Wooden Update: break weeks in 2023

'Sup everyone, quick update about our schedule this year!

The past year I've been developing more and more physical and mental issues that seem to be caused by a high workload and/or general stress. Particularly my eyes are getting pretty fucked up from staring at a screen for 10 hours every day and sometimes I get weird moments of tightness in the chest paired with strained breathing, which my doctor said could be stress related as well. I've also noticed myself turning into an insufferable grumpy old man in stressful times (poor interns). I also have a hard time maintaining social relationships because I'm pretty much always working to keep up with the weekly schedule.

On the other hand though: it's a lot of fun. Which is why I'm not quitting anytime soon, but (as ordered by my doctor and people I'm close with) I will try to take a few more breaks this year. I think even a few short breaks will make a huge difference.

The break weeks will be:

February 27th until March 5th
May 8th until May 14th
August 21st until September 3rd (2 weeks)
December 25th until December 31st

Please note that I'll very likely also do two Shitpost Weeks this year. One in the summer and one in the winter, but I'm not sure when they'll happen exactly. I'll keep you updated of course.

I'll try to put these weeks somewhere visible, maybe on the front page of the website or something.

I have a very bad case of "whatever you do, don't make the number go down" so taking these breaks is pretty scary to me but I realize I'll only deteriorate more if I keep this up, so I hope you don't mind a few content-less weeks this year. I will continue to try to entertain you to the best of my capabilities in the regular weeks, of course!!

Once again thank you all for your support and understanding!

Cheers,

Abel