Jakkals kry spoed

[Jakkals]

This challenge is going to be simple.

 

I am going to start a Couch to 5K program.

 

That is where this entire journey started for me four years ago.

 

I need the exercise.

 

I need the commitment.

 

I need to overcome the depression.

[Emma]

Yay! You go, Jakkals! Simple is always good.

[Sloth the Enduring]

Following old friend.

[Mrs Van]

Simple is good. One strong goal is good.

[Vibrantella]

17 hours ago, Jakkals said:

I need the exercise.

 

I need the commitment.

 

I need to overcome the depression.

 

Good luck!  Best wishes for getting into the virtuous circle of exercise and endorphins  

[Ash Raine]

Greetings and good luck, fellow SAffer. Keep it simple and enjoy.

[JessOfAllTrades]

Simple is good! Best of luck!

[Jakkals]

Sondag, 26 November.

 

The dogs and I went to the river this morning.  We did the short way, I had to go and work, and we had an encounter with a group of cattle. There were not much problems, they were not scared of the dogs, and Flappie got frightened by  a young bull when he sniffed his legs.

 

I made my bed today, cleaned my bedroom, spend time with people and almost ended up having a breakdown.

 

Suicidal thoughts again. I am beyond tired. 

 

It is now 21:31. Bedtime.

 

 

 

 

[Jakkals]

Maandag, 27 November.

 

I woke this morning at 4:30, got up at 4:50, put on my exercise clothes and did Day 1 Week 1 of C25K.

 

It was not a good time to find that one of my falling apart sneakers have a broken lace.

 

I am glad  I am not as unfit as I thought I was.

 

The dogs got walked, twice. I made my bed,  ate a packet of crisps and visited the place next door to beg for a tin of varnish. 

 

And I did a squat.

 

Phoning the Help line was a good idea. The counsellor was helpful, told me a few things I already know and had a few suggestions. 

 

It is raining tonight, and quite cool.

 

It is now 21:47, time to shower and go to bed.

[Murphy's Roommate]

Jakkals -

 

I'll be joining you on the quest to run.  Good work on getting out the door and running!

 

 - Murphy's Roommate

[Mrs Van]

10 hours ago, Jakkals said:

I am glad  I am not as unfit as I thought I was.

That's great news!

10 hours ago, Jakkals said:

Phoning the Help line was a good idea. The counsellor was helpful, told me a few things I already know and had a few suggestions. 

Good for you, Jakkals. Hope the suggestions help.

[Jakkals]

Dinsdag, 28 November

 

Slept in a little bit. I need the sleep.

 

I bought a soft serve cone this morning, drew a lot of money to buy material. I also bought some CD's and movies at the charity shop and a jacket. And I got a haircut. The guy is starting to understand me. All I want is short.

 

The dogs chased a rabbit, but did not catch it. Just as well, they would have been in trouble.

 

And I got a phone call this morning. The guy who was responsible for most of my income in the last year died in an accident three weeks ago. I really liked him. I did receive an order from his partner today, but I do not think I can depend on it any more.

 

The day turned out to be fine. I got things done.

 

It is now 21:44, bedtime.

[Murphy's Roommate]

Haircuts...

 

I've got a good barber locally, but I am moving soon.  I think a pair of clippers might be in my future.  Just buzz it, I'm mostly bald anyways. 

 

Good work getting things done.  There is always another dawn.

 

- Murphy's Roommate

[Mrs Van]

Sounds like a good day. You got so much done!

Things will work out w.r.t. clients. I really hope another door opens soon.

[Jakkals]

On 11/29/2017 at 5:24 AM, Murphy's Roommate said:

I've got a good barber locally, but I am moving soon.  I think a pair of clippers might be in my future.  Just buzz it, I'm mostly bald anyways. 

 

I do not like having my hair cut, so I have it done short enough and then I leave it until is starts irritating me.  My father always used to cut my hair, but these days there are a Pakistani barber around the block, we pay R60 (4.40 USD) a haircut.

On 11/29/2017 at 8:03 AM, elizevdmerwe said:

Things will work out w.r.t. clients. I really hope another door opens soon.

 

If things do not get better soon it will be a disaster. Or rather, it is a disaster already, the crash just have not happened yet.

 

Woensdag, 29 November

 

It was a good day at work, and then this evening my father started complaining that I spend too much time online and how stupid everything I do is and so on. Nothing serious, he has done it often before. I cannot just ignore him, but it is difficult not to roll my eyes. I had to spend most of my life doing things he like

 

Week 1 day 2 of C25K done.

 

I bought a packet of crisps, again. I am trying to get the courage to sent an email, the sewage line is blocked again, the fourth time this month, and we had some rain tonight. For a time of the year that is supposed to be summer I wear a lot of jackets.

 

The workshop cat jumped on the panel saw while I was working and stepped over the spinning sawblade. I died a thousand deaths in those few seconds. He was not touched. 

 

It is now 21:54, and time for bed.

[Sloth the Enduring]

Used up one of his nine lives I guess.


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[Mrs Van]

Cat with eight lives left...

Send that email! I'm praying for you for wisdom and courage, and sending lots of hugs.

[Jakkals]

Donderdag, 30 November

 

And today I coincidentally saw and read an article about gaslighting, and suddenly last night's conversation makes sense.

 

I replaced my shoelaces, bought and ate a big bag of crisps, went and complained at the offices about the blocked drain, fiddles around and read.

 

Almost bedtime. 

 

Ernest Cole

[Jakkals]

Vrydag, 1 Desember 

 

Somehow between typing the above and bedtime an hour went past and I got to bed only at 11.  So when the alarm clock went off at 5 I got up, and promptly fell back into bed.

 

So my C25K were done late this afternoon, week 1, day 3.

 

Last night at midnight we had a big thunderstorm with hail, there were still ice on the grass this morning at 8. An idea I had is not going to work. I officially hate banks and standing in queues. Then I had to get some change,  so I bought a Cornetto, and later on a bag of crisps. The new shoelaces work better, but the shoes are beyond repair. I am keeping my eye open for running shoes at the charity shop.

 

22:06 and time to go to bed. 

 

Out of the Fog

[Jakkals]

Saturday 2 December.

 

And for some reason I forgot to press submit reply  yesterday.

 

It has been an unexpectedly unpleasant day, with my brain unraveling. It is never fun to see my brain go funny and being unable to do anything about it.

 

Last night my ankle was stiff, and this morning it hurt a lot . I have been drinking pills and using ice. It seems better, I just hope it will be fine by Monday. 

 

I bought five books, a pot for the workshop kitchen and a jacket I do not really need at the charity shop. I go there too often. When I walked in the woman said to me "new books".  And a baby pizza.

 

Saturday night movie: A Study in Pink, from the BBC series Sherlock.

[Mrs Van]

20 hours ago, Jakkals said:

Last night my ankle was stiff, and this morning it hurt a lot . I have been drinking pills and using ice. It seems better, I just hope it will be fine by Monday.

I'll pass on what Annyshay reminded me of: RICE - Rest - Ice - Compression - Elevate. Hope it is better soon.

Save your money for those tekkies, and don't buy another book before then.

[Jakkals]

11 hours ago, elizevdmerwe said:

I'll pass on what Annyshay reminded me of: RICE - Rest - Ice - Compression - Elevate. Hope it is better soon.

Save your money for those tekkies, and don't buy another book before then.

 

Sondag, 3 Desember

 

I walked the dogs, and for the rest of the day I did the rest thing, with my foot elevated and an ice pack under it on occasion. I did not do the compression thing. But it is much better, but not good enough for running.

 

I know I should buy decent running shoes, but not buying books is a very unreasonable sort of thing. 

 

Other that that, nothing happened. I did not even internetted too much, but I did read a lot.

[Mrs Van]

1 hour ago, Jakkals said:

I know I should buy decent running shoes, but not buying books is a very unreasonable sort of thing. 

I know I feel the same way about books , but if it is either one or the other...

[Jakkals]

Maandag 4 Desember

 

Ja well no fine. I probably have to get this shoe thing sorted out. So saving money is going to be next on the list.

 

I spend the entire morning with my foot up with ice, bandages, pills and books. It is much better, but running is still not an option. I will see how it is by tomorrow.

[Jakkals]

Dinsdag 5 Desember

 

It has been raining steadily for most of the day. It is rare for us, so I am enjoying it. I will worry about the lawn later.

 

This evening was the first in a long time that I was alone. I bought a pizza, fed a lot of it to the dogs, read and just relaxed.

 

I almost ran out of fuel, but did make it home. I saw a battery for my camera online, I really want it. 

 

My ankle is much better, but not ready for running yet. Will see how it is tomorrow.