sterre Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Hi everyone and happy new year! I trailed off a little toward the end of last challenge because life got a bit crazy, but I'm back and plan on being a bit better this time. The four week challenge format seems like it will be a bit better for me this time as well since I'm sort of moving from Tokyo to Edinburgh on Thursday this week and the process of settling in will probably mean I'll end up changing my goals around a bit more quickly. Anyway, here is what I was thinking of this challenge: Quest 1: YogaI've been a bit lazy between challenges, but yoga is good for me and I should make sure to keep it up. I'll aim for five times a week.Measurement: A = 15+ yoga sessions, B = 12-14 yoga sessions, C = 8-11 yoga sessionsStats: +3 CON, +2 STR Quest 2: Moving aroundBasically the same as before. In the first week, I won't be able to run because I'm hopping on an airplane on Thursday and won't have a washing machine in between. However, I want to make the best of my time remaining here and make sure I explore my new city so I'll set a goal of walking or running every day.Measurement: A = 21+ run/walks, B = 16-20 run/walks, C = 10-15 run/walksStats: +3 STA, +2 DEX Quest 3: Vegan daySince I'm moving to a more veggie-friendly country, I would like to reduce my consumption of animal products. Therefore, I'm planning to eat vegan food once a week.Measurement: A = 4+ vegan days, B = 2-3 vegan days, C = 1 vegan dayPlan B: Starting week 2, I will eat at least seven vegan meals a week (approximately one each day) with a bonus for one vegan day a week!Measurement: A = 15+ vegan meals, B = 12-14 vegan meals, C = 8-11 vegan mealsStats: +1 WIS, +1 CHA Life Quest: Take care of businessBasically, there are a lot of odds and ends that still need to happen before we leave for Edinburgh and there will be a lot of things I'll have to take care of when we arrive. The lists will probably grow as I go on, but here they are for now:Measurement: A = 80+% of items complete, B + 60-79% of items complete, C = 40-58% of items completeStats: +2 WIS, +1 CHA Before leavingFinish getting rid of everything we don't wantClean apartment for inspectionFinish packing for the airplaneFinish packing everything for the boatSend inventory lists to the shipping companyFind a hotel to stay in near the airportBook temporary place to stay in EdinburghDo going-away party!Exchange some walking around moneyMail box of Japanese goodies to my family in CanadaPay taxesBuy extra bag for airplaneCheck in for flightSubtotal: 13/13 After arrivingHunt for more long-term accommodations in EdinburghStart to hunt for a jobFind a good running routeObtain yoga matPick up biometrics cardFind the falafelKnit a scarf to deal with the weatherGet bedding for new placeSign up for the internet at the new placeApply for bank accountSubtotal: 8/10 Total: 21/23 = 91.3% 5 Quote Level 9 Amazon Druid STR : 17 | DEX : 23 | STA : 22 | CON : 23 | WIS : 21 | CHA : 15 Challenges: 10, 9, 8, 7.1, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3.1, 3, 2, 1 Battle Log Link to comment
sterre Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Getting a jump start on the challenge, I've sent out the invitations to the going away party and made a reservation. We also managed to get rid of a lot of stuff today and made plans with a couple to take a few other things we're not ready to part with just yet (our futon and the vacuum cleaner). Unfortunately, the people who were going to take our large appliances appear to have bailed on us so... yeah... ugh. I also finished packing another box and did the inventory on it (well, informally anyway). We'll start working on accommodations probably so we can sleep happily tonight, I think. Quote Level 9 Amazon Druid STR : 17 | DEX : 23 | STA : 22 | CON : 23 | WIS : 21 | CHA : 15 Challenges: 10, 9, 8, 7.1, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3.1, 3, 2, 1 Battle Log Link to comment
Briniel Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Happy new year! Way to rush ahead on your challenge goals I really appreciate your aiming for 80% on your life quest list. It's still a lot but it looks like you have it all figured out. Good luck with the move and your new start in Edinburgh 1 Quote "The way you spend your days is the way you live your life" Challenges: Current | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 Link to comment
sterre Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Happy new year! Way to rush ahead on your challenge goals I really appreciate your aiming for 80% on your life quest list. It's still a lot but it looks like you have it all figured out. Good luck with the move and your new start in Edinburgh Thanks! Moving to a new continent is definitely a stressful way to start the new year, but hopefully it should all go well. It definitely feels like there's so much to do still. Quote Level 9 Amazon Druid STR : 17 | DEX : 23 | STA : 22 | CON : 23 | WIS : 21 | CHA : 15 Challenges: 10, 9, 8, 7.1, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3.1, 3, 2, 1 Battle Log Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Ach lassie, I'm prid o' ye fer gettin all yer thins en erder fer ta muuve. Following along of course, and I'm excited for your new chapter in Scotland. 1 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
sterre Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Ach lassie, I'm prid o' ye fer gettin all yer thins en erder fer ta muuve. Following along of course, and I'm excited for your new chapter in Scotland. Thanks! I feel like there's still so much to do and so little time to do it. I'm definitely starting to get more excited about moving than worried though, which is good. 1 Quote Level 9 Amazon Druid STR : 17 | DEX : 23 | STA : 22 | CON : 23 | WIS : 21 | CHA : 15 Challenges: 10, 9, 8, 7.1, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3.1, 3, 2, 1 Battle Log Link to comment
sterre Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Happy new year, Sterre! I'm following along for another adventure. Best of luck with the move! Happy new year to you too! And thanks! Quote Level 9 Amazon Druid STR : 17 | DEX : 23 | STA : 22 | CON : 23 | WIS : 21 | CHA : 15 Challenges: 10, 9, 8, 7.1, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3.1, 3, 2, 1 Battle Log Link to comment
sterre Posted January 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Week 1, Day 1 Quest 1: YogaI did some yoga! Just a daily stretch routine with a plank, but yoga nonetheless (1/5 yoga sessions this week) Quest 2: Moving aroundI went for a walk to the dollar store for some small gifts and stationary for my family's gifts. I'll be going out again for things I forgot too. (1/7 walks or runs this week) Quest 3: Vegan dayToday is not vegan day. I think the only thing I had with eggs or dairy so far was the egg and cheese sandwich I had for breakfast though. Life Quest: Take care of businessToday the following happened:Booked accommodations in EdinburghCleaned most of the floor in the apartmentPrepared gift box for family, except for some small notes (still to write)Threw out a bunch of trashBrought the appliances downstairs for trash pick upWe're still going to be doing some more tonight (e.g. we're hoping to finish packing the boxes for shipping) but that's where we are so far. 2 Quote Level 9 Amazon Druid STR : 17 | DEX : 23 | STA : 22 | CON : 23 | WIS : 21 | CHA : 15 Challenges: 10, 9, 8, 7.1, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3.1, 3, 2, 1 Battle Log Link to comment
Silverwitch Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Looks like you still have a lot do do before you relocate, but today's list shows that you are right on it. Have a great and successful challenge! 1 Quote FLUCTUAT NEC MERGITUR FUELED BY PALEO Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Well done on starting out the challenge strong. I hate moving, I hate packing, I hate unpacking, you are doing so well, and I'm glad it's you and not me. However, all that would be worth it to go to Scotland for a while. 1 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
sterre Posted January 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Looks like you still have a lot do do before you relocate, but today's list shows that you are right on it. Have a great and successful challenge! Thanks! It's definitely been a hectic start to the challenge. Well done on starting out the challenge strong. I hate moving, I hate packing, I hate unpacking, you are doing so well, and I'm glad it's you and not me. However, all that would be worth it to go to Scotland for a while. Thanks! I think one of the worst things about this move is that when we arrive, we have to find a new place and hopefully move again after two weeks. At least then we don't have to worry about moving all of our stuff, just the stuff that comes on the airplane with us. Quote Level 9 Amazon Druid STR : 17 | DEX : 23 | STA : 22 | CON : 23 | WIS : 21 | CHA : 15 Challenges: 10, 9, 8, 7.1, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3.1, 3, 2, 1 Battle Log Link to comment
SpecialSundae Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I can help with falafel shops, yoga mats and running routes.If you fancy it, two of my favourite yoga teachers are opening their own studio and have an open day on Sunday? 1 Quote Link to comment
sterre Posted January 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I can help with falafel shops, yoga mats and running routes.If you fancy it, two of my favourite yoga teachers are opening their own studio and have an open day on Sunday? Yay! Is the open day every Sunday or just this one coming up? I could go with a maybe if it's just this Sunday because I have no idea whether we're going to need to be apartment hunting for a more long term place (or whether I'm just going to be in the wrong timezone mentally... or you know, if my stomach is going to be in the wrong time zone and act like it's dinner when I'm trying to sleep). After we land and settle in a bit, I'll probably have a better idea. If it's something every Sunday, then definitely when I've got my bearings. Quote Level 9 Amazon Druid STR : 17 | DEX : 23 | STA : 22 | CON : 23 | WIS : 21 | CHA : 15 Challenges: 10, 9, 8, 7.1, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3.1, 3, 2, 1 Battle Log Link to comment
SpecialSundae Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Just this Sunday because they're opening. Happy to take you to a few studios once you have your bearings, just always like to share a freebie. Quote Link to comment
sterre Posted January 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Just this Sunday because they're opening. Happy to take you to a few studios once you have your bearings, just always like to share a freebie. Thank you. I'll definitely have a much better idea of what's up by the weekend and will be totally on board if the airplane doesn't get me sick or I'm not massively jetlagged or something. Right now I'm mostly trying to work on getting ready to leave Japan so making firm plans after I land is a bit daunting. I'll definitely keep it in mind though and let you know as the date approaches. It sounds like a lot of fun, I just don't want to say I'll go and then contract all the illnesses on the airplane and have to bail. 2 Quote Level 9 Amazon Druid STR : 17 | DEX : 23 | STA : 22 | CON : 23 | WIS : 21 | CHA : 15 Challenges: 10, 9, 8, 7.1, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3.1, 3, 2, 1 Battle Log Link to comment
Talvi Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Nice challenge Sterre! Looks like you have a crazy week and that you are coping well. Have fun at your leaving do Next week: Run number one to find the falalel shops and run number two around the castle? Quote Level 11 Morgana Scout STR 14|DEX 11|STA 31|CON 11|WIS 23|CHA 19 Current challenge: Talvi makes tactical decisions | Epic quests: 2015, 2016 | Running instalog: new_tracks_to_follow | Previous challenges: -2 -1 etc... Link to comment
SpecialSundae Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Nice challenge Sterre! Looks like you have a crazy week and that you are coping well. Have fun at your leaving do Next week: Run number one to find the falalel shops and run number two around the castle? By the time she's found all the falafel shops, she'll need to run around Scotland! One of the best runs in Edinburgh is around Arthurs Seat. Good hill and amazing views. There are some great running clubs (free) and all sorts of lovely paths just outside the city. Can you tell I love my home city??? 2 Quote Link to comment
Briniel Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Now I want to move to Edinburgh.... Quote "The way you spend your days is the way you live your life" Challenges: Current | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 By the time she's found all the falafel shops, she'll need to run around Scotland! One of the best runs in Edinburgh is around Arthurs Seat. Good hill and amazing views. There are some great running clubs (free) and all sorts of lovely paths just outside the city.Can you tell I love my home city???As a lover of my own home town I salute your civic pride. 1 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
Gaming_Jeweler Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Following along and looking forward to hearing about Scotland. I hope your move goes well. Quote Level 6 Druid My Journey: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Battle Log Photo Album Character Twitter Carry the sun inside you, and reach out for the dreams that guide you. You have everything you need to take you where you want to go. -Douglas Pagels Link to comment
sterre Posted January 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Nice challenge Sterre! Looks like you have a crazy week and that you are coping well. Have fun at your leaving do Next week: Run number one to find the falalel shops and run number two around the castle? Thanks! I'm thinking that I'll locate the nearby falafel shops with a leisurely stroll since running doesn't really allow me to stop and eat (plus who wants to carry money while they run?). By the time she's found all the falafel shops, she'll need to run around Scotland! One of the best runs in Edinburgh is around Arthurs Seat. Good hill and amazing views. There are some great running clubs (free) and all sorts of lovely paths just outside the city. Can you tell I love my home city??? I've heard of Arthur's seat, I'll probably pick a regular route that's close to home (or at least temporary home), but I that sounds like it might be fun for a bit more variety (if my temporary home isn't near there... I'll have to look). Now I want to move to Edinburgh.... The only downside so far is having to actually move. I've basically only heard good things so far. Following along and looking forward to hearing about Scotland. I hope your move goes well. I hope so too. I feel like the worst part is almost over. 1 Quote Level 9 Amazon Druid STR : 17 | DEX : 23 | STA : 22 | CON : 23 | WIS : 21 | CHA : 15 Challenges: 10, 9, 8, 7.1, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3.1, 3, 2, 1 Battle Log Link to comment
sterre Posted January 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Week 1, Day 2 Super busy day. We had representatives of four different companies coming by the apartment, which meant we had to finish packing, which meant that I had to encase our kotatsu (think table + heater) in boxes (after we removed the legs and put those in a separate box). Then we had to go party so now we're a little worse for the wear this morning. Quest 1: YogaThere was no time for yoga, sadly. (1/5 yoga sessions this week) Quest 2: Moving aroundLots of walking around. So much walking around and so many trips up and down the stairs. (2/7 walks or runs this week) Quest 3: Vegan dayAlso not vegan day. I was munching on chocolate covered mixed nuts which definitely had dairy, had a hardboiled egg and there was some cheese and sour cream on nachos and burritos (yes, our last day out in Japan we did not go for Japanese food). Life Quest: Take care of businessSo this is what we did:Finished packingGot checked bags picked up and sent to airportGot boxes picked up to be put on a boatPassed apartment inspection with minimal costs (I never thought to clean the underside of the stove hood)Finished writing notes for family and sealed boxDrank way too much and had all the fun with some friends we're not going to see for a whileWe have a small list of things still to do. Hopefully when we've checked into the hotel I'll have some more time to sit and check the forums, I just wanted to make a quick post. 5 Quote Level 9 Amazon Druid STR : 17 | DEX : 23 | STA : 22 | CON : 23 | WIS : 21 | CHA : 15 Challenges: 10, 9, 8, 7.1, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3.1, 3, 2, 1 Battle Log Link to comment
JessOfAllTrades Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Best of luck on the move! So excited! 1 Quote Storytelling Rebel | Blog | Twitter "“You've seen my descent, now watch my rising." ~ Rumi Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Glad you got packed up, safe travels. 1 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
Briniel Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Sounds like a super busy day. Good luck with the move, safe travels! 1 Quote "The way you spend your days is the way you live your life" Challenges: Current | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 Link to comment
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