Jarric - Upheaval and Maintenance

[Jarric]

I'm moving house at the end of this week. It's also the end of the financial year this week. And some of our lockdown restrictions ended today so small social events are back on the menu. It's going to be a busy month.

 

I can't pretend that I'll have the time or mental space to make a ton of progress this challenge, but I wanted to post something now to just keep me maintaining momentum.

 

I'm wagering £50 on each of my goals. In a move wholly stolen from @deftona my success percentage will go into my savings for fun stuff, and my failure percentage will go into overpaying my mortgage.

 

1 - Move daily - 15XP

This could be a workout, it could be packing and moving boxes of stuff, it could be hanging curtain rails or painting ceilings. Everything counts, but this is important because if I move more I feel better. I'd like as to run as much as possible as part of this, as I'm low on mileage for the year so far.

 

2 - Protein shake daily - 10XP

This is just one of these easy habits which lead to me largely taking care of my nutrition.

 

3 - Brush teeth daily - 10XP

This is something I'm bad at, and much worse when I'm tired or stressed. Having it as a goal and keeping myself accountable may help.

 

4 - One word daily - 10XP

This place is good for me, so I intend to post here every day. I acknowledge that I'll have very little time or energy to do so, so all I need to hit this goal is to post one word on this thread.

 

I'll also be awarding myself 100XP when I'm fully moved in to my new house, because buying my first place fully deserves a level up 🛎️

 

If I get round to it I might post my last challenge recap here, and talk about my goals for the year.

 

Challenge starts today - wish me luck!

[deftona]

2 minutes ago, Jarric said:

I'll also be awarding myself 100XP when I'm fully moved in to my new house, because buying my first place fully deserves a level up 🛎️

 

YEAH IT DOES! 

 

Following along, good luck! 

[iatetheyeti]

GOOD LUCK!

 

(and remember to at least put a bucket under any disconnected pipes!)

 

[Jarric]

On 3/29/2021 at 8:02 AM, deftona said:

 

YEAH IT DOES! 

 

Following along, good luck! 

 

Thank you! Good to have you!

 

14 hours ago, iatetheyeti said:

GOOD LUCK!

 

(and remember to at least put a bucket under any disconnected pipes!)

 

 

Thanks! In my defence I did put a bucket under the disconnected pipe. Just not under the gap in the other pipe...

[Jarric]

Yesterday was a good day. My morning workout was a bit short as I've not quite figured out what my programming should be, but I got in 3 rounds of 5 weighted pullups (+23#), 4+4 single leg elevated ring rows, and 4 bridges.

 

Posted a challenge here, protein was had, teeth were done.

 

In the evening I went over to the house and spent a long time failing to wire in a new ethernet socket for the spare room/office. I did finish off the socket in the bedroom, got a little bit of painting done, and gave away a spare fridge. 

 

We got home late so WW made a quick pesto pasta, we ordered some stuff for the house, and went to bed.

[Rurik Harrgath]

On 3/29/2021 at 12:00 AM, Jarric said:

I'm wagering £50 on each of my goals. In a move wholly stolen from @deftona my success percentage will go into my savings for fun stuff, and my failure percentage will go into overpaying my mortgage.

 

This seems appropriate...

 

[Mr_Willes]

haven't gotten into the nitty grit, just a quick follow...

 

Hoping for a speedy move coming weekend!

[starpuck]

Quick follow here too.

NO I am not shadowing Mr_Willes... that'd be creepy.

(And he'd like it.)

 

But about to end the work day and need to drive home. 

Excited for the final move in day!    So happy for you and WW!

 

[juliebarkley]

On 3/29/2021 at 3:00 AM, Jarric said:

I'll have very little time or energy to do so, so all I need to hit this goal is to post one word on this thread.

As long as it's not a swear word, because then we'll worry about you.

[Jarric]

15 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said:

 

This seems appropriate...

 

 

I can't see this . When I click on it I get 403: Forbidden

 

12 hours ago, Mr_Willes said:

haven't gotten into the nitty grit, just a quick follow...

 

Hoping for a speedy move coming weekend!

 

Thanks man, fingers crossed!

 

8 hours ago, Starpuck said:

Quick follow here too.

NO I am not shadowing Mr_Willes... that'd be creepy.

(And he'd like it.)

 

But about to end the work day and need to drive home. 

Excited for the final move in day!    So happy for you and WW!

 

 

He'd definitely enjoy that

 

And thank you! Can't wait to get in there!

 

1 hour ago, juliebarkley said:

As long as it's not a swear word, because then we'll worry about you.

 

Good point, I'll try and make it a good word.

[Jarric]

Yesterday was a good day. In the morning I went for a 4 mile run and then did a brief bit of handstand practice. Protein, teeth, and updating here were done.

 

Work was incredibly busy, just thanks to the time of year and getting stuff done last minute for deadlines. It was beautiful weather though so I made sure to walk up the shop at lunchtime and buy an ice cream for a bit of a break.

 

I finished work at 6.40pm, and was 10 minutes late for our 7pm Pathfinder game. It was quite a chill roleplaying session, thankfully, as my brain was too fried for anything more than that!

 

Today will be interesting - starting work really early, taking a break around 9 to go and let carpet fitters in to the new house and take delivery of a desk, then back to work on one of the busiest days of the year, then dinner, then back to the house for painting.

[Wild Wolf]

On 3/29/2021 at 2:00 AM, Jarric said:

I'll also be awarding myself 100XP when I'm fully moved in to my new house, because buying my first place fully deserves a level up 🛎️

Most definitely, my friend! It’s always stressful and exciting to move, much less something you bought yourself, but it’s gonna be a good challenge for you nonetheless  

 

Keep kicking ass, sir!

 

Wolf

[Rurik Harrgath]

12 hours ago, Jarric said:

I can't see this . When I click on it I get 403: Forbidden

 

Oops, sorry about that!

 

Let's try this again...

 

[Jarric]

16 hours ago, Wild Wolf said:

Most definitely, my friend! It’s always stressful and exciting to move, much less something you bought yourself, but it’s gonna be a good challenge for you nonetheless  

 

Keep kicking ass, sir!

 

Wolf

 

Thanks man, I'll try!

 

14 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said:

 

Oops, sorry about that!

 

Let's try this again...

 

 

Still not working for me  . From the link text I'm guessing it's something like this?

 

[Jarric]

Yesterday was a good day. Got up early and was working by 7am. Got the call to let the carpet fitters in to the new house and met them there at 9:45. I was just going to let them in and leave, but the person I was buying a new desk off was delayed so I ended up waiting for her until half 10. Then the carpet fitters said that I should stick around until they'd finished, so I ended up there until around 11 - not ideal on the busiest work day of the year!

 

Because I hadn't done a morning workout I decided in the afternoon to do a few greece the groove pushups and pullups. As I'd decided on it late I only got 35 pushups and 18 pullups, but I'm counting it as it's better than nothing.

 

Work was ok in the end, albeit I was knackered I did end up finishing by about 6pm and indulging in a whisky.

 

WW cooked soup in the evening whilst I started packing boxes of books and breaking down a bookcase. It took a while, we have a lot of books! We also watched Questing Time - hell of an episode last night.

 

Teeth done, protein had, check in done, workout(ish) done.

[Jarric]

Yesterday was a good day. Was a massive relief for the financial year to be over. Played D&D and drank a lot of beer in the evening. Ticked all of the boxes challenge wise.

 

Today has been a good day. Did some painting, put up a curtain rail in the bedroom so I can call the bedroom functionally finished (kind of, still need to work out why the door won't close...).

 

This afternoon we went over to a friend's house and had a barbeque, for the first time in approximately a million years. It was lovely to see people again, I really needed that. This evening we did some packing, and I'm now having a beer, surrounded by boxes, before going to bed.

[Jarric]

Yesterday was a good day, as reported above. I forgot to have my protein shake, but teeth and checking in here were done. It wasn't the most physical day, but between packing boxes, painting, and breaking down a bed, I'm giving myself a tick for daily movement.

 

Today has been a busy one - lots of painting, putting up shelves, and assembling storage units so we have somewhere to put everything when we move in tomorrow. I can't believe we move in tomorrow, that's scary.

 

I also dropped the cat off at my parents' house today, as they'll be looking after him whilst we move. I must be tired because I'm missing him already, and it's only been a few hours.

 

Off to have dinner now and then back to the house for some final cleaning and moving the first lot of books.

[Xena]

Really excited for you to be moving in!! Your weeks sounds crazy busy and exhausting, but hopefully it all still feels a little fun.

[Jarric]

10 hours ago, Xena said:

Really excited for you to be moving in!! Your weeks sounds crazy busy and exhausting, but hopefully it all still feels a little fun.

 

Thanks! It mostly feels fun - yesterday was a bit of a slog but last night was our first night sleeping at the new house.

 

We did have to sleep on a mattress on the floor, because our bed won't go up the stairs! Got a bed bed arriving on Thursday, a flat pack one we can take up in pieces!

 

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Yesterday was a good day. Really tiring as we were moving house, and we've still got lots more stuff to move today, but we're getting there I think. Big dramas include the washing machine not working right now, our bed not fitting up the stairs (see above), and the simple realisation that we spent too much of last week painting the new place and not enough time packing boxes!

 

In the evening WW had a terrible headache and it was getting really late, so she had a nap while I tried to cook dinner in our new oven. I made lamb meatloaf with potatoes, carrots and spring greens and a redcurrant gravy. We didn't end up eating until 10pm, and then it was time for bed!

 

Week 1 went well for the most part - I forgot to update here yesterday and forgot to have protein one day, but otherwise it's all ticks on my tracker.

[deftona]

Yay! Happy moving day!

[Jarric]

On 4/5/2021 at 8:59 AM, deftona said:

Yay! Happy moving day!

 

Thank you! It's been a right slog, but we're in!

 

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Yesterday was a good day. We moved the vast majority of our remaining stuff to the to the new house, now we've just got plants and pictures to go. Another long day and late night, but all for good reason.

 

Moved a ton of heavy stuff up and down lots of stairs, so easily passed the exercise goal. Protein, teeth, and checking in were all done.

[Cheetah]

Sounds like things are going well; keep up the good work!

[DarK_RaideR]

Fashionably late, but here.

[Jarric]

On 4/6/2021 at 2:56 PM, Cheetah said:

Sounds like things are going well; keep up the good work!

 

Thanks man - I think they're going well...

 

On 4/7/2021 at 11:24 PM, DarK_RaideR said:

Fashionably late, but here.

 

Good to have you man! You're not that late - I opened your thread two days ago and I still haven't managed to read it (or anyone else's for that matter).

[Jarric]

Things are going well, just been very busy. Missed a couple of updates, spent my workout time yesterday sorting out my office so I could actually work, but otherwise hitting my goals.

 

Work is also mega busy - I went back yesterday. Thank goodness I'm only working two days this week, then I have the weekend to finish sorting the house out!