1/15/2025

Today: 1/6/25

Back to work today. I love my job. It's not easy and people make it more difficult than it needs to be. But, we're making progress and the culture is changing.

I did manage to workout when I got home. It wasn't as much as I did on Friday. But, I'm building habits and something is better than nothing. I reached my step goal of 3000 steps. Fourth day in a row reaching that goal. Still 450lbs, this is not sustainable and my body is weak.

I didn't do as much as I wanted around the house. I did load of dishes, one load of laundry (wash and dry still need to put away), swept living room.

Reflections: I was worried I wouldn't work out after work. I hate the 1.25 hr commute. I didn't do as much around the house. First assignment of this term is due Thursday and I haven't even started. I do not like being a student. I love learning but the student thing is terrible. I miss my strong body. I miss doing 10 mile hikes. I miss being able to lift heavy things one handed.

Lessions learned: Keep the phone put down. Podcasts and music are better than TV and videos for me. Less distracting and helps focus. Every little bit counts.

Plan for 1/7/25: Walk at lunch break. Start marketing assignment. One load of dishes. One load of laundry wash, dry, and put away. Put away the load in dryer.

Today: 1/5/25

Well I was able to get somethings done. Not as many as I wanted to. I felt lethargic and slow. Like my body was extra heavy. Not sure

1/26/25:

Reflection:

Ok. I mid day shuffle yesterday, that's ok. Instead of working out with weights I did lots of walking while I fished. I am counting that as my work out. I got the laundry washed and dried. Still need to put it away. I'm feeling mentally better. I don't know how I fell into the pit despair last week or the week before. I do feel physically like I'm picking up a cold. I managed two workouts last week. I'm hopeful I can get three this week. It was fun going fishing yesterday, it has been a month since I got out there. Something about the water lapping and the repetitive motions has a calming effect.

I really a tired of being a student. I love learning but being a student is draining. Not even half done. I got to keep reminding myself why. The reason I want a masters is so, if I get laid off again I'll find a new job faster. The job pool is smaller for people with masters.

Plan:

Put away laundry,

Put away dishes,

Strength based work out,

Homework,

Fishing again, if all else complete.

a new shirt to say that fire and the ecosystems of so-called California are inextricably tied.

in the wake of the most devastating Los Angeles wildfires to date, this is a wearable reminder to all that such harm is preventable, to support your local indigenous communities, to educate yourself on indigenous land stewardship practices, and to see how you can help heal the land. <3

100% of proceeds go to an Altadena family that is working to rebuild after losing everything in the Eaton fire of 2025. Read more for a fun fact about these plants~

Though there is no such thing as a fireproof plant, the species repped on this shirt are fire resistant, drought tolerant species native to so-called "California". they are excellent for native wildlife and pollinators, and endorsed for landscaping use by Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego county fire departments.

I'm back in fire fighting mode. This is the most stressful mindset to be in. Why is it comfortable? Why do I keep defaulting to this. This isn't healthy for me.

Unconditional love isn't a free pass to hurt me.

“A look back to the 1964 Navajo Nation Fair ❤ The Navajo Nation Fair was initially started in 1937 as an opportunity for our Diné people to unite and gather for a couple of days to socialize, race horses, compare each other’s harvest, have something positive and enjoyable to do rather than just dealing with the Depression, stock reduction, unemployment and having their children hauled off to boarding school. Be proud to be Diné!”, Southern Navajo Nation Fair

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Unexpected, out of no where, my little sister has stage 3 breast cancer at only age 28. No one deserves this, especially her. She has a long road to recovery, but that’s not stopping her from shining her light & smiling. Please share/donate if you can 🩷🙏🏻

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Donate to Help Cydney Through Stage 3 Cancer Battle, organized by Cydney D

Hello there, everyone. My name is Cydney. On November 19th, I went to my primar… Cydney D needs your support for Help Cydney Through Sta

Hajichi -- banned tattoo practice originating in Okinawa, Japan