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What Happens Now?

Well, I have a job now. A real job, that lets me work more than 7 hours a week. But what does this mean for my blog posts?

I might not have time to go places and try things anymore. Working during the day gets in the way of places being open. But that’s not to say that I won’t be trying new things. It just won’t be a guaranteed weekly occurrence.

In the meantime, this spot will fluctuate. Friday will still be dedicated to exploring my existing interests, and if I don’t have something to write about on Tuesday, I’ll just have to explore those interests on Tuesday as well.

And the blog certainly isn’t going anywhere, if for no other reason than I’ve payed up-front for a year. Check back on Friday for…I haven’t written that one yet. Back to video games, probably.

Day 1: Why I’m Here

Hi, everyone. My name is Daniel Blees, and I’m a NEET.

Well, mostly. I have a part-time job that makes me enough money to eat, so I guess I’m not un-employed, but the definition of NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) applies well otherwise. I live with my parents, I’m not working in the field of my college degree, and I enjoy video games. It’s a tale as old as time in this day and age. But that’s about to change.

Welcome to That’s Pretty NEET! For the cost of a Chipotle burrito a month, I’m starting this website to find something to do, as well as encourage other shut-ins like me to do the same. The posts here, at least at first, will be split into two major categories.

The first category is Inspiration. Every week, I will write up my experiences somewhere new in and around the Twin Cities, MN. The goal is to explore the city that I already live in and be inspired to take risks. These aren’t going to be big risks; I’m not about to try skydiving, but they may be physical and outside of my normal comfort zone. For many, stepping outside of their comfort zone is just as scary as skydiving, so this is my chance to show that the world is not all that intimidating. Plus, some of these new places are restaurants, and everyone loves good food.

The second category is Exploration, but not of new places. Also every week, I will be diving deeper into something that I already enjoy, or just one aspect of it. Video games, movies, card games, art; these are all activities I enjoy, but why? How do all of these things enrich my life and stimulate my brain? For my prospective readers, this is also where I’d love to hear what you enjoy and why. I can talk about my interests all day, but true conversations bring out the best.

The schedule isn’t set in stone yet, but look for the first post about experiencing St. Paul Corner Drug sometime next week, as well as a brief look into why video games are my favorite form of entertainment media, and favorite form of art.

Oh, and I’ll be posting a Song of the Week. Music is also important to me, so look for that.

Song of the Week: Telephone (Cover) by Aston. Aston is a classical group from Sydney, Australia that gained massive Internet fame from this initial cover of Lady Gaga’s Telephone. Since then, they’ve continued to impress with high-quality covers, original music, and incredible music videos, including an over 9 minute compilation of Lady Gaga songs called Monster Symphony.