Ramping Things Up

[ParkstheOreo]

Hey guys! Parker is back for her second challenge in a row. The last challenge was a glorious success and en lieu of this progress, I am keeping my last goals through this one because they became healthy habits that I will continue to maintain! Now I'm going to ramp things up a bit and build off of those goals and their momentum.

 

1. I will be counting my calories for every meal and keeping a log. I aim to consume a maximum of 1300 so that I am at a deficit, and I will be sticking as close to paleo as I can.

2. I will cook at least 3 meals out of the week at home. I will probably focus on a particular meal (i.e. cooking at least 3 dinners out of the 7 at home instead of eating out).

3. I will get 8 hours of sleep every night. Besides tonight, I will try to be in my bed with electronics off by midnight.

4. Level-up Goal - Apply to 20 different jobs within my career field. (And if it's necessary for applying, have at least 3 clips prepped to use on my demo reel)

 

I am very excited to crush this challenge like I did the last one. I feel like Izuku when he realizes how much needs to be done before his body can handle All Might's ability. The task is daunting, but manageable, and I am so expectant for the amazing results I will be proud of down the line. 

 

Let me know how y'all's challenge is going and don't be a stranger!

[Morag]

Looking good, your goals, very similar to mine, actually. Keep going!

 

*here to cheer you on*

 

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Stay strong. Dream true. Walk tall.

-- Charles de Lint

 

 

 

 

 

 

[starpuck]

Nice goals Parks!   I had to come check on my bard friend!       Great setup!  Excited to see your momentum continuing.

 

[ParkstheOreo]

19 minutes ago, Starpuck said:

Nice goals Parks!   I had to come check on my bard friend!       Great setup!  Excited to see your momentum continuing.

 

Thanks! I’m excited about these because I’m adding intensity to my last 4 week challenge. I expect to see a much different me at the end of this challenge compared to me at (what will be) 10 week’s ago! Also, do I need to have any PM discussions with you concerning my bardic role~?

[starpuck]

45 minutes ago, ParkstheOreo said:

Thanks! I’m excited about these because I’m adding intensity to my last 4 week challenge. I expect to see a much different me at the end of this challenge compared to me at (what will be) 10 week’s ago! Also, do I need to have any PM discussions with you concerning my bardic role~?

Woot!   Yes!  All the yes.

 

As for the bard in the party.   Keep the puns coming.   I think what I'll do is narrate some prompts along the way for my "party mates" to show up and offer to join the quest.     Hmm, are you a singing or instrument playing type of bard?

 

[ParkstheOreo]

6 minutes ago, Starpuck said:

Woot!   Yes!  All the yes.

 

As for the bard in the party.   Keep the puns coming.   I think what I'll do is narrate some prompts along the way for my "party mates" to show up and offer to join the quest.     Hmm, are you a singing or instrument playing type of bard?

 

I’m definitely more proficient at playing instruments than I am singing BUT I am a pro at prose. My voice may be average but my wit is as sharp as my rapier  also do we need to let you know our race and all of that good stuff?

[starpuck]

Hope you don't mind the temporary thread hijack hehe!

 

If you want to throw me some info via a PM, go for it!  Race, age, personality, any tidbits that might make some extra narrative fun, go for it!   You'll probably be the next up for joining in too, since bards and taverns go hand in hand!

 

[Xena]

15 hours ago, ParkstheOreo said:

Now I'm going to ramp things up a bit and build off of those goals and their momentum.

 

This is great! The challenges are really working for you!

[ParkstheOreo]

19 hours ago, Morag said:

Looking good, your goals, very similar to mine, actually. Keep going!

 

*here to cheer you on*

 

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Stay strong. Dream true. Walk tall.

-- Charles de Lint

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks! Can't wait to see how we both do

[Xena]

how did week 1 treat you?

[starpuck]

Hey Parks!    Don't think you can sneak off so easily!   You've got a couple veteran rangers following you!

Hope all is going well!

If you're busy doing all the doing!  Then the updating of the doing is an okay second place thing to think about.

 

 

[ParkstheOreo]

Sorry for the really late update, y'all. I think I'm going to need to do a hard reset from the challenge and ramp things up on the next one. I got off track because I was out of town and in the ozarks camping for a week, and then I ended up leaving one of my jobs and getting swamped with bills when I came back. Long story short, I have been very distracted.

 

BUT, on the bright side, I have been getting 8 hours of sleep consistently as well as eating right at 1300 for the majority of the challenge. I will do my best to finish this challenge well, but next challenge I plan to get an A!

[Xena]

It's ok to bail on the challenge if you want...but also ok, to just give yourself a fresh slate for week 4 and kick its ass!