Ugh. Went to get the farm share, and I was feeling dizzy and broke into a sweat before I got out of the building. Okay, Universe, maybe this crankiness and insomnia thing is me still being sick.   I had a lunchtime meeting with a new writing student, and then felt wiped out. I ended up napping for about an hour before the call with Georgia, which went well.   I feel pretty lousy, even just sitting around doing nothing, so I begged off the band booster meeting for tonight and I’m going to take a pill and go to sleep.  Maybe I’ll feel better by tomorrow and can make it to the game.

Taking a DMing break sounds wise. It's easy to feel like it is your responsibility to keep the table going, but it really isn't and I'm glad your players are being cool about it.   I've also been eyeing up some other systems. So many games, so little time!

Tuesday - W2D2 Tuesday's adventure was a trip into London, to see the High Rollers live show   First thing was Crossfit - a longass EMOM of heavy thrusters and legless rope climbs (arms only, not drunk... unfortunately).   Did some painting in the morning, but didn't manage to quite finish my mini. Got in well over the 15 minutes needed for the West Marches side quest though.   Then up to London, where I spent an absolute ton of money on food and drink before and at the High Rollers show. Calories were tracked at 5,263 The show itself was amazing - so bizarre to see hundreds (maybe thousands?) of people turning up to watch some nerds play D&D. Great night.   Got home about half midnight and crashed straight into bed. Apart from the spending money, a successful day for goals too.   Wednesday W2D3 Wednesday's adventure was a nice walk at a national park, followed by a day chilling on the sofa with beige food. It was nice an relaxing.   No money spend (we did stop for beige food, but that's groceries, not part of the goal), updated here, and even finished my wizard mini:              

It never does get normal.    Things are still progressing well. I'm still keeping on top of daily meditation, which is the cornerstone of all this. It's really about overall wellness, rather than peak performance. To that end, I'm still staying active each day. Some days that only means a walk, but most days it means more.

I didn't manage to add any gems today. I read the applications and went for a walk. My chest hurts a fair bit, and my neck feels like it is being squeezed. I am reasonably sure it's inflammation of the cartilage between the ribs and the sternum and not a heart problem. But it's a little difficult not to be nervous about it. I feel uncertain about how to proceed with the exercise. How can I be so frail??? Why do I always get sick or injured and have to take time off so I never make progress? What can I actually do that will work? 

What do you do when you dance for fun? I've thought it might be fun to do, but I'm not quite sure how. I haven't done much dancing since I stopped ballet after middle school. Except line dancing at some weddings. That's loads of fun, but it kind of requires a bunch of people and more space than I have in my house.

It's a slow start, but Guglug grins a toothy grin as parts of the map start coming together. Satisfied that he's finished in one area, he moves to the next, carefully cross referencing his translations, and Niko's, with the terrain features of the map.   I didn't see this in time to start working on it on Monday, but got mini painting done Tuesday and Wednesday, so 2 hexes down. I've also finished a wizard mini (admittedly I'm a little behind) and put a base coat on a little gnome figure.

Thank you! I also find, if you know the language but aren't super proficient, it's quite good to watch the show with subtitles in the original language. Something about being able to see the words at the same time as hearing them makes it easier to follow.

I've seen all the advice, of course. Sigh. 

Date: 19/09/24   All is solved by walking Total min exercise     Walk 30-60 min             The strong anvil 5 min Hindu pushup     5 min Hindu squat     5 min  bridge             Clothes maketh the gender-neutral man Jacket and tie     A nice close shave             Dawn is friend to the muses Kept 8-10 schedule   N Kept 10-12 schedule   N Kept 12-2 schedule   N Kept 2-4 schedule   N Kept 4-6 schedule     Sleep issue. I see. 0   Rest is the best medicine 6-8 hours of sleep     In bed by midnight   N AM writing exercise   N AM meditation   N PM writing exercise     PM meditation     Interoception meditation