I'm fairly certain I was more successful when the only option was Perfection Mode. I didn't feel as driven to track or do the target activity this time around.- Ariana 5k, 20 stairs, rollerskate - Cate i want my own house that is clean and safe and smells good. i want to wake up in the morning and go fishing. i want to go for a sunrise run with my border collie and come home to a clean kitchen stocked with nutritious food. i want a remote job that pays me well. i shouldn’t worry about being alone forever if i leave. i shouldn’t dwell on how bad it’s going to hurt to make this change after 5 years. i deserve the best and this isn’t it. i’m still young and smart and beautiful and healthy. it’s not too late, but damn, i thought i would have a little more direction by now! - Cate 1.5, stairs, strength. having a hard time getting back into it. doctor said absolutely no lifting for at least two months or i risk splenic rupture. i’m extremely exhausted. my body is fighting so hard. i have no emotional energy left and i’m losing my fight. i feel an intense wave of depression coming on. i know i have to leave but i just don’t know how to be a normal functional member of society. i don’t know what i want. i have some ideas of what sounds nice. i’m being gaslit constantly but at least now i see it. i no longer get sad or disappointed by the at least biweekly outbursts. now i’m just annoyed. i can’t believe what is happening in the world. i can’t even cry. i’m just totally lethargic, but the dam is about to burst. i dropped my summer classes. i think i’m going to get hired to work at the homeless medical clinic but i don’t think i can handle being that close to my past. i hate living in utah. i hate it i’m sick and i hate this - Cate 10k - 20 mins stairs - strength - Cate Imagine 14 hours of scrutiny - or community depending on the lens you wore that day- DukeC I’m having the longest term avoidance of integrity since my early 20s. It’s complicated. I’m here today ✨- Smai Whether you think you can or can't, you're right.- DukeC 1 mile, speed + incline. stair workout and elliptical. leg training - Cate Spinach tortillas, pesto, salami, rainbow pepper- Lindsey Rye bread, spinach tortillas, salami, pesto, rainbow pepper- Lindsey 1971 calories, 219 g carbs, 69 g fat, 153 g - Nate Rainbow pepper, spinach tortillas, andouille sausage ✅, pesto, dried blueberries ✅, cacao nibs, ginger syrup, grapefruit la croix, bagged tea- Lindsey 5 k, intense stair climbing, strength- Cate Rainbow pepper, spinach tortillas, andouille sausage, pesto, dried blueberries, cacao nibs, coffee spice blend- Lindsey Rainbow pepper, pesto Alfredo, andouille sausage, honey, rye bread, applesauce- Lindsey Rainbow pepper, pesto Alfredo, andouille sausage, sriracha salt, pumpkin syrup- Lindsey Soundwave travels faster than the "oops" in your head. Think about it first!- DukeC Rainbow pepper, Asiago spice mix, pesto Alfredo, andouille sausage- Lindsey pesto Alfredo, andouille sausage, rainbow pepper, Asiago spice mix- Lindsey Rainbow pepper, pesto alfredo, andouille sausage, asiago spice mix- Lindsey Rainbow pepper, probably other things I can't remember- Lindsey 1476 calories, 133 g carbs, 48 g fat, 152 g protein- Nate Asiago spice mix, rainbow pepper, coffee spice mix- Lindsey 1620 calories, 127 g carbs, 57 g fat, 190 g protien- Nate From a Discworld - far away, but from within.- DukeC 2311 calories, 173 g carbs, 107 g fat, 216 g protien- Nate Asiago spice mix, coffee spice mix, rainbow pepper, sugar scrub- Lindsey 2072 calories, 125 g carbs, 86 g fat, 238 g protien- Nate Asiago spice mix, honey, rainbow pepper- Lindsey 2271 calories, 208 g carbs, 94 g fat, 206 g protein- Nate Asiago spice mix? Rainbow pepper, granola - Lindsey i can’t f’king function when this happens- Cate 2112 calories, 200 g carbs, 67 g fat, 201 g protien- Nate Coconut cream, tea, rainbow pepper, granola- Lindsey 1939 calories, 162 g carbs, 52 g fat, 239 g carbs- Nate Naan ✅, coconut cream, cream cheese, honey, rainbow pepper, honey mustard, coffee macademia nuts ✅- Lindsey Asiago spice mix, rainbow pepper, sriracha salt, naan- Lindsey In the city of dreams, we could catch but a bream. In the evening so serene, I opened a can of sardines.- DukeC 1774 calories, 191 g carbs, 62 g fat, 151 g protein- Nate Rx bar, Sriracha salt, naan, coconut cream- Lindsey 2111 calories, 216 g carbs, 72 g fat, 190 g protein - Nate Naan, cauliflower rice, sriracha salt, rainbow pepper, pumpkin syrup- Lindsey 1340 calories, 177 g carbs, 44 g fat, 131 g protien- Nate Asiago spice mix, coffee macadamia nuts, rainbow pepper, jalapeño jam, - Lindsey I read two more chapters of Project Hail Mary.- Kristin Rainbow pepper, sriracha salt, honey mustard, coffee macadamia nuts- Lindsey Anger does more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than anything on which it is poured.- DukeC Asiago spice mix, rainbow pepper, honey, Kona macadamia nuts - Lindsey 2324 calories, 253 g carbs, 81 g fat, 207 g - Nate Finished a book I started last year called "Buy Yourself the F*&^ing Lilies".- Kristin 1700 calories, 136 g carbs, 50 g fat, 118 g protein - Nate 2018 calories, 194 g carbs, 67 g fat, 212 g protien- Nate 1749 calories, 141 g carbs, 54 g fat, 196 g protein- Nate My dizzy heart has never warned me from showing - that when you are not around the world keeps on going | Here and now I can't deny - it's been a while but not a single day goes by | I want to run with you. I want to feel the sun with you. I won't let it - again - without a clue.- DukeC physically demanding work, miles of speed walking- Cate 1950 calories, 153 g carbs, 88 g fat, 161 g protien- Nate Asiago spice mix, chili spice mix, tea- Lindsey All hands to the keys, thrashed and fought her- Flarpel One email, one transistor, one semiconductor at a time.- DukeC 2097 calories, 155 g carbs, 84 g fat, 188 g protien- Nate Rainbow pepper, asiago spice mix, coffee macademia nuts, ramen noodles, tea, honey- Lindsey gym alternating speed runs, 4 miles - Cate 1893 calories, 205 g carbs, 62 g fat, 210 g protien- Nate Rainbow pepper, asiago spice mix, chili spice mix, rosemary syrup- Lindsey Reviewed Storybook setup and add-ons- Jeanine Before the code had ran he bought her- Flarpel Are we doing it because it is difficult, or because we are eating pizza after? Either way - fine by me.- DukeC no run - intense workout.- Cate In a low low. A low's low. Although I've been avoiding solo inner work, I've been reaching out to other people for connection and not going into full-on isolation, so that has meant something. Let's see what happens from here, if not a goddamn fucking nuclear war. - Smai 1859 calories, 170 g carbs, 54 g fat, 217 g protien - Nate Finished Red Rising and started Project Hail Mary.- Kristin It only exists because you decided to put the magnifying glass to it. Don't worry.- DukeC 1629 calories, 140 g protien- Nate Relax, hang a Burger Brezel around your neck, and you will blend right in. Nothing like a giant baker's emblem to show that you are but a tourist.- DukeC Reviewed my previous lessons, studied flash cards, spoke Spanish with locals.- KevinTheWise Sometimes it's good to just glance at the top-down view rather than dissect the details of a cross-section one.- DukeC Better. Wrote the letter and burned it- Deanne my feet are injured :(((( HIIT / strength but no running. Maybe my shoes are wrong. - Cate Honey mustard, sweet potato crackers ✅- Lindsey Read a few more chapters of Red Rising.- Kristin Spoke Spanish all day. Tried to translate every sign I could and my partner would help me. Read every sign correctly.- KevinTheWise Only a day. A watched pot never boils and a watched hourglass seems to flow backwards. We already have a day. 15,000 blinks sound like a lot when you would rather spend a restful day with a dozen blinks. Wow, a day? We will reach the horizon before the sun sets.- DukeC Parmesan dipper, jalapeño jam, sweet potato crackers - Lindsey Studied flash cards and spoke Spanish while in public and during soccer. Learned a Central American small sided soccer game.- KevinTheWise Water casts a weightless shadow onto its vessel. Your footprint in snow may vanish in the howling winds, but one day it will be a guide to another paved road.- DukeC The last three days were a "take care of yourself" black hole. WE'RE BACK- Smai 1681 calories, 119 g carbs, 77 g fat, 150 g protein - Nate Spicy bacon salt ✅ Boursin ✅ jalapeño jam- Lindsey Studied one lesson in my book. Spoke Spanish while doing chores and errands. Studied flashcards. I learned that "vuelve" means "you come back."- KevinTheWise The captain called all hands and swore- Flarpel Desert road from the canyon to nowhere...- DukeC Regarder un film Elargir son point de vue Emerveillement- Angakuk I got up before noon without an alarm. Surprising.- Ace Spoke Spanish all day. Ordered food, held conversation and met my Spanish speaking neighbors.- KevinTheWise Sagacious | Nebulous | Ostentatious | Wind sock- DukeC 1845 calories, 131 g carbs, 76 g fat, 199 g protien- Nate Squirrel cracks acorns and leaves a heap of shells behind. Was the shell a waste if squirrel could easily devour the nut? No, it served its purpose - at least it was kept fresh. Look up at the night sky - at the waning moon, specks of light scurrying across the sky, blanketed warmth of the clouds. “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” - Lady Windermere's Fan | by Oscar Wilde- DukeC 1615 calories, 122 g carbs, 62 g fat, 181 g protien- Nate Spoke Spanish with locals, no English. Studied flash cards- KevinTheWise no code, but promoted to senior front-end dev :)- Jeanine Progenitor instills cowardice and immaculate sense for survival - those still standing are breathing proofs. It takes defiance with unprovable and irrational desire for discovery to persevere through carpeted hostility and reach Andromeda. It starts with memes.- DukeC Faire Réellement Avancer Nos Carences Avec Intérêt Souligné- Angakuk It feels like there is a brick wall between me and my young parts. Not giving up.- Smai 2219 calories, 144 g carbs, 118 g fat, 202 g protien- Nate Read three more chapters of Red Rising.- Kristin Did one practice in my text book. A simple call an response exercise. Studied flash cards as well. Also spoke in all Spanish during my outings and while communicating with fellow futbolistas. Listened to as much Spanish music as I could and also watched Spanish language youtube videos.I learned today that "ajedrez" means "chess."- KevinTheWise (Day 9 contd.) Vermilion slumber. One person stayed awake when Alert saw a clear sky. He would step out of the night and ignite a fire - enhancing his sight. Pop went the weasel and slash then a hush. Tundra rejects the red with its serene icy surface reflecting the morning rays. It yearns for another beautiful sunset.- DukeC I got a massage and being touched by another human made me cry- Smai Listened to lotsa Spanish language music. Spoke only Spanish while out and about running errands (except at the French bakery I was speaking French).- KevinTheWise updated python server; pulled updated repo to distantlife prod app- Jeanine Dare, Artifice, Guard, Gallant, Egalitarian, Recourse- DukeC Completed one lesson from my text book. Also studied my flash cards that I have made for myself. I learned that "apresurarse" means "to rush."- KevinTheWise Say it ain't so! Shiver me timbers, if you wore a lion's skin I'd curry you for this.- DukeC I finished reading Dune and moved onto Red Rising. I made it four chapters into that book!- Kristin Studied flash cards again. Another long day, but I didn't break the chain and I am still going.- KevinTheWise refactored distantlife web project to use sqlite3- Jeanine We have been taught and conditoined to yearn for instant gratification. What is your itch? What's in your head? Maybe what I will do is down a glass of water, take a breather, and celebrate the little victories like that amazing cauliflower chicken I had. (2/2)- DukeC Better, trying to get the replay out of my head- Deanne King of Cups someone is deep within their emotions they are aware of what direction they’re being led through their emotional intelli- Alexie Didn't go to sleep till about 9 AM- Ace Rainbow pepper, rosemary syrup, chili jam ✅, Chinese ginger tea - Lindsey Long day, just studied flashcards to at least do a bit of studying. I never remember that 'paracer' means 'to seem' so I'm writing it here to help remember.- KevinTheWise aws, Disaster Recovery on AWS, Architecting Applications on Amazon EC2- Jeanine The code blew up, thar stock dipped down- Flarpel You never hear those who were silenced. You never hear those shouting from the antipode. Hermits who self-exiled in search of truths are rarely seen. Images of those who passed away slowly exit our memories. (1/2)- DukeC The Sun: Featuring masculine energy. Also, it's childlike, happiness. Desiring to be free and untamed. Connected to one’s vulnerable self. - Alexie I've been oversleeping as of late, and despite that, I still feel tired throughout the day. So what happens is I take an afternoon nap (even though, I've slept all through the morning) and when I wake up it's dinner time. Repeat. Yeah, my sleep-wake cycle is fucked.- Ace 1425 calories, 97 g carbs, 52 g fat, 153 g protein- Nate Rainbow pepper, chili jam, Monterey Jack cheese- Lindsey More than 6 hours, but not in a bed :(- Krys Practiced flash cards I've already made, added five more to my pile and practiced again. Also completed one exercise in my text book. I learned that: stem-changing verbs do not affect the forms of 'nosotros' and 'vosotros.'- KevinTheWise The name of the nerd was the Billy of G- Flarpel One for frost, and two for fire, and three for everything I desire. Four for fear, and five for pride, and six for all I hold inside. Seven to hide and eight to show. And nine, ten, so here I go.- DukeC 1921 calories, 116 g carbs, 53 g fat, 178 g protien- Nate Read only a few pages, but got it done.- Kristin Practiced flash cards, made new flash cards, one exercise in my textbook. I learned that "un chest" means "a joke."- KevinTheWise Too tired to write, will try to make it up by writing in the morning.- Justin There once was a nerd that shipped in C- Flarpel A burning effigy of everything I used to be. Picking daisy petals one by one - it started with an even number. | Feathery carbon particles dance through the sky. Snowball grows bigger with each push - only to melt down under the afternoon sun. | One day it regrows into the smallest sapling. And we'll dig it up while looking for some truffle.- DukeC Some juicy cracks in the iceberg of my frozen little body- Smai 1481 calories, 109 g carbs, 26 g fat, 208 g protien- Nate Practiced and made more flash cards for irregular verbs. I got 9/10 correct when studying. I learned that "reconocer" means "to recognize." I also reviewed some olds lessons I did.- KevinTheWise If you can't see the light, it is probably within you.- DukeC A little pony, riding through a deep forest, devil on his back.- Angakuk Remembering so many things- Smai 2094 calories, 153 g carbs, 89 g fat, 186 g protien- Nate Began to make flash cards, beginning with ten irregular verbs. I included the conjugations for Yo, tu, el/ella, nosotros, vosotros, ellos/ellas on each of the ten I made. I also learned that "desconocer" means "to be ignorant of."- KevinTheWise Some days the curtains remain taut on the curtain rod. Unwrinkled surface blocks the line of sight, obfuscating the time of day. Where *did* the day go? Right, it never came. Today the curtains are drawn. Ready or not, the illuminating light shines through. Even when the streets are blanketed with darkness, the moon happily reflects what it can. On a cloudy day - well I just know there is something bright glimmering somewhere - someone can feel the sunlight elsewhere on earth. We all know it is there. Soak up some vitamin D while you can!- DukeC all nighter then napped for 2.5 hrs- Cat Got a pull-up bar. I want to train towards being able to do a pull-up.- Ariana I tracked my calories to the best of my ability today. I had lunch with my girlfriends family and wasn't able to track with as much accuracy as I usually do but I limited myself to one reasonably sized serving per meal. I would consider it a success since in the past I would've gone way overboard and eaten too much. 2118 calories, 198 g carbs, 105 g fat, 127 g protien - Nate More stem-changing verbs. Learning verbs who's vowel change in the same manner as; querer, mostrar & volver.- KevinTheWise AWS Cert, Content & Network delivery services, File storage; also played with https://www.learndmarc.com/ about how emails are validated- Jeanine Lots of sun, but not on the beach. Building rocket.- Flarpel What remains of a dream boat | Not even the coins that Charon asked for. It's hiding in plain sight, in clear coat | What was deemed true turns inside out. A river always finds the sea | Like you find me. Through all colours of seasons | Awakens without a reason. Don't wait for me there | No matter, nowhere. Unfurl your fist to find | A packet of Fisherman's Friend.- DukeC pulled an all nighter then napped 5 hrs- Cat Un petit chagrin, Ténu se fait ressentir, Béante est la plaie.- Angakuk Today was good for eating. I felt kinda sick though I think I haven't been getting enough sleep. 1938 calories, 154 g carbs, 76 g fat, 179 g protien- Nate Started chapter two in my text book by taking notes on stem changing verbs: These verbs ending in -ER or -AR change the stem vowel as follows *-E to -IE & -O to -UE (in all forms except for those for nosotros & vosotros)* Then once again reviewed previous notes I had taken for chapter one.- KevinTheWise 379 words. Less than usual due to typing on a phone and attempting to establish names that I'm not even certain that I'd use. Different story was written today- Justin Beach head conquered. Working on beach body next- Flarpel Say you're snowed in. If you want to get anywhere, turn off traction control by pressing and holding the button located on the left hand side of the driver's seat near the ECON button. An indicator light will appear on the dash to show "off" with the traction symbol. Remember to turn it back on when you're out of the pickle!- DukeC spirit is in sync with the breath of Gaia She is not only the pure embodiment of spiritual and cognitive clarity. She showcases that all is as it should be. When one is centered with their outer world will began to reflect that within a cycle + season. - Alexie All my days so far sucked, but at least I logged them- TimeKeeper Mmmm hello exhausted resistance and distractedness bouncing around to do everything half-assed and disconnected from my body, I know you well! Pull up a chair, how are you doing? Are you protecting my inner child? Or are you my inner child fleeing in fear? What have you to tell me?- Smai 1,945 calories, 157 g carbs, 63 g fat, 92 g protien- Nate Finished the last exercise of Chapter 1 in my text book. It was a simple translation exercise for six phrases in the present tense. My partner helped me by reviewing my work with me and teaching me the correct/better ways to say each phrase. I also reviewed the work that I have done so far by rereading my notes to this point.- KevinTheWise 591 Words. Less than usual, but was writing one of the first bits of dialogue.- Justin aws css skill quiz, codewars kata (Greed is Good)- Jeanine Too many turtles. Beach was full. Fought for life. Had eggs for breakfast though.- Flarpel Around the bend, hitting the apex, wheels fight and hug the tarmac. Through crests and sags, we will bounce along on a restless journey. In spite of an imperceptible obstacle - the machine still rolls forward. The scenary changes and it feels warmer. You never witnessed a blizzard but you already know; coldness and treachery are all too familiar. This pin on the map scurries around. Even when you cross the horizon, it's still here. Invisible, unknowable, intangible — nothing stealthier than the roadblock beneath your mind.- DukeC Justice + Queen of Pentacles. You have earned good karma from past actions consisting of hard work, nature + nurture to self and others where you were in a shared environment. Intelligence, wisdom, honor, and balance of fire + water elements are beneficial towards your growth and acceptance of what is yet to come.- Alexie I thought about her, but felt very resistant to finding words to reach her- Smai Success! 1897 cal, 118 g carbs, 59 g fat, 233 g protien- Nate Did one exercise in may text book. I learned that "Leo esta noche" means "I'll read tonight."- KevinTheWise aws cert, finished first part Fundamental Cloud Concepts- Jeanine Learned more of the thing. Built rapport- Flarpel If you judge a mantis shrimp by its ability to see, they will scoff at you and say "you can't even imagine what you're talking about." Long story short — make informed decisions/remarks and keep your judgement to yourself. You wouldn't want to offend a crustacean on their bad day.- DukeC It is possibly A very narrow escape That you have to try- Angakuk Today went well. I studied alongside my partner and helped them with their challenge. I learned some colors and weather related words. Yay! - Alonzo Aina Stayed up late cramming for a quiz aaaa- Ace Today went good! It was hectic and I was tempted to eat a bunch of junk food to relieve my stress but I stuck to my plan. 2037 cal, 144 g carbs, 87 g fat, 185 g protien- Nate Had to set my alarm slightly later to accomplish, but I did it!- Krys Did one exercise from my text book. I learned that "Mas o menos" means "more or less."- KevinTheWise It's not the life that you planned to borrow | Rationally we know there is more than tomorrow. It breaks me when they shrug and say | That today is another ordinary day.- DukeC Put it off all day but in the evening fit in a short meditation video - a gratitude meditation.- AudaxViatrix Fantastic. I learned how to say hello, goodbye, and all of the formalities in between. - Alonzo Aina Stayed up late again :(- Ace <3 Little Smai. This is gonna be a journey.- Smai Great I made some chicken and sweet potatoes for dinner and stayed below my calorie goal. 1,458 cal, 159 g carbs, 39 g fat, 153 g protien- Nate I have tracked, but I didn't intermittent fast.- kim Did one exercise in my Spanish textbook. Starting off small so it becomes an easy habit to do every day. I learned that "Charlando con bus amigos" means "to chat with your friends."- KevinTheWise The word itself goads teenagers to be daring in life. This is the *start* - you've seen nothing yet. You have the agency. You are no longer a cube of weight being placed onto the scale - you are now balancing the scale. Justice is *not blind.* Humans would not have come so far to launch an astronaut figure onboard an electric vehicle after generations of benevolence, justice, and equality. - DukeC I went on a four mile run today. It was my first day with new shoes, so it will be interesting to track my mileage through this challenge. Running in snow is difficult, and I miss the ocean. Almost didn’t run today but wanted to start the challenge off right. Trying to be okay with allowing myself to rest.- Cate 3 hrs at night and 4 hr afternoon nap- Cat Used YouTube morning meditation, two versions, 8 min 35 sec total. "3 Minute Positive Morning Meditation" from Positive Magazine Meditation (3:03) and "5 Minute Guided Morning Meditation for Positive Energy" from Lavendaire (5:32). The monkey brain / distracted puppy will become better behaved with training.- AudaxViatrix Soleil camouflé, rayons timides effleurant, un sol ravagé. - Angakuk I had troubles finding the email and username to get this challenge started, but I still did my Tagalog lessons. - Alonzo Aina Stayed up late and got up in the afternoon (╥﹏╥)- Ace