I wish to share Shaun Tan with you:    https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&sca_esv=d270a6982db3bc8c&sca_upv=1&rls=en&q=shaun+tan+clay+creatures&udm=2&fbs=AEQNm0Aa4sjWe7Rqy32pFwRj0UkWd8nbOJfsBGGB5IQQO6L3J_TJ4YMS4eRay1mUcjRHkZwkNnuzbvXdHSnZt8SI-ypec-U-KajbXe9hbStxnPJuWxTCm8NISzlcRgh-mkg5a1XRWoiIVMkT5RYbraDRnHsJFse2AdcMQ0qNzsDHDLrzlWTINDALsSJJNGpMRvO4XnQg0w6_&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwivq6P0z4OHAxVU3wIHHYN4CuEQtKgLegQIDhAB&biw=1324&bih=823&dpr=2       As fish go, it's definitely the least bad fit for a study on arms. Watching videos is a great idea for understanding the creature--I never thought of that.

Sunday 30 Training: glute activation (not a full workout) and outing to other side of town, plus short walk Study: no Chores: no Mindbiscuits: no   There was no energy left for study or chores after the outing, so I’m calling it a rest day. I saw my friend and her new baby. They are both as well as possible given the hardship of having, or indeed being, a new baby. Watched Germany last night, which was good. Football is a welcome diversion in the evenings when I am too tired to do anything active, but it’s too early to go to bed. I’m doing super easy glute activation exercises on the mornings when I don’t do the longer workout (just 1x20 glute bridges and 1x10 side lying leg raises on each side). It seems to be helping me with remembering to use my glutes while walking.

Okay, so maybe sitting without leaning back against something is key. Just thinking about that makes me feel tired. Alas.       Then why are other muscles always taking up the slack for my nonexistent glutes?     Indeed, I suppose I cannot. But I'm still hoping activation, exercises, and focusing on the glutes while walking will help them be stronger and more active. I do switch position a lot during the day, but I usually sit with feet up or crossed and leaning against something, because that is the best for my fatigue. I spend relatively little time sitting in a typical seated position with feet on the floor.      I do feel like the strength training I did so far has made standing and walking less burdensome than it used to be. It makes sense because holding up my body weight is work of a fixed amount, so more strength would make it relatively less intense. Or in other words, increasing max strength means that holding up my body weight requires a lower percentage of max strength.   Oh, interesting, how did yoga help your posture?

Good luck with the interview. And versus Slovakia.

Also lake photo from yesterday: (Same 1 that I took of the bridge)

GORGEOUS photos!!!! ❤️    Hope your rash eases     Sending love Rookie xx

Hey all. Been busy few days for me.    I got through to interview stage for a job application. aaaghhhhh   Interview is tomorrow at 10am - in person in Manchester.    So been prepping for that over the last couple of days, plus sorting bedroom out (clothes etc and new chest of drawers) doing laundry.    Watching the footy, and Glastonbury festival highlights!   Going to a friends bar later to watch England at 5pm. eeeek.    Then home to watch the other game, plus more interview prep!   Once the interview is done, i need to figure out my training schedule. Want to really focus on this. ❤️ xx

Thank you for this amazing info @Harriet   ❤️

How Saturday went after working 5 hours.... \   There was progress on the dishes... but I created more dishes.  Extra cleaning didn't happen.  And I'm 100% meh on my point system this morning. Going to still add up points later and maybe next week cash out.    But I'm resetting the game board... I want to be more focused on getting sleep as it has been 3 weeks and less than 5 times have I gone to bed early enough for a good night rest *sigh* On top of it, I keep finding information that says one's health will significantly be better and happier if they get more sleep. Will make part time work even easier.    Going to focus on sleep rest of this challenge with the gameboard rules of Fitness Quest that I'm using.  Still going with the theme, but making the Inner Demons more of a boss fight:  Inner Demon 30 HP I will have 15 HP   There are random scrolls and a few cash wins that will be on the board that helps be interesting.  If I defeat him, I get the bounty of $100 x roll of 6 die If I lose I have to pay $100 toward debt and remove all my apps off my phone for a week ( duh duh.    I feel like I'm getting hang of my work hours which was a stress, but now the whole not sleeping thing is meh...    To clarify be in bed by 10:15 pm If I get 7/7 I will push it back 5 mins as my goal is 9 pm  (I think, it's like weight loss might not know until I get there).  Realize this might take rest of the year.... *sigh* But this has been a struggle for 9 years with NF. 6 months of getting  a goal solid can be better than nothing of what I've had.    Okay going to work on my living room a bit today for my date. *setup a comfy place*.  Will have to figure out everything else in between.     

Yesterday I hit my water goal plus some.  And I brushed and did mouthwash in the PM. My toothbrush was misplaced a bit after the cottage and I finally put the effort in and found it last night. I also made some good progress on cleaning the kitchen because I guess roomy is thinking he's also on vacation with his brother. 🥲 And cooking in it was such a struggle. I did however manage to make 2 dinners I'm a row despite the state of the kitchen. Friday I made a bastardized version of bulgogi on rice with a cucumber salad. Yesterday I made BBQ chicken and we had potato salad with it.    Today's plans are inspired by the shops being closed tomorrow for a holiday - small grocery shop  - go to bank to get out board for Daisy - pick up dog food for Luna and Poncho - go to barn to pay board (which went up $25 yesterday 🥲)