The Halloween Run Event - Sunday, October 29th

 Hello Wizards!

It's that time of year. Dressing up in your favorite Halloween costumes for one shell of an in-game event. I'm excited to announce that Around The Spiral will begin hosting an annual Halloween Run event starting this October. We'll have two primary contests at this event - a Screenshot Contest and a television-themed Song Contest. Before we talk about that, let's get the important details out of the way - the event's day, time, and area.

When
 Sunday, October 29 @ 3pm Central / 4pm Eastern

Where
Nightside, Vampire Realm (All Areas)

Stream

www.twitch.tv/AroundTheSpiral

 Rental Mounts Provided + Contests Announced on Twitch Stream

As I mentioned, we'll be hosting two contests. In order to participate in these contests, you must be in attendance at the event - and watching our live stream on our Twitch Channel above. Below, you'll see the rules of each contest. I hope you'll participate in these awesome contests! We'll also have more fun giveaways and contests throughout the event.

The Screenshot Contest                                    2 Winners: $20 W101 GS Card

1. Attend the Halloween Run Event

2. Take 1 Screenshot when the run begins using the keys CTRL+G & PRTSRC 

3. Email the Screenshot to edwardfrostgem@gmail.com with the subject "Screenshot Contest" and your wizard's name.

The two winners will be drawn using a random.org list randomizer. Since this is random, everyone will have an equal chance to win. 

The Television Theme Contest                     2 Winners: $20 W101 GS Card

1. Watch the Halloween Run Livestream - www.twitch.tv/AroundTheSpiral

2. Write a List of the 7 Television Theme Songs in Order played (Type them in the live stream chat as each song plays throughout the event to help others.)

3. Send the List to edwardfrostgem@gmail.com with the subject "Television Contest" and your wizard's name.

The two winners of this contest will also be drawn using a random.org list randomizer. Since this is random, everyone will have an equal chance to win.

Share this blog post with all of your friends so they know to attend the Halloween Run. Also, mark those calendars. Thank you all for your support. I hope to see you at the event. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me in the comments below OR on social media. Until next time, I'll see you around the Spiral. 

Where is Edward Lifegem?

 Hello Wizards!

I hope all of you have been doing well.  I have been rather quiet over the past few months. I'm making a new blog post today to let y'all know what I've been up to and my plans for the rest of the year.

In June, we hosted a Pride Run event. This event was such a blast; hanging out with everyone after so long was such an amazing experience. We had contests - of which I still have the codes and I haven't even judged contest entries or announced winners. I also planned to host a Christmas in July event which didn't take place. I also entered my 30s!

What has kept me so busy though? Well... In the early part of the year, my mom found out she had a mini-stroke and had another more significant one during the Summer. We were worried it was Cancer, but thank God - it wasn't. She may have to have surgery to prevent a major stroke - but this surgery will be rather simple. 

Shortly after our Pride Run event, we found out that my dad has prostate cancer (which is beatable with proper treatment) and would need 2 months of treatment - 5 days a week. With that, I've been watching my nephews for my parents and helping out with gas money since it is quite a drive out of town for them. I got a new job a few months back so that, in combination with family health issues has made this Summer very busy. My parents will get better! 

I also got two illnesses - a bad cold and a virus - last month. With Wizard stuff, I told myself I'll do what I need to do and figure the rest out later. Well, I haven't figured everything out yet but I am in the process of doing so.  While I'm not ready just yet to properly judge the entries to the contests this past June, I will be adding an extra crowns code for each giveaway winner for your patience with me during this time. Now that we've discussed this; what will take place the rest of this year?

Plans for the Remainder of 2023

I am excited to announce that I will be hosting a Halloween Run event this October. In addition, we'll have a Santa Run this December. I am going to put a lot of work into both of these events - and make sure after the events, the codes are sent the very next day. I've already worked a bit on the Halloween Run - made the run guide in early February. I am hoping to work with Kingsisle to figure out what type of giveaways we can host for these events. If you like these events, do share your support for them on social media - so both the rest of the community and Kingsisle know about them. 

Another thing I'm hoping to do is either transfer guides over from my other website or combine both of my websites together. With this, I want to make new blog posts like I did in the old days. I know blogging isn't "popular" but it is something I enjoy. After all, I've made many memories from my old blogging days. I'll continue sharing my thoughts about the game(s) via writing! 

Overall, there is a lot I want to try going into 2024. Around the Spiral and Edward Lifegem isn't going anywhere. There may be breaks here and there - but rest assured, I'll always be back. Around the Spiral is the 3rd oldest still active Wizard101-themed website - coming only behind Wizard101 Central and Friendly Necromancer. I hope to be sharing my thoughts about the game in the 2030s (the far future LOL). 

Anyway, I hope all of you have had a great Summer. As we head into Fall, you'll see me being more active here on my blog and social media. Thank you so much for your support over the past 13 years! Until next time, I'll see you around the spiral.

Pride Run Recap

 Hello Wizards!

I hope all of you have had a wonderful weekend. I had a great weekend especially since I was able to host the Pride Run without any technical difficulties - thanks to my new computer. It was amazing to hang out with everyone once again for an event that brought the community together.

Pride Run 2023 Stream Video

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1848810782

This event wasn't about me but about the community in general. This event was one of many examples around the community that shows that in the Wizard101 community - you are loved and supported. I'd like to thank everyone that supported this event whether you were able or unable to attend. Your support for the events this month is a sign for those that may be uncomfortable with their identity/sexuality that they are supported here.

I came out a few years ago to this wonderful community because of the support and love I've received for years - whether it was when my grandfather passed away or when I was going through a severe depression. I'm very thankful to have an online place to call my home away from home. Continuing to show this support, not just one month but year-round, will inspire many to be themselves.

Life can be hectic offline, but we can make our time in this community the best it can be. It can be an additional reminder that life is worth living. I'm very thankful that I can have moments like yesterday that truly renew my faith in humanity. Thank you all again for attending this year's Pride Run and reading this new blog post. Until next time, I'll see you around the spiral.

As a confirmation, we will host another Pride Run in 2024. 💙