shaar Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 HELLO FRIENDS! And welcome to probably my 3867th challenge ❤️ I've made a lot of progress so far this year, especially with what I have working against me, and I really really want to keep myself on the right path and keep moving forward again with my health and fitness. I've come to the realization lately that taking care of myself mentally and physically brings me joy, like BIG HUGE JOY, and I want to use that joy to boost me up when I struggle. Because I do definitely struggle.... I was super inspired by Jarric's challenge last round and how he put together an adventuring party to tackle his goals, so I'm theming mine in a similar way; each goal will be themed after some schmuck highly qualified tradesperson I found at the local tavern and shilled into working for me, HEH. So without further adieu.... Az’khar Of the Steadfast Heart One of the things that’s been HARD for me since the start of the year has been getting back into a fitness and movement routine. Between unpredictable winter weather and my own variabilities in how I’m feeling physically each day, it’s been low-key frustrating and also a lesson in adapting my workouts and what I can handle on the fly. BUT - I have been determined and have managed to ease myself back into the game. This habit 100% needs to continue so I’m adding it in here first!!! My goal is: Three in-gym days. My Thursday or Friday morning is generally reserved for barbell work and my heavier lifting because I have more time to devote, but my other two days are equally important - accessory lifts, rowing, or even treadmill work (I have been running intervals!).. Whatever I feel I can handle, I’ll tackle. I’ll only push a PR if I feel I can handle it, and I will be more than happy with being able to accomplish a solid round of maintenance lifting. 1-2 general movement days. This can include anything from - yoga - mobility work - muscular restoration with foam rolling, acupressure mat, or targeted pressure point release - getting outside and walking/hiking (once it warms up!) - ANYTHING to keep me moving. Fionbarr, The Apothecary Another thing I’ve really set my sights on tackling this year is alcohol moderation. I drank more than I should have last year in a bad string of coping mechanisms but this year I’ve been determined to kick that habit. I’m SUPER happy to report that I’ve worked real hard to cut my drinking down by a good 80% of what I used to be at and I’m really REALLYYYYYY happy with this progress!!!! I’ve also been slowly diligent in adding a solid round of supplements to my routine - remembering to take them is the hard part though, heheh.... Both of these things in tandem have me slowly but surely feeling better - less aches and pains, less fatigue and mental fog (and less anxiety!!), and WAY less inflammation symptoms. This is a two-pronged goal! They are: Alcohol only one day per week (if I have a craving for it; none is great too). This will 100% either be a Friday or a Saturday, on a day where work or the gym doesn’t follow. I still want to be able to enjoy a drink or two without making it three, or four, or more over the course of multiple days! Get your supplements in more days than not! I’m currently taking a Lions Mane blend in my coffee in the morning for my mental health and to help with cognitive function and inflammation symptoms (among more benefits), a turmeric blend in my afternoon tea to help with my gut health (also among other benefits), my multivitamin and omega 3’s daily, and my BCAAs post-workout and creatine as needed for muscle recovery. Julien, Keeper of the Hearth One thing I’ve found that brings me a lot of comfort and joy is taking care of our house and all the assorted tasks that fall under that umbrella. I think part of it is the deliberate slowing down of my life - I work part time now (3 days a week) and have actual time to devote to taking care of our space, and I thoroughly enjoy being able to care for the place that in turn houses and shelters me and my little family. Another part is definitely a connection with my mother - this was her home for many years before she passed, and it was her sanctuary while she dealt with her stresses of life and she took care of it as such; being able to own this property and care for it to me is a real way to honor her memory and keep that connection. When we moved in I pretty much piled the basement and closets with Items I Couldn’t Deal With Yet and have left it at that since. There’s a lot of things to dig through, among a lot of just piles of clutter... I have a LOT of work to do around here once spring starts warming us up - sorting, deep cleaning, throwing things away we don’t need anymore - alongside my every day and week tasks of laundry, shopping, cooking, and keeping things tidy. AND getting my deck ready for flowers and plants! My goals here are: Each week I will go through at least one thing - be it drawer, box, closet - whatever I have the energy for, and clean it out. My goal is by summertime to have everything we don’t need in this house cleaned out and taken care of. This is a big project but I know I can do it! Keep up with my cleaning - one room each week. This is just basic tidying/cleaning/dusting until spring comes so I can do a deep clean of each room. Keep up with batch cooking our lunches for the week, and our dinners for the weekend! Lirianne, The Chronicler The final goal. Stay here. KEEP POSTING. I struggle with consistency here too because I’m not sitting at my computer as much as I used to be (and when I am I’m usually playing video games hahaha) BUT I want to carve out the time to record my stories here with you all. 2 posts each week here, minimum. Check in with friends and cheer them on! OKAY it's about time to hit the road so grab your pack and make sure you have everything secure and if you have to pee before we leave GO NOW because we're not stopping for a while and if you don't pee now that's on you 'cause you're gonna have to HOLD IT until the next tavern okay??? OKAY LET'S GO NERDS ❤️❤️ 13 2 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." 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Tanktimus the Encourager Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 I'm wearing my pack, my bladder is drained, I am ready to GOOOOOOOOO! 2 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
sarakingdom Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 2 hours ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said: I'm wearing my pack, my bladder is drained, I am ready to GOOOOOOOOO! The notification was sitting in my inbox, and all I could think was,"Dear god, I've got to see what sort of challenge shaar has this time". 2 hours ago, shaar said: I’m currently taking a Lions Mane blend in my coffee in the morning for my mental health and to help with cognitive function and inflammation symptoms (among more benefits), a turmeric blend in my afternoon tea to help with my gut health (also among other benefits), What's your impression of each of these? Any noticeable effects? 3 6 Quote I felt like I could run forever, like I could smell the wind and feel the grass under my feet, and just run forever. Current Challenge: #24 - Mrs. Cosmopolite Challenge Past: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11a & #11b, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23 Link to comment
shaar Posted March 19 Author Report Share Posted March 19 3 hours ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said: I'm wearing my pack, my bladder is drained, I am ready to GOOOOOOOOO! 1 hour ago, sarakingdom said: The notification was sitting in my inbox, and all I could think was,"Dear god, I've got to see what sort of challenge shaar has this time". What's your impression of each of these? Any noticeable effects? I'm going to stick around for the whole damn thing too I SWEAR. The turmeric blend I've been taking for a few months now and there is definitely a noticeable difference for me. I'm also really diligent with taking it so that obviously helps... it's nice and zesty, I actually like the taste and I mix it with an afternoon ginger tea almost every day. I get this blend from Apothekary; I get the Lion's Mane blend from there too, but I've only been taking that for a few weeks. I mix it in with my morning coffee and it's actually pretty un-noticeable as far as flavor goes! I don't want to be a Crazy Supplement Lady so I've done a lot of research and these ones definitely tick boxes of issues that I struggle with... 4 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
Salinger Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Ive heard A LOT of good things about Lions Mane. Im unsure if i can take with my meds tho..... x 1 Quote Link to comment
Salinger Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Happy challenge Shaar i love you and you are amazing xx 1 Quote Link to comment
shaar Posted March 19 Author Report Share Posted March 19 Yay it's zero week!! TIME TO BEGIN (for me at least heheh) I made us a nice quiche for breakfast this morning (and subsequently lunch with the leftovers).... ham, cheddar and swiss, chopped spinach, and green onions. I was in a rush so I didn't wilt the spinach but will def need to next time. I used to HATE quiche until Ao made me try one last year and now, I am hooked.... they are so easy to make at home, too. Other than that we've been farting around playing video games for most of the day. Later I'll make us some General Tso's meatballs for dinner with some udon or rice, and get together my work lunches - VERY BORING tuna packets and salad kits, but I LOVE TUNA PACKETS and it's kinda one of my favorite lunches... I have a BUSY ASS WEEK coming up Monday through Wednesday I work, then Thursday I have a dentists appointment at 10am, then the gym and a big WalMart trip for lots of springtime and other household essentials... Friday I bring Ronin (our cat) to the vet for a checkup. We MIGHTTTTT be getting another cat.... :3 Ronin has a lot of energy and is a Very Good Boy, but he also lived with a FIV positive cat for a long time, so before we get another cat in the house for him to chill with we need to be sure he's FIV negative. I hope he doesn't have a whole wiggins in the car wheeeeeee..........!!! OH ALSOOOOO I ORDERED A KOMBUCHA BREWING KIT !!!!! THAT I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT!!!!!!!!!!! I used to brew kombucha a while back but obviously in my Flurry of Moving over the past decade *cough* I've lost all of my supplies. I love kombucha and it's SO GOOD for your digestive health and I'm really really hype to be able to have the space to start making it again and saving a LOT OF MONEY. Aside from the cost savings it's a super fun hobby and I get to pick my own flavors and just have fresh ol kombucha whenever I want. YEAH GO TEAM it arrives tomorrow, and I'll probably set it all up next weekend........ 4 minutes ago, Salinger said: Ive heard A LOT of good things about Lions Mane. Im unsure if i can take with my meds tho..... x HI SAL ❤️❤️ Yeah I have a friend that can't take it because of her meds too so you're prob right. Good to see yooouuuuuu!! 6 1 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
sarakingdom Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 1 hour ago, shaar said: I'm going to stick around for the whole damn thing too I SWEAR. No judgment there! I was just stopped dead at the implication that empty bladders featured so prominently in the challenge. 1 hour ago, shaar said: The turmeric blend I've been taking for a few months now and there is definitely a noticeable difference for me. I'm also really diligent with taking it so that obviously helps... it's nice and zesty, I actually like the taste and I mix it with an afternoon ginger tea almost every day. I get this blend from Apothekary; I get the Lion's Mane blend from there too, but I've only been taking that for a few weeks. I mix it in with my morning coffee and it's actually pretty un-noticeable as far as flavor goes! I don't want to be a Crazy Supplement Lady so I've done a lot of research and these ones definitely tick boxes of issues that I struggle with... I hear ya on the crazy supplement path. I'm experimenting to get better control over ADHD symptoms, but it doesn't entirely sit comfortably to be dipping a toe into the waters that have claimed so many. I might take up ginger-turmeric milk again. I drank some this winter when I got bored of cocoa, cuz it has a sort of chicken soup "grandma's tonic for all ills" reputation, but then I fell out of the habit of making hot drinks that took effort. Might pick it up just for some chicken-soupy vibes and more drink options, more than because I want anything tangible from it. It would be nice to know if people actually did, but otherwise it's just a generally healthy food choice, like blueberries, so it can hop out of the spice rack more often. I'm a little more curious about Lion's Mane, because it's interesting, but also worryingly popular at the moment. (I was growing mushrooms when I first learned about it, so at first I just thought it was a cool shaggy mushroom to try growing, but then I realized it was being sold in coffee, and it must be so hyped.) 3 Quote I felt like I could run forever, like I could smell the wind and feel the grass under my feet, and just run forever. Current Challenge: #24 - Mrs. Cosmopolite Challenge Past: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11a & #11b, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23 Link to comment
DarK_RaideR Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 That's some impressive character artwork... 1 Quote Lvl 53 Multitasker Link to comment
Rinna Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Hi Shaar! 1 Quote Level -20 Zombie Princess "The only way to lose is to give up." -Tanktimus the Encourager "You can't beat someone that refuses to give up” -Björn Járnhamar Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 1 hour ago, sarakingdom said: No judgment there! I was just stopped dead at the implication that empty bladders featured so prominently in the challenge This makes me so happy 1 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
TimovieMan Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 1 Quote Active challenges: Colour-coded for convenience | Walk to Mordor - (spreadsheet) | DailyDare | Weight Loss PVP 10/12 lbs in 10/12 weeks - (spreadsheet) 2023 threads: Challenge VIII | IX | X 2018-19 & 2021 threads: Battle log | Challenge I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII Link to comment
shaar Posted March 19 Author Report Share Posted March 19 3 hours ago, sarakingdom said: ginger-turmeric milk This sounds 100% comfy!! 2 hours ago, DarK_RaideR said: That's some impressive character artwork... Bless the Pinterest searches.. 1 hour ago, Rinna said: Hi Shaar! HAI RINNAAAAAAA 20 minutes ago, TimovieMan said: Next stop, THE BALL PIT I made General Tsos turkey meatballs with udon for dinner. They came out WAY better than expected! A 10/10 dinner and finishing off the evening with some tv show binging… ☺️ Happy Sunday night y’all!! 4 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
shaar Posted March 20 Author Report Share Posted March 20 Good morning! It is MONDAY I am kinda not looking forward to this week. I have a lot of things to do and it’s already stressing me out, I had the ol’ “Gonna be late for work and need to text my supervisor but I can’t find her number in my phone oh no it’s getting later oh no I can’t find my CAR now oh no” stress dream that woke me up rrrright before my alarm, OF COURSE. So now I’m feeling all wangly jangly off kilter. I will take a deep breath and take things one day at a time. (or try to at least) 🖤 It is ALSO the official first day of spring today and even though there’s still snow on the ground and it is 25 degrees out I am letting this spring arrival bring me HOPE!!!! 🌸 5 1 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Those dreams are the worst. I've had some where I remember begging to wake up, praying it was just a dream. 1 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
Salinger Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 hey Shaar, is it due to snow anymore now or do you recon thats it? Glad its warmer for you. Hope work goes ok and you get through the week unscathed xx 1 Quote Link to comment
Rhovaniel Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 On 3/19/2023 at 12:50 PM, shaar said: OKAY it's about time to hit the road so grab your pack and make sure you have everything secure and if you have to pee before we leave GO NOW because we're not stopping for a while and if you don't pee now that's on you 'cause you're gonna have to HOLD IT until the next tavern okay??? OKAY LET'S GO NERDS ❤️❤️ Okay, I've been and I packed extra TP in case someone needs a 'wild wee' on the road! 20 hours ago, shaar said: I used to brew kombucha a while back but obviously in my Flurry of Moving over the past decade *cough* I've lost all of my supplies. I love kombucha and it's SO GOOD for your digestive health and I'm really really hype to be able to have the space to start making it again and saving a LOT OF MONEY. Aside from the cost savings it's a super fun hobby and I get to pick my own flavors and just have fresh ol kombucha whenever I want. YEAH GO TEAM it arrives tomorrow, and I'll probably set it all up next weekend........ Oooh. I also love kombucha but I've never tried brewing any myself. How much attention do such things need? I must investigate further.... 2 hours ago, shaar said: I had the ol’ “Gonna be late for work and need to text my supervisor but I can’t find her number in my phone oh no it’s getting later oh no I can’t find my CAR now oh no” stress dream that woke me up rrrright before my alarm, OF COURSE. So now I’m feeling all wangly jangly off kilter. Ugh, I'm sorry. Those dreams are awful. I legit had dreams where I thought the whole day had already happened and I did so much wrong and then I wake up like... was that a warning or something? 4 Quote “All You Have To Decide Is What To Do With The Time That Is Given To You.” - Gandalf The Chronicles of Rhovaniel, Dúnedain Ranger: Volume One: Wintering, Volume Two: Winter is Passing, Spring is Near, The Chronicles of Rhovaniel, Volume Three: Reborn into Spring, Rhovaniel Batltes the PEWS (late spring challenge) Spring Goals: Run consistently w/out pain| Complete StrongViking| Reduce BW to 3kg (77kg)| Read stock book| Consistently meal prep| Finish Thesis writing| Sort out nosebleed issue | Complete 100km canoe adventure!! Spoiler Previous Challenges: 1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13 14| 15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|24|25|26|27| 28 29|30 Link to comment
Rurik Harrgath Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 23 hours ago, sarakingdom said: The notification was sitting in my inbox, and all I could think was,"Dear god, I've got to see what sort of challenge shaar has this time". That is appropriate for the shaar-iest start I've ever read. 1 5 Quote [Level ??] Rurik, Templar-Marshal Class: Paladin of the Order of the Sacred Flame (Conquest Paladin/Champion) BRUTALITY 11 | FINESSE 10 | VIGOR 11 | INSIGHT 14 | WILL 13 Equipment: Leather armor, questing longsword, and adventurer's pack with alchemist's kit. "Rangers have to at least give up on pants. It's a special rule we enacted after Rurik became a Guild Leader.” – DarK_RaideR "Did I just get my ass kicked by a member of Metallica meets History Channel's Vikings?" - Wild Wolf "By the Well-Oiled-and-Meticulously-Groomed Beard of Rurik!" - Tanktimus the Encourager Link to comment
Jarric Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Hey shaar! Love your characters for this challenge; hope they serve you well. 2 1 Quote Level 20 Wood Elf Ranger STR: 14 - CON: 11 - CHA: 4 - SAN: 11 - INT: 13 IAgreeWithTank™ "Shit is going down, but I am not." - iatetheyeti Don't say "I don't have enough time", say instead "that's not a priority right now" and see how that makes you feel. Current Challenge: A month of Mondays External: Epic Quest - Instagram - Strava Spoiler Previous Challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 Old Stuff: Battle Log - My Introduction - 2017 Road Map - 2018 Road Map - 2019 Road Map - 2021 Road Map - 2022 road map/wrap-up Link to comment
shaar Posted March 20 Author Report Share Posted March 20 3 hours ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said: Those dreams are the worst. I've had some where I remember begging to wake up, praying it was just a dream. Oh yeah, the feeling of really real panic in them is INSANE. The combination of not being able to find someone’s contact info combined with suddenly NOT KNOWING HOW TO TYPE ON MY PHONE is just askfhdkfhsdkskfs the worst. 3 hours ago, Salinger said: hey Shaar, is it due to snow anymore now or do you recon thats it? Glad its warmer for you. Hope work goes ok and you get through the week unscathed xx We better not get any more snow!!! I love snow!!!! But 2+ feet last week is, ENOUGGGHHHH ❤️❤️ 2 hours ago, Rhovaniel said: Okay, I've been and I packed extra TP in case someone needs a 'wild wee' on the road! Oooh. I also love kombucha but I've never tried brewing any myself. How much attention do such things need? I must investigate further.... Ugh, I'm sorry. Those dreams are awful. I legit had dreams where I thought the whole day had already happened and I did so much wrong and then I wake up like... was that a warning or something? WILD WEE ahahahaha!! I carry takeout napkins in my glovebox for that very reason… 😂 Its actually really easy! If I remember right just making sure your tea to sugar combination is accurate along with the ph, and letting it do it’s thing…. I’ll be sure to report back once I’ve started the process again! WORST DREAMS EVERRRRRRRR 1 hour ago, Rurik Harrgath said: That is appropriate for the shaar-iest start I've ever read. Frankly I feel my shaar-ness has diminished a little over the years, a little less caps lock, a little less angry crowing at things…. Jeez…. I AM getting old………. ⚰️ 1 hour ago, Jarric said: Hey shaar! Love your characters for this challenge; hope they serve you well. Thank YOU for your inspiration!! It is lunchtime. I am exhausted. I had planned on walking on the work gym treadmill at lunch today but frankly I just don’t have the whoopdee-shit to get up and do it. I’m achy and I need more coffee ahahaha Lunch was nice, tuna on salad/cabbage mix with green onions and wonton strips and jalapeño ranch dressing. I need to start prioritizing protein more! 4 1 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
MaeradCase Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 On 3/19/2023 at 7:50 AM, shaar said: I've made a lot of progress so far this year, especially with what I have working against me, and I really really want to keep myself on the right path and keep moving forward again with my health and fitness. I've come to the realization lately that taking care of myself mentally and physically brings me joy, like BIG HUGE JOY, and I want to use that joy to boost me up when I struggle. Because I do definitely struggle.... ❤❤❤ 1 Quote Level 8 Ranger Spoiler Previous challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Current challenge: 9 - to write my second draft, to keep moving, and to keep eating more freggies Link to comment
spezzy Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 I love all of this so much. Following along On 3/19/2023 at 12:52 PM, shaar said: The turmeric blend I've been taking for a few months now and there is definitely a noticeable difference for me. I'm also really diligent with taking it so that obviously helps... it's nice and zesty, I actually like the taste and I mix it with an afternoon ginger tea almost every day. I get this blend from Apothekary; I get the Lion's Mane blend from there too, but I've only been taking that for a few weeks. I mix it in with my morning coffee and it's actually pretty un-noticeable as far as flavor goes! I don't want to be a Crazy Supplement Lady so I've done a lot of research and these ones definitely tick boxes of issues that I struggle with... 23 hours ago, sarakingdom said: I hear ya on the crazy supplement path. I'm experimenting to get better control over ADHD symptoms, but it doesn't entirely sit comfortably to be dipping a toe into the waters that have claimed so many. I might take up ginger-turmeric milk again. I drank some this winter when I got bored of cocoa, cuz it has a sort of chicken soup "grandma's tonic for all ills" reputation, but then I fell out of the habit of making hot drinks that took effort. Might pick it up just for some chicken-soupy vibes and more drink options, more than because I want anything tangible from it. It would be nice to know if people actually did, but otherwise it's just a generally healthy food choice, like blueberries, so it can hop out of the spice rack more often. I'm a little more curious about Lion's Mane, because it's interesting, but also worryingly popular at the moment. (I was growing mushrooms when I first learned about it, so at first I just thought it was a cool shaggy mushroom to try growing, but then I realized it was being sold in coffee, and it must be so hyped.) Interested in Lion's Mane as well as I've heard good and promising things. I'm considering going back on prescribed adhd meds but am experimenting with ashwagandha and rhodiola and really liking that so who knows. I have always felt that turmeric was helpful when i'm consistent in taking it, so it's one of my very few staples. 2 Quote Current Challenge - Instagram “There's only one rule that I know of, babies—God damn it, you've got to be kind.” Link to comment
Jarric Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 2 hours ago, shaar said: suddenly NOT KNOWING HOW TO TYPE ON MY PHONE is just askfhdkfhsdkskfs This is a great no context quote. 4 Quote Level 20 Wood Elf Ranger STR: 14 - CON: 11 - CHA: 4 - SAN: 11 - INT: 13 IAgreeWithTank™ "Shit is going down, but I am not." - iatetheyeti Don't say "I don't have enough time", say instead "that's not a priority right now" and see how that makes you feel. Current Challenge: A month of Mondays External: Epic Quest - Instagram - Strava Spoiler Previous Challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 Old Stuff: Battle Log - My Introduction - 2017 Road Map - 2018 Road Map - 2019 Road Map - 2021 Road Map - 2022 road map/wrap-up Link to comment
MaeradCase Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 On 3/19/2023 at 7:50 AM, shaar said: I'm theming mine in a similar way; each goal will be themed after some schmuck highly qualified tradesperson I found at the local tavern and shilled into working for me, HEH. 😂😂😂 On 3/19/2023 at 7:50 AM, shaar said: OKAY it's about time to hit the road so grab your pack and make sure you have everything secure and if you have to pee before we leave GO NOW because we're not stopping for a while and if you don't pee now that's on you 'cause you're gonna have to HOLD IT until the next ❤❤❤ 2 Quote Level 8 Ranger Spoiler Previous challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Current challenge: 9 - to write my second draft, to keep moving, and to keep eating more freggies Link to comment
sarakingdom Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 1 hour ago, spezzy said: I have always felt that turmeric was helpful when i'm consistent in taking it, so it's one of my very few staples. Do you take it for inflammation or more specific purposes? 1 hour ago, spezzy said: am experimenting with ashwagandha and rhodiola and really liking that so who knows. Interesting! Tell me more about this. 1 Quote I felt like I could run forever, like I could smell the wind and feel the grass under my feet, and just run forever. Current Challenge: #24 - Mrs. Cosmopolite Challenge Past: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11a & #11b, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23 Link to comment
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