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Thank you, Turtle. It kicked my ass to be sure, but the accomplishment is well worth it

Well, JJ and I did it. We conquered the mountain. 12,441' up and felt great. I am beyond proud of his accomplishments over this summer. Not once did he complain or say he can't do something. He got a touch of altitude sickness on our trek down, but we were able to get him to lower elevation and he recovered in a few hours. It's one thing to hear about the view and see the pictures from the top of the world. It's another thing entirely to experience it firsthand. Go out and experience things my friends.

I am posting a video below that is disturbing in the best of times, but even moreso now. Pink Floyd knew what they were doing.

Glad to hear about the negative return, Turtle. Happy to hear from you!

Thank you all for checking in. It's been a low motivation thing for me. I have not yet built my workouts into my routine yet, so I am relying on motivation, which I do not like. It's too fleeting. I am looking at a weekend where much of my everyday responsibilities will be lower, so I will have the time to get some things done to better my workouts. I hope, at least. Maybe I end up painting in the house...

Not great, honestly. I've been pretty crap on working out the past week and a half. But, I have been juggling more. So, yeah, not great overall.

Yesterday was good. Lift 3 days per week. 1/3 - Weekly 4/15 - 5WC JJ and I did some lifting last night after I went for a bike ride. Bike riding 3 days per week. 2/3 - Weekly 7/15 - 5WC Went for a little over 3 miles yesterday. It finished my wife's challenge and kept me going. Reflect 3 days per week. 1/3 - Weekly 4/15 - 5WC Did not do yesterday. Bonus: Juggle more. 0/2 - Weekly 3/10 - 5WC Nothing yet on this front this week. JB wants to work on Poi tonight, so I think that's what we'll end up doing.

Way to go!

New week, new start Lift 3 days per week. 0/3 - Weekly 3/15 - 5WC Haven't lifted yet this week, but JJ asked if we could tonight. That's the plan right now. Bike riding 3 days per week. 1/3 - Weekly 6/15 - 5WC Got a 4.5 mile ride knocked out on Sunday. Felt good to work out the soreness in my legs. Reflect 3 days per week. 1/3 - Weekly 4/15 - 5WC Got a few pages written down last night. Felt good. Bonus: Juggle more. 0/2 - Weekly 3/10 - 5WC Nothing yet on this front this week.

Curious, what are you doing for your strength training?

This weekend, I went camping. It was for the BSA honors society, Order of the Arrow. I had a lot of physical activity on Saturday and sleeping on the ground. Pulling trees out of the ground, moving logs, making and moving brush piles. Things like that. It was good, don't get me wrong, but I ache. Lift 3 days per week. 2/3 - Weekly 3/15 - 5WC Nothing done on Friday, but I am counting pulling trees most of Saturday as lifting. It was pretty intense. I still ache from it. Bike riding 3 days per week. 2/3 - Weekly 5/15 - 5WC Did not get the last one done because I was out of town. Reflect 3 days per week. 2/3 - Weekly 3/15 - 5WC Had a lot of sucess with this. Feeling like I am making some headway in my headspace. Bonus: Juggle more. 2/2 - Weekly 3/10 - 5WC Nothing this weekend. Mostly because I was unable to do the motions needed. Or hold on to anything for any length of time. Silverware was fun...

How has the week gone for you?

Pain in the hips isn't that uncommon, but the neck may require some form checks, possibly a medical professional. Keep kicking ass!

Journaling is my go to for reflection. When I am not talking, I seem to have more time for getting some thoughts in order, so it's a helpful situation to find myself in.

Glad you are staying up with your goals. Happy to see you are doing well despite your full load. Take a deep breath and know that we are with you, every step of the way. You got this!

Catch up time! Lift 3 days per week. 1/3 - Weekly 2/15 - 5WC Nothing doing Wednesday night or Thursday. Bike riding 3 days per week. 2/3 - Weekly 5/15 - 5WC Got a 3 mile ride in Thursday evening. All 4 of us went, which is quite the accomplishment for Jitter Bug. She's usually less than enthused if we're not going to a park to play. Reflect 3 days per week. 1/3 - Weekly 2/15 - 5WC I did get some reflection time in. I'm hoping tonight or tomorrow are going to be good times for reflection. I will be at camp and not able to speak while there. Part of an Ordeal. Bonus: Juggle more. 2/2 - Weekly 3/10 - 5WC I worked on some yo-yo tricks. I haven't used one for a while, so it was fun to figure out some of the ways I need to move to get them done.

Went from not being able to get more than 4 hours of sleep to missing two of my morning alarms... Good times My younger brother's wife had their baby yesterday. We're very excited for them and wish them the best of health. First Scout Pack Meeting of the new year is tonight. WeI have some new Scouts that joined, 3 of them siblings. The names were unique enough that they stood out and rang a bell in my head. Asked my wife and she let me know that they are her cousin's kids. Their dad was a Scouter for many years and is excited to get them going in the program. He may be a good leader to take over for me as well. We'll see how this all shakes out.

Lift 3 days per week. 1/3 - Weekly 2/15 - 5WC No early morning for me today. Was really quite late getting up today. No lifting last night or this morning. Bike riding 3 days per week. 1/3 - Weekly 4/15 - 5WC Went on a ride yesterday to one of the schools. Played Gaga Ball and started Wall Ball when I tossed the ball a little too hard and it went on the roof... I ruined that game pretty quick. JJ was not happy with me. But, we got a ride in, so bonus. Reflect 3 days per week. 0/3 - Weekly 1/15 - 5WC Blargh! Bonus: Juggle more. 1/2 - Weekly 2/10 - 5WC JJ and I worked on some more Diabolo tricks. He's started to get good at it. Proud of him for working on these things.

What is your dryer doing (or not doing) that indicates breakage? I may be able to help fix it.

Update for last night and this morning: Not much to report, really. Lift 3 days per week. 1/3 - Weekly 2/15 - 5WC I woke up at 2:30 this morning and coouldn't fall back asleep. What do I do? I lift. OP - 1x5x90 Squats - 1x10x90 Bike riding 3 days per week. 0/3 - Weekly 3/15 - 5WC Reflect 3 days per week. 0/3 - Weekly 1/15 - 5WC Bonus: Juggle more. 0/2 - Weekly 1/10 - 5WC

The pool is closed for the season, the fence is 95% stained, and we still have one more weekend on the boat. Life is good.

This year is absolutely a mess with schooling. Much like yours, my daughter is missing all of her freinds by being online. I hope SlothGirl finds her way.

I love the pattern you're working on. I would be interested in seeing the final product when you complete it. Your week looks like it was good overall. Well done!

This fort/reading nook you speak of, might you have pictures? I may be a bit envious and wish to make one.

It looks like your week went well. How are you feeling after week 1?