WolfDreamer

Oh no! I'm so sorry. I lost mine to Alzheimer's about six years ago. It was rough. But he's blessed to have someone supportive by his side. I'll be praying for you both and for his family. Keep us posted.

Looking forward to it!

Day Eighteen: Smiled and greeted several people on campus; couldn't resist a chuckle at a few people who looked confused (as usual); almost all of them re I listened to the Academic Program Coordinator (a lady I very much admire who has been at the university since I was a student there) as she talked about her post-retirement plans and the struggles of working with an entitled young generation of bright but lazy students. Things I'm grateful for today: thunderstorms, spring peepers, mustard Talked to my mother today; she is doing well, as is my stepfather. 50/50 pushups and 50/50 dips. Sort of fasted today...until about 10:30. Walked across campus today after a severe thunderstorm; also took the dogs for a walk this afternoon (shirtless, shoeless, and in shorts, of course). Did a Wim Hof Method breathing session this morning. I'm almost able to retain my breath for 3 minutes on the last session (like 2:50). Read a bit of Joseph Campbell's The Hero With a Thousand Faces Stuck to my social media schedule (the wifi was out at work, so that made it easier). Continuing to read the entire New Testament in 30 Days; reading through 1 Corinthians right now. Today's devotional was a very powerful one that shared the story of Isaac Watts and his hymn "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" and talked about the crucifixion of Jesus. Took brief moments throughout the day to thank God for various things, prayed for those affected by the severe storms, and prayed for an easy and painless trip the dentist.

You got this @MichiruSedai. We're rooting for you.

@Sylvaa I agree with you. My comment before the video was meant to be facetious. ;-) I probably should have explained myself after posting the video. Jocko is a retired Navy Seal, so he's really intense and definitely not for everyone. I didn't mean to imply that it was actually intended to motivate you. As you said, it does spark discussion.

Still sounds like an awesome day. You got a lot done for a "day of rest." :-)

You are working on a career change. I'd say that's a pretty high bar. :-)

Sounds like an awesome day! And congrats on the VIP tickets. You'll have a great time.

How about this for motivation?

Thank you! That means a lot.

I'm sorry to hear that things are so rough. Don't let it defeat you, though. Chin up. Just remember that it doesn't last forever, good days will come, and you can do this.

That's a solid strategy. I either do that or scroll up and look for their last post and comment on it.

You are kicking this challenge's ass. Way to go!

Shame on you. Just kidding. No worries. I have the same problem sometimes. Just update when you can, and we'll follow enthusiastically. :-)

And you just made me realize how much I miss this show. Every time I watch Craig Ferguson or see Drew Carey on the Price is Right, I long for a bit of nostalgia. Sometimes I feel so old...

Feels great, doesn't it? I sprinted in the cool rain today, splashing barefoot in marshy puddles; I felt so alive. Wish I could say the same. I've been naughty. Looks like you're taking big steps towards awesome. Well done.

I think weeks 3 and 4 are going to kick ass. You got this.

I'll bet it was, and you're welcome. Keep us posted on your progress.

Looks yummy!

Day Seventeen: Smiled and greeted a neighbor who was carrying a beer while I was out running around in the rain shirtless and shoeless in shorts; listened to him as he asked me where my clothes where because it was below 50 F and raining. I told him about my cold training and pointed to the stream dropping down the hill just behind his house and told him that's where I was headed. He said, "Go right ahead." After I finished my hike, he said, "How'd that feel?" "Great, I said." "Well, everybody's gotta be good at something," he said. Things I'm grateful for today: funny neighbors, strength, Star Wars Talked to my mother today; stepfather is home, feeling better, but still exhausted and weak. 50/50 pushups (some of them in the rain) and 50/50 dips No fasting today. Took a long walk in the rain; ran some sprints in the rain and followed a stream halfway up the mountain. Can I count that as HIIT? Did my Wim Hof Method breathing session at work before my coworkers arrived. Listened to a guided meditation by Lisa Abramson of Mindfulness Based Achievement about perspective and gratitude. Read a bit of Beautiful Practice by Frank Forencich, founder of Exuberant Animal. Stuck to my social media schedule: 30 minutes this morning and 1 hour this evening. Continuing to read the entire New Testament in 30 Days; finishing Romans and starting 1 Corinthians Today's devotional was about Jesus's defeat of death through his resurrection and what that mean for us. Took brief moments throughout the day to thank God for various things, prayed for my mentor and his wife, and my mother and stepfather.

I would have a lot of questions for Shakespeare if I could go back. But first, I would want to perform with him.

Fun fact. There are a lot of literary critics who feel the play is, in fact, a critique of young love and of romance. Some say it reads more like a comedy than a tragedy, and other than all the deaths it lacks other elements that should be present in a tragedy.

That's Hamlet, my dear. It's my fave, so... Shame, because it's actually a good play. It's just been overdone and become cliche. Speaking of R&J... R&J is one of his dirtiest plays, and made even more awkward by the fact that they are teens. Juliet's whole "Gallop apace you fiery footed steeds..." soliloquy is about wanting Romeo to hurry up and return because they haven't consummated their marriage yet. "I have bought the mansion of a love but not possessed it..." Or my favorite: "Come, night. Come, Romeo. Come, thou day in night, For thou wilt lie upon the wings of night Whiter than new snow upon a raven’s back. Come, gentle night, come, loving, black-browed night, Give me my Romeo." Interpret that however you'd like...*wink, wink, nudge, nudge*

Ditto.

That's because you've never been in my class. Shakespeare is best watched rather than read, and consumed rather than understood. Instead of seeking meaning in the language, it is best to enjoy the eloquence and poetry of the language and find meaning rather in the story. Shakespeare is also fun to perform, even if you don't know exactly what you're saying. I do two fun projects with my students: 1) give them a list of Shakespeare insults and let them have at it, 2)give them "famous last words" from Shakespeare characters and let them perform the death scenes as they speak them. Watch a really good Shakespeare play and just enjoy the performances. I think you'll understand more than you expect.