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The forest is silent; the animals still, waiting. Suddenly a Sherkasta stumbles from the shrubs into the open meadow. Her black striped, white coat standing out in stark contrast to the rich green around her. Her simple shirt was streaked with dirt and there was a small tear in her brown wool pants. Her boots, caked with mud, were of an indistinguishable color. This past month was one of trial and of insight. Having journeyed far from her home in the north to seek out the wisdom of the Forest Sage, she is now ready to continue her journey. Though her people are traditionally barbarians, Snuggles has chosen the path of the Assassin. Lacking in the brute strength most of her people have, she makes up for it in stealth and endurance. Tonight she will rest in this beautiful meadow, under the stars. She will regroup and plan the next leg of her journey. Tomorrow she will return to the stable, collect Atlas, her faithful steed, and begin her Epic Quest. The Forest Sage showed her that, though she is making progress, she is going to have to get tough about her physical therapy. *My first goal is I need to work on making my Physical Therapy a daily habit. For this first challenge I will aim for 3 days/ 1 full set, 4 days some PT. Trunk Rotation 10 times Bridge 10 times Spinal stretch, Hold for 15 seconds 3 times both sides Dog to Camel pose 10 time Quadriceps Stretch, Hold for 15 seconds 3 times both sides Shoulder Rolls, forward and backward, 10 count each Week #1 of my challenge = .75(STR) & .75(DEX) bonus slice of cake or pie Week #2 of my challenge = .75(STR) & .75(DEX) bonus slice of cake or pie Week #3 of my challenge = .75(STR) & .75(DEX) bonus slice of cake or pie Week #4 of my challenge = .75(STR) & .75(DEX) bonus slice of cake or pie *With the weather getting better, it’s time to stop riding Atlas (the Bus) all the time. I need to walk at least 7 of the 10 trips each week. Next month this will graduate to a builder goal. Week #1 of my challenge = .75(STA) Week #2 of my challenge = .75(STA) Week #3 of my challenge = .75(STA) Week #4 of my challenge = .75(STA) *My diet has also been neglected over the last couple of months. Eating proper meals is just as important as eating good food. For this goal I will incorporate and/or modify all the things I have covered in past goals. Next month this will graduate to a builder goal. 2 Servings of Fruit every day 2 Servings of Veggies every day No more than 3 servings of meat every week No more than 2 meals or snacks where meat is present, but not a serving (example: Bacon bits) Eat 3 meals and 1 snack every day (I may miss one meal a week) 8 cups of water & tea every day Week #1 of my challenge = .25(CON) Week #2 of my challenge = .25(CON) Week #3 of my challenge = .25(CON) Week #4 of my challenge = .25(CON) *Finally I need to develop my Assassin Skills. For this challenge I will work on my lock picking. This will include 3 parts. (will be put on hold until Grad school work is complete Practice at least 2 hours a week Obtain 2-3 new locks to practice on Attend the Lockpickers Meet-up on 3-7 Part #1 of my challenge = 1(DEX) Part #2 of my challenge = 1(WIS) Part #3 of my challenge = 1(CHA) Builder Goals- Continue to track healthy habits Take time to write 2 times a week Take 5 minutes, 3 times a week to meditate Pass- Gain 1 (WIS) Fail- Lose 1 (WIS) The successful completion of this challenge will also award a bonus treat (fun experience) at it's conclusion. Fellow Rebels, please help me come up with some affordable, (under $50) activities that I could do, without driving. I live in Seattle and want to do something different but ties in with my overall goals. Or is just super cool!