Samantha_Okumura

Life Update:
          Still in school, My 2nd Fall semester at UARK (labeled as a Senior and a 2nd year engineering student, so I'm both a Sophomore and a Senior?), taking Calculus II again (it's a hard class), University Physics I, Intermediate German I, and Computer Aided Design (CAD - one of my Mechanical Engineering classes.)
          If ya'll want any advice on theses subjects, please reach out and ask, I am more than happy to share what I have learned and the study methods I use.
          
          I have drafted to Chapter 34 in "The Things We Dream", getting ready to work on Chapter 35, and I hope everyone is enjoying the slow-burn fanfic.
          
          I may start a Supernatural fanfic (Dean x OC or Reader), similar style as my Soldier Boy fic, slow-burn, mature (writing style, not exactly explicit content).
          
          I am also working on a fairly large cross stitch, the Design Works - Celestial Dragon. I still have a ways to go on it, but I started making updates on OF (clean, pure creator account, free), updating when I switch color series. There are 32 different color thread (Browns (4), pinks (3), chartreuse (3), pale lavender, yellow-golds (4), greens (4), off-white, golds (4), lilacs (3), dark grey, purple, black, metallic silver, and metallic gold), along with 3 different color beads for finishing touches.

Oh, yeah. 
          
          Life update.
          
          I've been out (of the Navy) since Nov. 2024.
          
          I am now in school, pursuing a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with an Aerospace Focus (Aerospace Engineer).
          
          I have a few career options after I get my degree, top 2 being:
          1: Comissioning as an Officer in the Navy (UAV/Drone Pilot)
          2: Lockheed Martin Aerospace Engineer (Design/Build)
          
          I have a close relative that works for Lockheed, and when he found out what I was doing, actually told me to contact him when I'm a year out on my degree.
          
          Back on the Weight Loss journey.
          In December 2024 is was 212 - 215 lbs, I got approved for the Weigh-Loss pill "Contrave" (also used for addictions), and on June 10, 2026, I made it to 170 lbs.
          Right now, during my summer course, I park near one of the university bus stops about 1 mile from where my class is, and the off-season bus schedule for that route is so long that if I miss the bus at 8:45am to get to my 9:15 class, the next bus would come 20-30 minutes after class starts.
          
          I found out, cause I didn't want to wait 30 minutes after class for the bus back to the lot, that walking back to my car (down hill) takes 15-20 minutes and is 1~ mile (.92 - .96 miles). Walking to class (90% up-hill) takes 20-25 minutes (cause the bus came early one day).
          
          Now, if it is raining (when it rains it is a flood risk here), and when I get to the parking lot just to watch the bus drive away, then I go to the parking garage that is a 5 min walk from class and pay the $5.15 + tax to park for 2 hours (Class is 90 minutes).
          
          
          Anyway, thats my mini-life update, outside of going to Cody, Wyoming during 4th of July week/weekend 2025 for the rodeo, parade, and to visit Yellowstone (veteran national parks pass is practically free) with my parents and their camper for my Dad's Army-squad reunion.
          

Soldier Boy x Reader Update:
          
          I just realized that Chapter 26 was almost finished.
          I just added the final paragraph, title, and cover photo, and it WILL be published this Thursday. 
          
          The next chapters are still possibly going to be delayed by 2-3~ weeks, but rest assured, you will not be left with the chaotic events of Chapter 25.
          
          Chapter 26's ending, I hope, should be 'calm' enough to not need an immediate (one week) continuation.
          
          I will keep you all updated as circumstances change during these next few weeks, especially if it seems I may be able to post another chapter (before July 20th).

TL;DR: Chapter 26 is going to be delayed while I finish a summer class. Will return to schedule ASAP, and if not, at least by July 20th (Last class is July 16th)
          
          
          Hey guys,
          
          For those that are reading my Soldier Boy x Reader fic, I am still working on Chapter 26. It's probably about half-way done with the story part, and I want to publish it when I have a fitting title and cover image as well (those usually come within 24 hours of finishing the chapter).
          
          I have been a little busy with school.
          This summer Calculus II class is a little harder than I expected, so most of my time has been spent studying and working for that class.
          
          I haven't had much time to work on the story for the past 2-3 weeks, and since it's coming close to my Post-date, I thought I'd give y'all a heads-up as Chapter 26 might not come out this week.
          
          I don't want to keep anyone waiting too long, but it might be middle of July before the next chapter (or two) will be ready.
          
          I apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused by this delay, but understand it is for a valid reason.
          
          
          Thank you kindly for your support and patience.
          -Sam

TL;DR: I've been in the Navy for 3 years and am finally getting help with my mental health issues. Writing and Drawing to help sort out my emotional state.
          
          Hey guys. Long time no talk...
          I'm in the Navy. I joined back in 2021.
          My last update mentions a Boyfriend... yeah, I wasn't happy, he was emotionally manipulative and abusive directly following rape from the guy I was with before him.
          I got a job working with walmart at the end of 2020 and started in January of 2021, joined the Navy in September of 2021 and got to my first command (I live in Japan now!!) November of 2022. It's now 2024, I'm fine with being Single (have been since 2021), and I struggle with some mental health issues from past Trauma.
          I had stopped writing for the past 3 years, occasionally working on my D&D Story that I started a long time ago.
          I've been doing live streams with my PS5 I won in a ship Talent show and have kept drawing.
          Right now I do art as part of my therapy as my therapist noticed that I have my normal self who can process emotions and my protector self who doesn't do to well with emotions. I am a very emotional person.
          I miss my cats back home (there was 4 until my baby boy Raspy died February 2024. Now its just Old Girl Esmeralda, Big boi Jeeves, and ADHD BIG Boy Levi).
          
          I'm sorry to everyone that have been waiting on updates on my stories, there has been some MAJOR writers block along with the lack of time to keep my creativity. My job is 24/7 up till a month ago when I went on Stay behind while my ship went on deployment, as I need to improve my mental health and the ship doesn't have the appropriate facilities for me to regularly see a therapist and psychologist.
          
          I'm still going to write the little D&D "Retirement" story, but I'm going to remove my Ex's character and make a new character to fill the role of the second lead (gotta have another person for a Wedding, am I right?)
          
          Anyway. I've had this go on a little longer than intended.
          
          Much love,
          Samantha Okumura

Ok... Hi guys... COVID has not been nice... And I'm pretty sure we all understand.
          
          Just a little info, I'm 23, female, pansexual, and in a very happy relationship with my current bf who I met through D&D.
          
          I haven't had any time really to continue writing or drawing. I no longer work in a hospital, but I think I mentioned that in a previous update. Right now I work for Wal-Mart in a Distribution center, 5am to whenever (11:30-15:30) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
          
          I'm really trying to keep writing but I have block on everything due to just being tired most of the time.
          
          I am happy with myself though, I'm in a 3 month program (paid for it) to help myself lose weight because everything else just wasn't working. I never was really "fat" by all means, but 5'1" and 165lbs isn't what the military wants. They want 140 max.
          I am actually eating more food rn and have dropped almost 5 lbs in the past month. I eat a lot of protein (Fage 0% fat Greek yogurt does wonders, girls).
          
          I might not be dropping pounds really fast, but I used to have some serious love handles on my back and they're almost gone now.
          
          Back to stories and everything... I'm rewatching Supernatural, currently on Season 8-9, and have an idea I'm working with for my D&D story.

Wow... I haven't been on here in forever... But... A mini update.
          I stopped writing for a long time but I started playing Dungeons and Dragons and drawing a lot more.
          I actually am working on a new set of stories about my Boyfriend's DND character, Buck Wilder (a Fire Genasi), and my own favorite DND character, Elwing Elvendar (a High Elf)
          
          I have a few drawings of her and him that I might add to my artbook here, but other than that, I dont know 100% what I will do with the main story (a comic) or even the side stories... One about how Elwing met her most Loyal companion, Senku the Wolf, one about Elwing's childhood (Royal family buisness), and either one about her first true love or about how she got all her scars.
          
          Anywho... That's enough rambling now. If you wanna follow my YouTube where I have started uploading speedpaints here is a link:
          
          https://www.youtube.com/c/PAPYRUSSKELETON413

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Hey, sorry I haven't been very active, and when I am active like a bunch of chapters get posted, sorry.
          
          Little update:
          I have two cats.
          My brother got married and they've adopted a dog (pit bull if you're curious).
          I have obtained my EMT license and am trying to get jobs in the area.
          I'm 20 y/o (makes it hard to get jobs when insurance for most places says you gotta be 21 or older to work there).
          I've spent two years in college, and due to the fact that I have insufficient credit hours (need 60 credit hrs for Associates degree, have 55), I'm going back just so I can get my degree and not some certificate that says I was "proficient" in the EMT course while I have a NREMT certification and a state license that basically say I can do what I was taught.
          Volunteering for the Fire department, had to get fire training for that (did that last week, November 5-17, 2018).
          Signed up to Volunteer for the VA
          
          It's been slow. Haven't been able to play undertale recently, have had a BUNCH of writers block, plus I've been just super busy. I've been exhausted lately, depressed, and, for the most, lacking motivation.

Huh? Lol