may buy one later in life. Also if I did buy another saber I do not know or want to know how it would affect my relationship.

Journal 2/18/23

Just want to let everyone know I am ok. I have had nothing much to write about. I have been remembering a few fragments of dreams but nothing worth writing about.

I still considering buying the Dominicide le I have bin watching on line. It is a very great price because it has upgraded sound and blade color. I do not know if it is a v3 or v4 sound.

To me sound in my sabers is not important to me because I do have my one diamond saber. That one is fancy enough for me. I do not regret getting my first saber the Aeon v5 le with sound because it was my first.

Journal 2/22/23

I decided not to buy the Dominicide le. Oh it sure was tempting.

Update on sleep
I have been paying more attention to my Aeon v5 le the last few nights since I wrote in this journal. I kind of forgotten about it as my night saber. I now have been ignoring my v2 saber at night. The Insomnia Monster tries to visit me but as soon as I start to think it will get me I fall asleep thankfully.

Journal 2/26/23

I decided to try my v2 saber and night blade last night. I forgot how comfortable it is. I think I still prefer the Dominicide as my main sleep saber. There has also been no insomnia monster in the household.  I have not had any lightsaber related dreams in days to weeks. I hope to have more of them soon. I hope everyone is ok.  I miss you all and I am worried about you.

Journal 3/1/23

The Insomnia Monster almost got me last night. I was using my main sleep saber the Dominicide. When I am about to have a run in with the monster I use a different saber. I used my v2 with night blade. I am going to update my stats vitals here on my signature.

Journal 3/3/23

I have dream pieces running around my head this morning. I also woke up to a bit of an earworm a song that keeps repeating itself over and over again in your head. I can remember from my dream that someone in my family bought one of those new US UltraProffie sabers.
Also the words cat font and Felicia were in my dream.
In real life Felicia dose not exist anymore on V4 boards anymore RIP. Same with Emerald boards. That dose not make me happy because the next US saber I would have bought would have been an Emerald by itself. On the good side of all this US technology update and new boards is I think their will be more love to USin general and Emory The Great.
Play update

I had an idea for one of the sounds for the play after listening to The Great introduce the new soundboard with smooth swing. Turns out I think I already have that part of my play done. I was thinking a smooth swing hum would work well for the hum of a helicopter flying for that part of my play. Also I am on the fence about even attending the medical convention next year. I really want to go to a ComicCon. I don’t know how that would affect my relationship.

On another note the Insomnia Monster got my mother recently.

Journal 3/8/23

Hope everyone is doing well. Worried about you all who read my journal. Miss you all. I am dong well. Since my last journal entry I have not had any lightsaber related dreams.

I hope there will be more information about the new US soundboards. I feel like The Great left us hanging with the information he posted in the videos. It was sad to not see him in the ones about programming ultraproffie. I am still kind of interested in working on the play I am writing.

Journal 3/10/23

I had a slight run in with the Insomnia Monster last night. I did also have a dream fragment when I woke up this morning but I forgot it. I have been in a good mood despite the weather being unsettled and wet.

Journal 3/14/23

A large old tree fell during a winter storm last night and I woke to find a power outage. Thankfully no one was hurt. Turns out this happened the morning after I got a new battery charger for my diamond saber. I wish I used it last night.  I really want my disaster font right now. I did go out to investigate the fallen tree. All I could see are green needles. I wore my disaster hood and I had to use my mother’s Apprentice v5 hot pink stunt saber instead of my Fallen with disaster font. I run into a news reporter and give a witness statement about what I heard last night. I was in my disaster hood and had a pink saber with me. I said it was kind of like a dream or a the sound of a gunshot the sound of the fallen tree. I also knew I would have a very good journal entry today. I have been waiting for something like this to happen ever since I got into lightsabers. Link to photo of tree
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y2MhCNYjPo-_A65jEdujx-W5yfS3fmVf/view?usp=drivesdk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y2MhCNYjPo-_A65jEdujx-W5yfS3fmVf/view?usp=drivesdk)

Journal 3/18/23

I am journaling to the light of my fallen. I decided to try something different last night when it came to sabers and sleep. I used three. I used my V2 with night blade and both Dominicides ( the one I made and the crimson).

Update on the disaster
It made front page news in the local news media. I also got to see up close what was left of the tree that fell. At least I didn’t have to fumble in the dark to get dressed because us jedi never have to worry about darkness because we have lightsabers.

Journal 3/19/23

I can remember a few fragments of my dream I had last night. One had to do with a joke I made here about day blades. The joke goes like this. Since there are day blades why not night blades like my sabers have.

On another note I used the same saber set up I talked about in my last journal entry because I am finding it even better then a single saber.

Journal 3/22/23

The Insomnia Monster had me last night firmly in its grips. Otherwise I am doing fine. I had a feeling that the insomnia monster would get me last night because I had to get up ar 5:30 in the morning to take a family member to a medical appointment. Reminds me of when I had it happen before when my mother went on that business trip and brought back Covid.

Journal 3/24/23

I had a night of bad dreams last night. One was about this journal and UltraSabers in general. In my dream both the main website and this one were completely resigned. Also The Great teamed up with another saber company and was also selling sexy costumes. Also the company was shifting towards pixel sabers in general. When I saw what was happening I felt like I was going to have to join a different forum and make new friends and start a new journal. In real life I am tired and a bit upset and shaken by my dream. Not to mention being frustrated with the dream weaver.  I know it was just a bad dream but I am very worried in real life about my friends here.

Journal 3/26/23

Nightmare last night. What I can remember is that I was going to have a surgical procedure and I was begging the doctor not to put me out. I had two of my sabers with me in the or one was my v2 with night blade and I don’t remember what other one probably my Aeon v5 le. In real life I am afraid of doctors. I also would be doing exactly what I was doing in my dream in real life if I ever needed surgery. I don’t know exactly what these nightmares are about. I hope it doesn’t have to do with my relationship.

Journal 3/30/23

I have been remembering frames and words from my dreams but nothing really substantial. The Insomnia Monster has been around a but in my household. I did look up about anime conventions today and found one near ware I live. There is a small problebilty that US and The Great would come to the convention. It will be in San Francisco CA. I doubt he and or his company would be there because it is near the time of one of the biggest anime conventions there is. I got very sad when I saw that but I will not give up hope in meeting my hero Emory The Great. I probably will just stick with my original plan and go to the medical convention next year. I know that would be very helpful to my relationship issues.

Journal 4/3/23

The Insomnia Monster got me last night. I haven’t been using my number one sleep saber since I had a few nights of nightmares. Back to this run in with the Insomnia Monster I decided to go back to my number one sleep saber. Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 4/5/23

I tried something different last night with my sabers. Since that insomnia monster has been after me more then I would like it to be I went back to my original saber last night. I will try it again tonight because I kind of forgot about it as a sleep saber. I still do think my Dominicide is the best sleep saber so far.

I also learned that another family member is a huge Star Wars fan. Also I learned that my mother is interested in going to a Star Wars and or anime convention too. I asked her if she would be interested in meet The Great. I am very glad she said “yes.”  I feel sorry for The Great because of all the hate for him but I know he does have a fan club for the ones who like his products. I so want to meet him in real life. I am thankful that I have met him in my dreams. Even though some were nightmares. I do think the best one was when I had a dream about him and I woke up before it could turn into a nightmare. In that dream I was telling him about what I do with my sabers and he said “Do other people do that?” The way he said it in the dream was in a very rude tone of voice. I woke up saying “Talk about rude!” I really kind of wish I could have seen what would have happened next in the dream. I one day am going to write what could have happened if the dream went on.

Journal 4/7/23

Two nights ago I did try my old night saber the Aeon v5 le with 32 inch blade. Oh so uncomfortable! I couldn’t even use it. So last night I put my night blade on it and it was comfortable but I still prefer the set up I have on my vitals stats on my signature. 

Journal 4/9/23

Continuing on my last entry I have found that it doesn’t have much to do with the hilt at night but the blade is a whole other story. I went back to my number one sleep saber last night but it was not as comfortable as my night blade. I just might have to put the Crimson Dominicide in second place as a sleep saber. If I decide to do so I will update my stats vitals accordingly.  I did also try the 32 inch blade on my v2 saber. Nice but not as nice as a 40 inch one.

Journal 4/12/23

I have been doing well. From my last journal entry I have almost decided to put the Crimson Dominicide in second place as my favorite sleep saber. There is just something I don’t know exactly how to explain it but my 40 inch ultra edge heavy grade blade aka night blade is the most comfortable. I am going to try it on the Dominicide tonight. I do love that saber the Dominicide but I seem to always have weird dreams when I use it and by 5 in the morning I cannot get comfortable with it and resort back to my night blade. Like I said before I will update my stats (vitals) accordingly.

Journal 4/14/23

The Insomnia Monster almost had me last night. I had put all my sabers back to their proper blades. I tried going back to my v2 with night blade… couldn’t fall asleep! I was almost thinking the Insomnia Monster was going to get me so I switched to my Aeon v5 le and fell asleep. That saber has a 32 inch blade on it. I think I might put my night blade on it again. So it is back to my old night saber as for comfort.

Journal 4/18/23

I have been doing well. The Insomnia Monster has been quite in the household. Hope everyone is doing well.

I have not had any substantial lightsaber related dreams lately. I also have been watching some video footage from the recent conventions US has been attending. I have found a few frames with The Great in them. Always makes me happy to see him there.

Journal 4/21/23

I recently saw and realized that my bad dream I had about US in general is coming true. It was the one about everything going pixel and proffie. Makes me kind of mad and sad. To me I do not see the point in all that pixel stuff. I know for most people it is the cats meow. I hate the sound of smooth swing for one. As I mentioned in another entry in this journal I am not a sound saber type of person. Sound sabers have a time and a place but not every day use. I do use sound for dancing, dueling but not necessary, and for socializing. Otherwise it is annoying. Although I do technically have 3 sound sabers the Aeon v5 le lite sound but broken speeker, Azure Fallen diamond, and crimson Dominicide lite sound that saber I don’t even have batteries in it because I don’t want to accidentally turn it on in my sleep.

I probably should go back to sleep because I feel like I am livin that dream I talk about in this journal entry.

Journal 4/24/23

I have been sleeping well without any visits from the Insomnia Monster. I have been using my my two main sleep sabers lately. The only problem with using the Dominicide is that I always end up having bad or nightmare type dreams. I am very frustrated with the dream weaver. I may have to use a different saber and have a break from the dreams. I do not want to have to do it because of how comfortable the Dominicide is.  Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 4/25/23

I used a different saber last night and thankfully no nightmares. I used my v2 with night blade and the saber I made the plush one. I really did miss the crimson Dominicide last night. I do have a set of emitters with claws I can put on it but they are sharp like my Apprentice v5’s windows. At least no Insomnia Monster last night. Tonight I will try the Dominicide without claws.

Journal 4/27/23

I tried two nights with the declawed Dominicide. Can’t seam to get comfortable with it or sleep. I change to a different saber before the Insomnia Monster sets in. I have been using my v2 with night blade the most. I will go back to the claws on the Dominicide tonight. Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 4/29/23

I put the claws back on the Dominicide.  I also decided pay a bit more attention to my relationship issues and thankfully when I did use the Dominicide I did not have nightmares. I just figured out why. It is because that saber caused a lot of tension in the relationship because I was going to buy it on our anniversary.

On another note I have been following the threads on the new ultraproffie board here on the forum. I am a interested in seeing the reaction to the new hard and software and how it will effect the company and The Great in general.

Journal 5/1/23

I have figured out how to use the Dominicide without having nightmares. I am going to update my stats (vitals) with my v2 with night blade as best sleep saber. I am tempted to buy another one of them or the v3 version because it is so comfortable and I could easily see it as a double sided saber.

Journal May the 4th be with you!

Happy Star Wars Day!

I have been having nightmares lately so I did something very different last night. I only used my saber I made the plush version on the Dominicide le. I was surprised how nice it was. I also decided when I do decide to buy my next saber I will stick with US and The Great. The other one I do want is not worth it because it is pixel or stunt. On the pixel version I only like one font on it. I am so sad to not see anymore emerald sabers.

On a fun note I showed the cat lady and her cats the cat font today.
I also danced for her cats

Journal 5/6/23

Last night I was not tired when I went to sleep. I was really thinking that the Insomnia Monster would get me. To my surprise I fell asleep very fast. I still may buy another saber during the big May 4th sale here. I been giving my “real” sabers a break and been using just my plush one lately. The plush one does have real blades in it. As I have said many times in this journal I still am amazed by how comfortable lightsaber blades are.

Journal 5/9/23

Dream
I was reading my journal here and noticed that there were new pages of it. I then realized my friend Cyclops wad back. Also other members had written on my journal too. Most of it was gobbly gook. But there were som entries that suggested that I work for US and Emory The Great.

In real life I went back to my v2 with night blade. I was also reading some of my old journals here. That is what probably set off the dream.

Journal 5/11/23

Turns out that that recent dream was telling me something. As some of us may have been aware the Saberforum went down Tuesday night. At first I thought it was my internet and then my computer. I did all those common technology reset things people tell you to do when you have difficulties. None of them worked. Then I realized that it was the forum itself. Made me fell like my dream was coming true. I didn’t panic thankfully. The next morning I did decide to message US about the situation with the Saberforum. I had excellent customer service with the online chat. Someone got back to me instantly. I don’t see how people could have such terrible experiences with the company overall. I knew I would have a great journal entry to share here.

Journal 5/14/23

I managed to have a night without nightmares with my Dominicide. I am very proud of myself. Also there has been no insomnia monster in sight. On another thread here someone said something about US having so many hilt styles that reminded me of what Emory The Great said in the v5 introduction video or myself with toothpaste or hair care products. I know that The Great doesn’t want to make his fans mad by not having the older models of his sabers available. I wish it was the same for toothpaste or hair care products. Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 5/18/23

Still going strong with the Dominicide and not having nightmares. Also the insomnia monster is being quiet in the household. Hope everyone is doing well.

That's good to hear!

@DarthRondoudou thank you!
I miss you so much. I was wondering how you we’re doing. I was very worried about you. How much of this journal have you read? I am happy to know someone enjoys this journal. I am very surprised that someone commented after such a boring journal entry.  I think of you every time I write in this journal because of the term you coined that I use all the time that would be “sleep saber”.

On the other hand I am very worried about my other friend here Cyclops942. I use his term “Insomnia Monster” all the time too.

Journal 5/22/23

A few nights ago my parents were watching a movie about plays. It made me want to work on mine. I was afraid that I would have nightmares after over hearing the movie. So I took precautions that night and thankfully no nightmares. I knew not to use the crimson Dominicide. I used the plush one instead and my original night saber.  The Insomnia Monster tried to get me instead.

I hope you beat that dumb monster into submission. That's what US sabers are for!

I'm doing fine. Moved cities. big city toward small village really. So bit of shifting to get used to stuff.
I do'nt really come as much as I used to.

Too funny! Reminds me of that dream about Emory The Great and what I use my sabers for.  I am so glad to see you back here. Hope you enjoy your new place.

Journal 5/27/23

I have been sleeping well and the Insomnia Monster is leav the household alone. I am now debating if I should put the Dominicide in first place for best sleep saber. I have been having dreams but nothing really good to write about here. Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 5/29/23

I did remember a dream piece from last night. Something to do with the Insomnia Monster and listening to the default obsidian sound font to combat the Insomnia Monster and to relax. I am thankful that I did finally have a lightsaber dream that I could remember. Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 6/2/23

Just want to let everyone know that I am doing well and there has been no Insomnia Monster present in the household. I have been ignoring my v2 saber the last week or so. Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 6/4/23

I danced for my friend the cat lady today. I am also communicating with others here on the forum about the new ultraproffie board. We are talking a lot about Emory on it. It is so hard for me to not write The Great instead of Emory. I am going to update my stats (vitals) and put the Crimson Dominicide back in number one sleep saber spot.

Journal 6/7/23

I am having a very fun time on the ultraproffie thread here. On that thread I did  ask about my play and how it would work with ultraproffie. A member said I should become a font maker for Emory. Reminds me so much of my dream a had about working for The Great. I know my relationship may become a mess but I still am interested and support healthcare education and simulation.

I also noticed The Great introduced a new saber last night. I now see how annoying he can be about his soundboards. Especially his new ultraproffie one. To me sound in my sabers is a novelty and gets annoying very fast. To me Emory will always be The Great to me.

Journal 6/9/23

The Insomnia Monster has been wreaking havoc on the household lately. Night before last I couldn’t sleep. Now last night my mother had the monster after her. Hopefully things will get better soon.

Journal 6/12/23

I got rid of the  Insomnia Monster last night by using a different saber. I went back to my original night saber and put my night blade on it. Sometimes it is good to change things up from time to time.

On another note I danced for The Cat Lady and her cat today. I also taught Felicia a new dance step today. Sure learned a lot about gestures on the diamond board today. When I dance I always skip over my disaster font.

Hey Noob,
On those nights when the saber isn't quite cutting it, let me suggest perusing our Fan Fic Forum.  I can personally attest to some incredible creators, specifically Lord_S_Gray, Karmack, Taegin Roan for writing and For Tyeth with visual renderings.  All have quite excellent submissions to check out^^

Keep on dancing and good luck with your fonts  :)

Thanks but not my cup of tea.

Have you read my whole insomnia ans lightsaber journey here yet?

I am very ha to see you here on my journal.

Journal 6/15/23

The Insomnia Monster got me last night. On the good side I had a fun dream about my journal here. My old English teacher from high school was reading my journal. That made me happy. I think she enjoyed it. I am also eyeing another saber used online that would be a diamond Grand Master. Stay tuned there will big entries soon regarding my one year ownership of my first saber and the start of this journal journey.

Journal 6/17/23

The Insomnia Monster has been crazy lately. Both my mother and I couldn’t sleep a few nights ago. I have been using my original night saber lately. Turns out I ordered it a year ago yesterday. I do find it comfortable with my night blade on it as well as other blades. Since that awful monster has been after me so much I think I will go back to my v2 saber with night blade tonight.

Journal 6/18/23

Was not expecting to write today but I did something that would make a great journal entry. While I was dancing for The Cat Lady today I dropped my saber and hit a tree with it too. Thankfully no damage to the saber especially since it was my diamond saber I use for dancing. I am also excited because I probably will be getting the used Grand Master diamond soon.

Journal 6/20/23

I finally beet the dumb Insomnia Monster a few nights ago. I am very glad it is finally leaving me alone. I was getting tired of that monster.

On a fun note my main sleep saber the Crimson Dominicide got to go out today. I have been dancing with it lately. Also I will know in exactly one day if I am getting the diamond Grand Master I found used on line.

In regards to dreams I can remember a fragment I had about this journal. I wish I could remember more.

Journal 6/22/23

Sorry for the one year update. I was consumed by the Insomnia Monster and possibly buying a used Grand Master diamond. Turns out I didn’t get that saber.

So now on to my one year review of the Aeon v5 le lite sound. I will not go into soundboards or overall US in general. Those are whole other stories in themselves.

Pros

Got rid of my chronic insomnia

Brought back the writer in me

Great price for hilt quality

Can have any installs US offers
 
MHS compatibility
Cons

Not comfortable for dancing or dueling

Bad blade retention screw placement makes for a unstable blade for dueling

Outrageously loud with lite sound to the point I broke the speaker trying to keep it quieter (my bad ANoobish mistake)

Overall a nice saber. I bought it with a 24 inch ultra edge mid grade blade. I now keep a 32 inch ultra edge heavy grade blade on it. When I do eventually get more blades I will buy it a full on night blade for it (40 inch). Love the gold claws on it for looks but not so much for dancing or dueling.

Journal 6/23/23

Trying to grab a dream piece. I was looking up what conventions US attends because I am planning on going to a convention next year in real life. I saw that they would be attending one in Los Angles CA and then I saw San Francisco CA. Next I was at the convention in my dream.

Dream analysts

My one year review of my first saber and having my friends comment on my review. I read one that kind of scared me . I was prepared for nightmares and thankfully did not have one.

Also that dumb monster tried to get me last night because I was trying my original night saber the Aeon v5 le by itself last night. I switched to my Dominicide before the monster took hold.

Journal 6/26/23

Really not much to write about today since I wrote my one year review of my old night saber. I definitely have to say that the Crimson Dominicide is my best sleep saber.  Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 6/28/23

Before I went to bed last night I was playing with my Fallen pretending to beet up the Insomnia Monster. It worked and I had no problems with it last night.

I also noticed since the time I dropped the Fallen dancing it has been acting up a bit especially when changing fonts. I get stuck on then like I do in my dreams.

Speaking of dreams I did have one last night but I can’t remember it.

Journal 6/30/23

I had another dance accident yesterday and dropped my fallen again. Thankfully no damage. The Insomnia Monster is keeping to its self lately. I am also impressed how popular my one year review of my old night saber is.

Journal 7/2/23

The Insomnia Monster struck last night.  I am quite tired today. Otherwise I am doing well. I have been dancing more often since the weather has been nice. Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 7/4/32

The Insomnia is now leaving me alone. I switched to a different saberl since I wrote in this journal. I am now using the saber I made. I am also reconsidering my want to go back to the medical convention next year. I have been keeping up with my dancing. Hope everyone is doing well. I know I have had dreams lately but i can’t remember them.

Journal 7/6/23

I have been doing something different with my sabers at night. I have been using my night blade by itself lately. I really need to buy some more night blades. I wish there were 40 inch or larger grab bag blades.

Journal 7/8/23

I recently saw in the news that SDCC is happening very soon. I so wish that The Great would go to San Deigo. US does attend WonderCon in Anaheim CA why not San Deigo? Does The Great have something against San Deigo?

On another note I am reconsidering going toIMSH the medical convention next year. Compared to an anime convention I would get more out of it for you money the medical convention. I so do want to meet The Great. I also just want to take a moment to honor all healthcare workers. I really respect what the do even though I hate going to doctors.

Journal 7/10/23

I guess I have been dancing too much. I have an old injury acting up. Otherwise I am fine. A few nights ago my mother had the Insomnia Monster after her. For me that monster has only been mild. Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 7/12/23

The Insomnia Monster has been after my mother a few nights ago again. For me since I wrote in this journal no such monster exists.

On another note I wrote a play update yesterday

Also I am thankful that my dancing injury healed up quickly.

Journal 7/14/23

The Insomnia Monster has been busy in the household lately. Night before last it got everybody in the house.  I soon need to start on my one year review of my Azure Fallen diamond. Hope everyone is doing well, and i miss you all.

Journal 7/16/23

The Insomnia Monster got me last night but once I got to sleep I slept. I have been dancing almost every day. I have been thinking about what saber I want next. Also what soundboard too.

Journal 7/17/23

I remembered my dream. I was at a party and I was dancing with my sabers. I was also explaining to the guests about them. I am very happy that I remembered a dream.

Journal 7/19/23

I feel like I have been jinxed by the Insomnia Monster. It has been after me every night for a while now. I may have to try my Fallen as a night saber.

On a fun note I will be doing my one year review of my Fallen diamond within the next week or so.

Journal 7/21/23

I had a night of nightmares last night. One had to to do with fire and my disaster costume and font. No fun.  I also had a dream about going to ComicCon.  I definitely prefer the Insomnia Monster over nightmares.

The good news is that my friend Cyclops942 is back here. I am so glad to see him back here. I was very worried about him.

Thanks for the welcome, but don't get used to seeing me frequently; it will likely take a while.

Journal 7/22/23

I have out smarted that monster. I feel much better now. Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 7/25/23

I had a horrible night with the Insomnia Monster.

I also am going to start my one year Azure Fallen diamond review.  It is my main dancing saber and lately it has been going out with me every day. I use it as a daytime saber and I try not to use it at night. I have tried it at night but I want to be careful with it. On the contrary I probably would be gentler on it at night. Since it is a diamond I had many intentions on what I was going to use it for. For example a play I am writing and for natural disasters.

Journal 7/27/23

Continuing from my last journal entry I forgot to mention that I also got an Initiate v2 with my Azure Fallen diamond.

I will do my one year review of that saber now.

Initiate v2 stunt orange

I got it as a free gift from US during one of their sales. At first I would not have chosen it to buy because it looked boring. Turns of it is my second favorite sleep saber I own. I keep a 40 inch ultra edge heavy grade blade on it. I love that it has no sharp edges on it or windows.  It also has the best battery life of all my sabers. I can compare it to the Enegizer bunny because it just keeps on going with whatever batteries I use in it. I actually would consider buying another one and having a double sided saber with it.

Journal 7/30/23

I had a wonderful night without the monster last night using my Dominicide.  I also have had some dancing accidents lately that have jarred the internals of my Azure Fallen diamond. Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 8/2/23

It feels so good to know how to fall asleep. I have been doing the same routine with the Dominicide since my last journal entry and no visits from the Insomnia Monster.

Journal 8/5/23

Happy birthday to me.  Still going strong without the Insomnia Monster. I have noticed that why I am sleeping so easily is that how heavy the Dominicide is. I love that it is a beast. Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 8/7/23

I have had two nightmares in a row. No fun. So I decided not to use my Dominicide last night and take a chance with the Insomnia monster.  Oh boy did the monster get me last night.  I don’t know what I rather deal with…the Insomnia Monster or nightmares.

Journal 8/9/23

Thankfully those crazy nights with the nightmares and the Insomnia Monster are over.

I did something really out of the ordinary last night. I used my Fallen diamond with night blade last night. It was very comfortable. I am tempted to use it more at night but I do want to be careful with it and use it mostly for dancing. I am now tempted to buy another fallen with 40 inch blade to use as a sleep saber. If I do it will be just a stunt set up.

Journal 8/11/23

I decided not to buy another US saber… but I did buy the other one I have been eyeing.
I decided to just go with the stunt version of it. Otherwise that saber would be everything I don’t look for in soundboards such as pixel, smooth swing and all those other things people love that I hate. The only problem with going stunt is that I do like some of the fonts it comes with that are special to that company’s sabers.

I am very tired of the nightmares I have been having with my Dominicide. That is one reason I decided to give in and buy another saber.  When I don’t use it the Insomnia Monster  rear’s it’s head. Speaking of my last journal entry when I did try my Fallen with night blade I slept well without the Monster.

I know in the future I will be buying more US sabers because I am a loyal fan of Emory The Great. To me once a great always a great. My nights are so much different now since I got into lightsabers.

Journal 8/13/23

I was dueling last night and I noticed that I had messed up my disaster font on my diamond Fallen  At least I know how I did it and know how to fix it. I know it it was from teaching Felicia new dance steps. Before I do fix it I will read up one a few questions I have about the board. Thankfully I do have my Apprentice v5 hot pink stunt to use if a disaster strikes.

Journal 8/15/23

Again I had a night full of nightmares. So no fun. I had another version of a dream I wrote about here. It the medical one. I was at the doctor and needed to have surgery.  I found the old dream here it is.


Nightmare last night. What I can remember is that I was going to have a surgical procedure and I was begging the doctor not to put me out. I had two of my sabers with me in the or one was my v2 with night blade and I don’t remember what other one probably my Aeon v5 le. In real life I am afraid of doctors. I also would be doing exactly what I was doing in my dream in real life if I ever needed surgery. I don’t know exactly what these nightmares are about. I hope it doesn’t have to do with my relationship.

In the new version I think I also had my Fallen along with my v2 with night blade in the OR in my dream.

I thankfully know why I had that nightmare last night.

Journal 8/18/23

Had another night of weird dreams.  I can remember two fragments of them.

Tomorrow I am going to a disaster preparedness event and I will be in costume at it.  On the positive note my disaster font is not mis behaving as much anymore. I will make sure I have two sabers with me. 

Journal 8/20/23

I did go to the disaster event in costume… but only one person commented on my costume

On another note the Insomnia Monster has been active in the household. Last night I fooled it before it got me.

Journal 8/22/23

I have been enjoying watching The Great’s newest videos of the new sabers. So many new sabers coming to US. I thankfully am not interested in them. All of them look uncomfortable for what I use them for. If I was my pocket book would hate me. I recently spent a sizable amount on a different brand saber. That one will take months to get.I do think the new version of the Fallen is nice but that pommel looks so uncomfortable and an accident waiting to happen.

Journal 8/24/23

I have been having the worst time with the Insomnia Monster the last few nights. At least I don’t have to deal with nightmares. Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 8/25/23

Bad news I accidentally sat on my original saber blade a mid grade ultra edge last night and pretty much broke it.
I guess I may have to make another order from US sooner then I thought I would. I am definitely staying with heavy grade blades from now on. I thankfully am getting one with the other brand saber I bought for my birthday. So thankful that I decided to go heavy grade with it.

I now can prove that I am rough on blades and sabers. Just imagine what I would be like with a pixel saber. Thankfully they do not appeal to me.

Journal 8/28/23

I decided not to buy more blades yet because I am using my night blade in my v2 instead of my Dominicide. I will wait until I get the other brand saber in a few months.

There’s good news too. The Insomnia Monster has been quite in the household.

Journal 8/30/23

The Insomnia Monster was crazy last night. I couldn’t sleep. At least I didn’t have any nightmares. The weather is smoky and there is no wildfires near where I live. I do have to go to that appointment I have the nightmares about today. I know one reason why the monster got me last night. I was using the wrong saber. I mostly just use my plush saber I made now since I broke the blade to my Dominicide.

Journal 9/1/23

I have not been feeling so well the last few days. I kind of know it is from anxiety and lack of sleep. Also the weather has been smoky too. The insomnia monster was pretty bad last night but i did manage to get some sleep. I think I should go back to using the Dominicide at night.

On the positive side I did have a dream about Emory the Great recently.

Journal 9/3/23

I almost had to go see a doctor yesterday. I actually was willing to go if I had to. I was having allergies.  Turns out about that other medical type appointment I am so nervous about got canceled. I also almost bought another US saber because I was a bit upset about the doctor.

On another note I have been seeing the cat lady at the coffee shop instead of at her house. So that means I have not been dancing. I am ready to dance or for those emergency situations because I have my saber with me when I go out.

I also remember a dream fragment. I bought a Archon v3.1 in my dream. In real life I am on the fence about getting another US saber. I do want new blades.

At least the Insomnia Monster has not been bothering me the last few nights.

Journal 9/4/23

Got the word that I will be getting the new saber from the other company I have been talking about in this journal in a week or so. I guess I spoke to soon about having to buy new blades from US sooner than I thought.  I forgot to mention that my new saber comes with a 36 inch blade.

Journal 9/6/23

Make that sooner for the new saber. It will be here this week. I also am going to do a one year review of the Apprentice v5 stunt very soon.

I had a better night last night because I went back to my Dominicide. Turns out the Insomnia Monster got another member of the household instead.

Journal 9/8/23

It is back to that not so nice feeling of waiting for a new saber. For me it is the over active flash on clash feeling. I am a sad and frustrated Jedi today because I was told I was going to get the new saber today. At least I did manage to nap today not like the time with the Apprentice v5. I also did another wise thing by saying I was not going to have tonight’s sleep on my new 36 inch blade or be still using my US blades tonight. Hope everyone is doing doing better then how I am feeling.

Journal 9/10/23

Still no word on when I am getting my new saber. I did have a dream a few nights ago with Emory the Great in it.  Very tired of the over active flash on clash anxiety I get around getting a new saber. Very frustrating.

Journal 9/12/23

Still no word on the new saber. Very worried about it. I am very excited to see what dancing and sleeping with it will be like. I guess I will be a very frustrated Jedi for awhile.

I guess I spoke too soon. I did get the new saber today. Can’t wait to have a night on a 36 inch blade. 

Journal 9/14/23

I love my new saber. Not an Insomnia Monster in sight. 36 inch heavy grade blade very comfortable as comfortable as my 40 inch night blade. Also it is great for spinning and dancing. I accidentally tried dancing with a 36 inch blade. At least I didn’t hurt myself. Thank goodness no more anxiety and over active flash on clash feelings. I don’t think I will be buying anymore saber for awhile. I am not using my Dominicide as my main night saber anymore. I am also interested in what types of dreams I will have with the new saber.

Journal 9/16/23

Last night I gave my old night saber the Aeon v5 le a chance at being my main sleep saber.

I also saw something kind of scary on the US website. A whole slew of new pixel sabers. Makes me feel like I am living in that weird dream I had about everything going pixie and proffie. To me I feel like The Great is off setting his brand of sabers with other brands to not have so much hate for his company and himself. I feel sorry for The Great. Why the Ultrasaber hate? I did try another brand of saber. I do like it but I probably will stay with US. To me this community here has been very helpful in me making friends.

Actually, the addition of the other sabers is because some people want them and we are making them available along with our sabers, kind of a one-stop shop. They are definitely not outselling our sabers, but they are available for people who want that kind of thing and they come with all the Ultrasabers perks, like the 1 year warranty, great customer service, and of course amazing sales. We will continue to custom build our sabers and offer the variety that is appealing to the masses. We appreciate your support :)

Thank you so much Saber surfer for commenting on my journal entry. How much have you read of the journal. To me as I have said many times before Emory will always be The Great to met.

I am an Admin, so I review all posts, so I have read all of your journey. And yes, Emory is really Great!

You made my day Saber Surfer with that comment about The Great! You are now instantly my friend. Now I know someone reads my journal. My journal and I don’t feel lonely anymore.

Quite a few must have read it. If you look at the top it has been read over 13,000 times, which is a lot!

<<<----Is one of the members who reads your journal.  Keep them coming  :)

Thank you so much my friend. I love sharing my journal here.

Journal 9/19/23

I remembered my dream from last night. It was another version of my disaster dream. I was in costume with my disaster font in the dream. It was a deadly wildfire type of disaster in my dream.

On another note I did use my Dominicide last night. I also am using my new 36 inch blade by itself. That means I don’t have enough blades for all my sabers now. There is also good news in the house no Insomnia Monster.

Journal 9/22/23

I remembered a dream piece from last night. I decided to go to the medical convention in San Deigo. In real life I keep forgetting to mention it was health care simulation appreciation week. I know my sabers have distracted me from celebrating health care simulation week.  I also wrote my one year review of the Apprentice v5 stunt on the reviews section here. I will link it here. http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=48720.msg801116#new (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=48720.msg801116#new)

Journal 9/25/23

My mother was up with the Insomnia Monster last night. For me that monster has been quite on my side of the house. Hope everyone is doing well

Journal 9/28/23

The Insomnia Monster got me last night.

I also have made up my mind about what brand of sabers I like better. Definitely US and Emory The Great. 

Journal 9/30/23

I had a dream about my new saber this morning. I also did not have the Insomnia Monster after me last night.  I need to update my stats (vitals) on my signature here because my best sleep saber is just my new 36 inch blade by itself.

Journal 10/2/23

The Insomnia Monster has been quite in the household. I also had some dancing accidents today. I keep hitting myself in the arm with the covertec wheel on my Azure Fallen. I looked down at my arm and there is a goose egg on it.

Journal 10/5/23

I have been dealing with the Insomnia Monster more often then I want so I decided to go back to using the Dominicide as my main sleep saber. Good news monster left as soon as it saw I was using that saber.

Journal 10/8/23

I would like to take a moment to remember those who died and or lost their homes and businesses during the 2017 Northern CA Wine County Wildfires.

Now a days I am prepared for a disaster with my disaster font ready at any moment.

On the positive side of things my dancing injury has healed.

Journal 10/10/23

There was another small disaster in the neighborhood today. It was a small residential fire with sadly an injury. Speaking of injuries the goose egg is back on my arm from dancing accidents. Back to the disaster I did have my disaster font on my saber when I went to investigate the disaster. I wish I had the rest of the costume. My friend The Cat Lady heard the sound of fire engines. I saw a few go by a block or so away from where we were. I put my saber in disaster mode and went to investigate the disaster.

Journal 10/13/23

I woke up to a nice surprise by seeing most of my friends logged in here. I have been doing well with the sleep. No Insomnia Monster to speak of in the household. On the not  nice side my dancing injury has made me not dance as much as I want to. Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 10/16/23

I updated my stats vitals on my signature here today.  Becides the sabers I mentioned in my stats I mostly just use my 36 inch heavy grade blade by itself.  Also still going strong without the Insomnia Monster.

Journal 10/17/23

I was having nightmares this morning. My nightmares were about a neighborhood MCI disaster. I also had broken my Azure Fallen diamond when I needed it for the disaster. Someone who knew about diamond sabers tried to fix it. That didn’t work. All so frustrating.

Journal 10/20/23

I decided not to go to the medical convention next year. I would rather use the money to meet Emory The Great. I know my decision without a doubt will cause stress on my relationship. I still do value healthcare education and simulation. On the good side of things no Insomnia Monster.

Journal 10/21/23

I just had a great dream about Emory The Great. I was at the anime convention and I got to meet The Great. We actually talked with each other and he was nice to me compared to that other dream when he said something very rude. When I woke up from today’s dream I was very happy compared to the other dream I had about The Great when he was rude. That one I literally scared myself awake saying “Talk about rude!”

In real life I met someone who knows another US user near me. That is probably why I had such a great dream this morning. I really want to meet the person in real life or here on my journal.

Journal 10/24/23

The Insomnia Monster has not been bothering anyone in the household lately. Hope everyone is doing well. Nothing much to write about this entry.

Journal 10/27/23

The weather has been so cold at night lately so I have been sleeping next to my sabers rather than how I would otherwise. Thank goodness no Insomnia Monster in the household.

On the dark side I am going to need wisdom tooth surgery very soon. I have had two of them removed already so o know what it will be like. I have been putting it off for a while now knowing my fear of surgery and doctors.

Journal 10/30/23

The Insomnia Monster was busy last night in the household. The monster tried my mother first and then got me. Thankfully have not had to deal with that monster for awhile. I hope this is just a one night occurrence.

Journal 10/31/23

Thankfully that was only a one night occurrence with the Insomnia Monster. I also got the dental surgery I needed done yesterday. It was very scary.  The good news is I fell much better then when I had the problem tooth.

Journal 11/2/23

I remembered a piece of my dream while I was dancing for that Cat Lady. All I remember is that I was at an anime convention.

Journal 11/5/23

I have been using my Dominicide lately as my main sleep saber because the Insomnia Monster has been trying to get me at night. The monster has been trying all the members of the household lately. The sabers went out to the yearly party in the community that I go to every year last night. I went dancing too with them.  Felt good to get back to dancing because I have been taking it easy because of the dental surgery I had.

Journal 11/9/23

Just checking in on how everyone is doing here. I don’t have much to write because the Insomnia Monster has been quiet in the household.

Journal 11/11/23

I am feeling so much better then I was a year ago.  I had Covid a year ago. I also had the Insomnia Monster after me. I am so thankful that I don’t have them this year. I will so be doing my one year review of the Crimson Dominicide soon. Also my relationship issues have settled down too.

Journal 11/13/23

The Insomnia Monster got me last night. At least I know what to about it. I use the Dominicide when the monster rear’s it’s head. At least I did manage to get some sleep.

Journal 11/16/23

Oh crap! I am sick again on the same day a year ago today. I am still planning on writing my one year review of the crimson Dominicide I got a year ago. At least it is not Covid just a GI bug. I will write the one year review on the review sub forum here and will link it here in my journal.

Journal 11/17/23

I am feeling all better today. Thankfully it was just a quick bout with the GI bug. I wrote my one year review of the crimson Dominicide today.  Here is a link to that thread http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=48795.msg801477#new (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=48795.msg801477#new)

Journal 11/20/23

The Insomnia Monster got my mother last night. I am feeling sad that nobody commented on my one year Dominicide review.  Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 11/22/23

I had something cool happen today. Around a month or so ago I started wearing my saber on my hip with the covertec clip when I go out. At the coffee shop I go to eat and write in this journal one of the girls who works there saw my saber and wanted to learn more about them. Also a week or so ago I actually did a dance show at the coffee shop when I got just a friend of mine and some of the girls who work there. They all liked my dancing. When I go out I am always ready for a disaster (I keep the Fallen in disaster mode) or for dancing. I got inspired to wear my sabers out from a video of someone who wore them while traveling internationally by airplane and around the international airport. In my opinion that would be the last place I could imagine to see something like that. Now I feel like there’s nothing to be ashamed of. I used to keep the sabers in my bag when I went out because I would often go dancing for the Cat Lady on my way to the coffee shop.

Journal 11/23/23

Up with a nightmare. Will post it here later. And Happy Thanksgiving! May the Force be with you!

Journal 11/24/23

Here is the dream I talked about in the last entry in this journal.

Yet another version of one of my nightmares about wearing my sabers. It was the first day of school and I was wearing my sabers the Fallen and my non US saber. We were deciding on who would be my case manager. Next my teacher approached me and said something to the words that she noticed my sabers and had called my mother about them. I think she was mad at me. I was very scared, anxious and mad at her. But thankfully she told me that I could wear one of my sabers. It was my newest saber the non US one. She said that she didn’t want to upset me more then I was at the time of the incident. I almost fainted and quickly wanted to take a break and write in my journal. I also told her that I use them for disasters. I can’t remember if this was part of my dream of IRL. I was going to change my disaster clothes and font to the same shade of blue that my non US saber has.

Dream analysts

Little back story I had a migraine and the Insomnia Monster after me last night. Also I got that awful medical type appointment. Murphy’s Law I had the nightmare. Was not expecting to have one. I was using my 36 inch night blade.

I think this dream has to do with the appointment and yesterday’s journal entry. I have had something like this happen IRL.

Journal 11/27/23

Thankfully that nightmare was a one night occurrence. The Insomnia Monster has been making its rounds in the household.

Journal 12/1/23

I knew the Insomnia Monster would get someone in the family last night because they had to get up very early in the morning to get to a medical appointment.

The good news it wasn’t me. I have not written for the last few days because the monster has been leaving me alone. I don’t want to jinx things. I have mostly been using just my 36 inch night blade by itself.

Journal 12/3/23

The Insomnia Monster got my moth last night. She accidentally woke me up when the monster got her out of bed. I hope I am not next on the monsters hit list.

Journal 12/6/23

I heard fron my old friend yesterday who I have mentioned in this journal before. I hope my other friends here are doing well. I miss you all.

On another note I had a night with the Insomnia Monster a few nights ago. Thankfully only one.otherwise no problems in that department.

Journal 12/7/23

I saw last night The Great introducing a who bunch of new sabers. Again like the last batch they all look uncomfortable to me. The only interesting new thing the skinny blades. I wonder how long they are and if we can buy them separately from the sabers. Are they mid or heavy grade? Too bad they aren’t ultra edge. I prefer my night blades to be ultra edge.

Journal 12/10/23

The Insomnia Monster has been quite in the household lately. I do have that awful medical type appointment this week. I am very nervous about it. The only thing I am  interested in telling them at the appointment is about the nightmares I have had about it. Hopefully I will not have another one before I go. I have been putting off Holliday shopping because of what happened before when I thought I was going to have this appointment and was wanting for my newest saber. I got sick and almost had to go to a doctor. I learned my lesson the hard way. Miss you all who comment on my journal here.

Journal 12/12/23

Tomorrow is the dreaded appointment. I really hope I sleep without nightmares tonight. I rather have the Insomnia Monster after me. I am kind of expecting the nightmares tonight.

Journal 12/13/23

Very good news no Insomnia Monster or nightmares last night! I did something so dumb that it outsmarted the dream weaver and the Insomnia Monster. I purposely used the Dominicide because I usually have nightmares when I use it. I also used my 36 inch night blade along with the Dominicide.

Journal 12/16/23

Doing better since I got the appointment over with. The Insomnia Monster has not been bothering anyone in the household that I know of. Hope everyone is doing well

Journal 12/16/23

The Insomnia monster tried to get me last night. Thankfully it failed.

I also recently had an U.s dream. My mother had gotten a mystery box saber that turned out to be a Crimson Dominicide with the new Ultraproffie soundboard. It was not what I expected to see in a mystery box. The soundboard drove me crazy and I had to shut the thing up. Quite a silly dream.

Journal 12/20/23

I remembered a piece of my dream last night. The Great was in my dream. That always makes for a good dream. The Insomnia Monster has been staying quiet in the household.

Journal 12/22/23

Finally someone noticed my saber when I went out to the coffee shop. I was wearing my Azure Fallen. I guess that saber is more noticeable then my nonUS saber. That made my day. The Insomnia Monster has not been around lately. Everyone is sleeping well to the best of my knowledge.

Merry Sithmas everyone. I mean Christmas. Hope everyone had a nice and happy holiday.

Journal 12/28/23.

There’s been no Insomnia Monster to speak of in the household. I have been giving my Fallen the opportunity to be worn on my hip lately because the weather is too wet for dancing. Also my friend the Cat Lady has not been around when I walk by. I did see here yesterday and had a nice chat in the pouring rain.

Journal 12/31/23

I messed up my hand over the holidays and now having to consider an orthopedic surgeon. I have carpal tunnel from my earlier years as a dancer. I did dance yesterday and it was painful at first but no so much after I got back into the motion of my dancing. I was in pain last night but thankfully feels a lot better this morning. You all know how much I hate doctors. I am very scared of the thought of surgery but I know many people who have had it and had a good ex with it. It would be a good time to do it because of the weather and that I am not dancing very much. Hope everyone has a happy new year.

Journal 1/2/24

My injury is feeling better. I still have to be careful not to upset it. On another note the Insomnia Monster has not been around in weeks.

Journal 1/5/24

I remembered my dream from last night. It did contain my lightsabers in it. I can’t remember much of the dream. I wish I could remember more.

On another note the Insomnia Monster has been after me the last few nights.

Journal 1/8/24

Thankfully the Insomnia Monster left me alone last night. I have been paying more attention to my old night saber the Aeon v5 le.  I also have remembered a few dream flashes but couldn’t grab them in time to write them down.

Journal 1/11/24

First off a play update I thankfully do not have two weeks to finish it because the medical convention starts in less than two weeks.

On another note about the medical convention is that I definitely will attend sometime again in my life. I am a little sad that I am not going this year.

Otherwise I am doing well. No insomnia monster.

Journal 1/14/24.

I had a horrible migraine headache last night and I thought I would have the Insomnia Monster after me. Thankfully the monster didn’t show up.  I do miss dancing. The weather has been wet lately.

Journal 1/15/23

I had a creepy dream this morning. It was another version of that nightmare about wearing my sabers to school. Thankfully this one did not end badly or scary. My old therapist was in the dream. Also my old English teacher was in it too. I can just grab pieces of the dream. I wish I wrote it down earlier.

Journal 1/18/24

I will be honoring healthcare workers this coming week because this is the time of the year for the medical convention I have been to. I am so glad that I don’t have to write a whole play in a day or so. I will write here if I have any dreams that stand out.

Journal 1/25/24

Medical convention is over now. I was there in sprit.
The sad thing was during the time of the medical convention there was a real disaster nearby where the convention was located in San Deigo CA. Not to mention the mock disaster play did go on at the convention. You could guess how I would have been dressed and what font I would be using.

Thankfully no disasters or nightmares to report. Only the Insomnia Monster.

Journal 1/28/24

I see from the last email update US has pulled another Great by getting new basic soundboards. Also no information on how they work and what fonts are on them. To me the new board sounds like a cross between the diamond board and obsl board meaning not programming port also throw in smooth swing from the ultraproffie board. As I mentioned on another thread about The Great that he doesn’t want to upset his customers by getting rid of old hilt styles but he has done with the soundboards. Sorry for the rambling entry.

Journal 1/30/24

The Insomnia Monster is leaving me alone…but the dream weaver is making me a little crazy with nightmares.  My nightmares consist of medical appointments, needing surgery, conventions. The only good part was in one of the dreams The Great was nice to me and actually said “hello’” to me when I walked by the US booth at a convention in my dream.

Journal 2/2/24

Today at the coffee shop I had a very nice in counter with someone with my sabers. At the coffee shop I go to I am known for my sabers and dancing. Thankfully the strange dreams I was having calmed down a lot.

Journal 2/4/24

I remembered my dream from last night. It was a disaster and I was leading people away from it to the light of my disaster font. I was on the news in the dream. The type of disaster was an MVA with hazardous materials fire.

Journal 2/7/24

I have nothing much to write about this entry. My mom did have the Insomnia Monster after her a few nights ago.

Journal 2/10/24

I went dancing for the Cat Lady yesterday. The weather has been very nice the last few days. I am excited to get back into some heavier dancing since the weather is nice outside.

Journal 2/11/24

I remembered my dream. My dream was I was ina combo of high school and an adult day program for people with disabilities. The saber I was allowed to wear in a previous version of this dream was in my dream. My teacher decided not to let me wear it. A friend from school also wore one. I warned him mot to do so. To me when I would get dressed in the morning I did not feel completely dressed without my saber.

Dream analysts
Self image
A new take on a previous dream loop and theme.

Journal 2/15/24

Thankfully that awful dream was a one time off. The dream weaver and the Insomnia Monster have been leaving me alone.

Journal 2/16/24

A positive update on the medical appointment that I have nightmares about. I got the report yesterday and finally the case manager got it right about me. I still am terrified of doctors. At least the report did not upset me. I just realized what the meaning of one of my dreams make that a nightmare meant. It was this nightmare


11/23/23 nightmare
Yet another version of one of my nightmares about wearing my sabers. It was the first day of school and I was wearing my sabers the Fallen and my non US saber. We were deciding on who would be my case manager. Next my teacher approached me and said something to the words that she noticed my sabers and had called my mother about them. I think she was mad at me. I was very scared, anxious and mad at her. But thankfully she told me that I could wear one of my sabers. It was my newest saber the non US one. She said that she didn’t want to upset me more then I was at the time of the incident. I almost fainted and quickly wanted to take a break and write in my journal. I also told her that I use them for disasters. I can’t remember if this was part of my dream of IRL. I was going to change my disaster clothes and font to the same shade of blue that my non US saber has.

The new analysis of this dream would be not to be scarred of doctors and that my case manager doesn’t want to upset me.

Journal 2/20/23

The Insomnia Monster got me a bit last night. The weather has be wicked lately. I am always ready if a disaster strikes.

Journal 2/21/24

I had a very nice encounter at the coffee shop today. As soon as I walked in someone noticed my Azure Fallen and noticed it was a Cal Kestis saber. I also did a dance show at the coffee shop today.

Journal 2/23/24

The dream weaver has been very busy last night. The dream I had last night was very complex. It was a mix of many of my current dream themes.

Dream

I was getting ready for school. I knew I couldn’t wear my sabers. I was trying different outfits to see if I could find one that could hide the saber in it. I gave up trying.  I feel naked and not fully dressed without them. I did have them in a sling backpack. I also had my usual bag with paperwork in it for school. This time in the dream the real disasters happened. It was tornadoes where I live. I was ready for the disaster. As soon as I was to be dropped off at school we could see funnel clouds forming. I was thinking should I put the blade in my saber. I then was in the classroom about to work on a writing project about this set of dreams. The tornado hit. I whip out my Azure Fallen in disaster mode. I turn out to be the hero again during the disaster. I didn’t have time to confront my teacher/ case manager in the dream about my sabers.

Journal 2/26/24

Yet another version of the dream I keep having about my teacher and wearing my sabers. This time in the dream I got caught wearing my Azure Fallen. She was forcing me to surrender it to her. I said I wanted to talk with her about it.

On a nicer note I wrote a play update yesterday. Find that on my play thread here.
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=47974.msg802118#new (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=47974.msg802118#new)

Journal 2/26/24 Extra Extra Read All About It!

I had two very interesting things happen today.

One was I was in one of those bathrooms that has automatic shut off lights. The lights shut off on me while I was on the throne. It was pitch dark. Thankfully I had my Azure Fallen on my hip at that time. I knew what to do. I used it to find the light switch. It reminded me of the dreams I have been having because that would be a great example of when a saber would come in handy in every day life.

Also I run into my old principal while grocery shopping. He was from the same school as the teacher who is in my dreams is from. I was nervous when I saw him. You could guess I was wearing my saber when he saw me. Thankfully he didn’t notice it.

I am very nervous about what the dream weaver will do to me tonight.

Journal 2/28/24

I had a night with the Insomnia Monster.

I did remember my dream. Thankfully I broke the cycle of that nightmare about wearing my sabers to school.  My dream went back to my usual disaster dream. The type of disaster was a small house fire started by a toaster. I was out of the house in disaster mode with my Azure Fallen. I couldn’t find the blade retention screw so I had to hold the blade in place during the disaster.

Journal 2/29/24

I got rid of the Insomnia Monster last night. I have switched to my Dominicide rather than just using my 36 inch night blade. I am tired today because the day after having the Insomnia Monster you feel tired from sleep debt.

Journal 3/3/24

Again I had a very nice experience at the coffee shop with my sabers. I very kind older gentleman noticed my sabers. We had a nice chat about soundboards and programming.

Journal 3/7/24

I remembered a fragment of a dream I had last night. It was that my Azure Fallen broke and I was going to have to send it back to The Great to have it fixed. The Insomnia Monster has only been mild lately.

Journal 3/11/24

I went back to using my original 40 inch night blade last night because the 36 inch one was feeling a little short.  I also had a nightmare last night about doctors. Wish I could remember more of my dream.

Journal 3/14/24

The other night my mom had the Insomnia Monster after her. It also got me too that night. Otherwise not much of a problem with the monster.

It likes like today will be a great day for dancing. I am also quite happy that that crazy dream loop about my old teacher and wearing my saber is over. The only good thing about nightmares is that it gives me something to write about.

Journal 3/17/24

Happy St Patty’s Day

I remembered a dream piece from last night. Something to do with a structure fire and I was using my non US saber for the disaster.

In real life I am giving my Fallen some time off as my saber I wear everyday. I am wearing my non US saber because my clothes have changed to spring and summer clothing.

Journal 3/20/24

I woke this morning a very fragmented dream. I wrote down some pieces of it when I woke up. I really wish I could remember more of the dream because it was interesting.

I also have in the last 24 hours two people comment on how I dress with my sabers.

Journal 3/23/24

When I got woken up this morning I was in the middle of a dream. I only remember a few frames of it. Definitely had something to do with sabers.

Journal 3/25/24
Dream 3/25/24

A school friend winning three times at least very high levels in an US raffle.
I was jealous. She did decide to give me one of the sabers. I chose the Survivor LE. I didn’t know what soundboard it had until I turned it on. It was one of the new ultraproffie things. Probably with a pixel blade.I hated it. I was going to have to gut it and get new electronics for it.

Dancing in a talent show at summer camp.
Kissing The Great at the end of my dance. I don’t know if I fall or if it was part of the dance. I end up lip to lip with The Great.

Journal 3/29/24

It is pouring rain today. But inside it looks like a great day for dancing.

On another note I am sad that that wonderful dream I had about The Great was only a one night occurrence.

Journal 4/2/24

I was having a little trouble with the Insomnia Monster last night.  I went back to thr Dominicide. I am planning to use that saber more because I forgot how comfortable it is. Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 4/5/24

I have been getting into some heavy dancing lately. Feels very good. I have not had any substantial dreams lately. Hope everyone is doing well.

Journal 4/8/24

I gave the Insomnia Monster an opportunity to haunt me last night. I was up with GI issues from what I ate last night. I thankfully am feeling better this morning. Turns out I went to sleep over an hour later than I usually do.

Journal 4/11/24

I remembered something I have been meaning to write in this journal. One of the reasons why I stay with US and The Great is that you can get 40 inch blades. I haven’t seen any other company that has that option. I can really tell that 4 inch difference between a 36 and 40 inch blade.

Journal 4/14/24

I had my neck go out yesterday to the point I couldn’t turn or tilt my head. It is feeling almost all better today. I am not going to dance for the next few days. Thankfully my range of motion is almost back to normal. I know it was one of those freak occurrences of aging. My mother had a similar thing happen to her at the same age as I am.

Journal 4/14/24 extra

While I was taking a nap today I had a version of multiple nightmares and dreams. In the dream it had to do with getting two new US sabers. One was a Frankinsaber the other was the dark negotiator. They both turn out to have the new ultraproffie boards with pixel blades. At first I thought one was a diamond but when I went to change fonts it didn’t work the same way a diamond does. Also before I knew it was an ultraproffie I was going to if it was a diamond transplant into my fallen I own in real life because that saber was broken in the dream. Someone also wanted to update all of my sabers to the new battery and board setups. That made me mad because I don’t like the new setups. In my dreams when anyone wants to fix my sabers they break them even more.   

Another part of the dream had to do with the medical convention with the Animae convention taking place the next on the list of conventions taking place at the convention center. I was there for the medical convention but wished I could stay a few more days to meet The Great. Very frustrating dream.

Journal 4/16/24

My mother is being haunted by the Insomnia Monster. She is away on a business trip. The monster always follows here when she goes away.

On the other hand I told myself last night I wanted to see Emory The Great in my dream. Low and behold the only piece of my dream I can remember is Emory The Great. Thank you dream weaver! Such a nice feeling to wake up to.

Journal 4/18/24

I danced today at the coffee shop because some people were very interested in my sabers. My neck is about the same as yesterday still not 100%.

My mother is still having a terrible time with the Insomnia Monster.

Journal 4/21/24

I can only remember that my dream last night had something to do with my sabers. I wish I could remember more of my dream.

The Insomnia Monster is leaving my mother alone the last few nights.

I also almost had the Insomnia Monster after me a few nights ago, but I scared it away with my Dominicide.

Journal 4/24/24

The Insomnia Monster has been quite in the household lately.

Again the person I mentioned in this journal commented on how I dress and my saber. I will now refer to her as the bread woman because she stocks bread at Whole Foods.  My mother got to meet her last time I ran into her.