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JCU

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  • ♥️ @CODawn, @Tileenah
  • Basics
  • No walk, but I've been working on putting together our new grill
  • I... made a mistake...
  • It's 2 hours of work I have to redo, but I've done it already, so I know what I'm doing!
  • There has been some yelling, some cursing, and some ranting
  • (And certain older people need to understand how that's GOOD to get everything out...)
  • Now onto food and something funny to calm down...
  • Here, have some kittens
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  • Good: started grill construction outside
  • Happy: it's going to be a very pretty (very big) grill when done
 

JCU

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  • Thank you, @Tileenah
  • Basics
  • Didn't do tricep dips
  • My shoulders were not up to that at all
  • Finished the grill!
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  • It's very big, indeed
  • It also only took me 30 minutes
  • How fast things go when you know what you're doing...
  • I had a busy morning, active afternoon, and quiet evening
  • A very good day!
  • And! The rhododendrons are in bloom!
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  • How pretty!
  • I adore it when the natural light is so good!
  • Good: finished grill
  • Happy: it's been a very pleasant day
 

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  • ♥️ @NancyTree
  • Basics Today & Tomorrow
  • Bee and Tyler tomorrow!
  • I am so looking forward to seeing them
  • I've realigned my sleep schedule in preparation for the visit
  • Will I be able to keep it up?

  • :gotq:
  • Dad has planned a Memorial Day party for this weekend
  • On one hand: cooking! yay!
  • On the other hand: people! boo!
  • I get to try a new recipe, so there's that
  • Bees, Nobu cuddled again
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  • He's just so gorgeous!!
  • (I made a very annoying noise to get him to turn!)
  • Good: all chores done in preparation for a rest day tomorrow
  • Happy: kitten!
 

JCU

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  • ♥️ @CODawn
  • Daily Exercise w EC
  • I am feeling both better and sore
  • Excellent visit!
  • I will be dropping the tricep dips, though
  • I knew my traps were tight, but the amount of work Bee had to do?
  • 😬
  • I'm going to either find a different workout for them, or modify this one for weights
  • Either way, it'll be a break until June!
  • Awesome news:
  • Bee has started a new practice!
  • I was worried I'd have to lose her, but she moved even closer to me!
  • I'll be walking to my appointments!
  • (Mind, someone will be picking me up. Walking even half a mile after seeing Bee? Ha.)
  • It's such an excellent opportunity for Bee and I could not be happier or prouder!
  • Nobu cuddled again!
  • And!
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  • Casper and Nox were sunbathing!
  • My silly kittens!
  • Good: I needed that visit
  • Happy: Bee is so much more settled and happy!
 

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  • ♥️ @NancyTree, @Anek
  • Basics
  • Today was shopping for the party
  • Tomorrow will be cooking
  • Much more fun!
  • I accidentally got shrimp sushi and it was good?
  • I need to give shrimp another try!
  • It's been a very pleasant day
  • Good: got everything on my list
  • Happy: always lovely when something new is good!
 

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  • Basics
  • All the cooking is done!
  • Though the Crocs are awesome for most things, being in the kitchen for more than 4 hours is too much
  • Definitely feeling it in my feet and back
  • But now I know!
  • I'm not sure about the pinto bean cake
  • My food processor must not have been big enough because I had some unground beans
  • I'll find out tomorrow!
  • If it is good, I'll use the blender next time
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  • I could not figure out what he sensed...
  • Silly kitten!
  • Good: finished everything
  • Happy: Es tomorrow!
 

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  • Basics
  • Bees, I am so sore!
  • When I was told there would be kids at the party, I didn't know they'd be so young
  • 6.5 and 3.5
  • (I was informed the .5 is very important 😂)
  • So. much. energy!
  • I have become much better at Frisbee, though!
  • Plus, it got me away from everyone else!
  • Kids are great
  • Everyone liked the food, too!
  • We didn't serve the pinto bean cake, but my siblings liked it!
  • My sister said it was like eating a spoonful of peanut butter (but in a good way)
  • And my brother took much smaller bites and said it was surprisingly refreshing
  • So I may be making it again someday!
  • And my felines were all good and Nobu allowed the kids to pet him!
  • It's been a good day
  • Good: spent several hours outside
  • Happy: took a walk with my sister
 

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  • Basics
  • That was... all abs...
  • :cry:
  • Other than exercising, it's been a relaxing day
  • Dad had off and we spent the day reclining on opposite couches
  • Mostly quiet, entirely calm
  • The only thing better would have been a kitten!
  • Speaking of kittens!
  • Things that need to go to the attic are blocking the guest bedroom door
  • So I've had kittens at night!
  • Nox on my bed, Nobu in my papasan
  • And!
  • I woke to Nox at my feet!
  • It's been a glorious day!
  • Good: got through all that ab work
  • Happy: it really has been a wonderfully calm day
 

JCU

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  • Basics
  • Foundation Program
  • :completed: (again)
  • lower abs Challenge
  • :completed:
  • Super glad to know Foundation was much easier this time around!
  • lower abs clicked at about day 23
  • Glad it's done though; it definitely got boring in the end
  • I'll be redoing a program next month, but probably adding the new yoga program as well
  • It depends on June's challenge
  • I fought with my bed today
  • I won!
  • New summer comforter is on!
  • Mom and I are going to attempt to make a new bed cover in the coming days
  • Wish us luck...
  • Good: wandered outside to look at the flowers
  • Happy: look at these beautiful clematis!
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:thanks: @Tileenah, @HellYeah, @Fremen, @Anek, @Whirly, @roman!

  • Daily Exercise w EC
  • Laundry is done and fabric has been bought
  • Not a bad day!
  • We're going to Canada tomorrow!
  • Trying a new restaurant that has a great deal of gluten free, which is lovely
  • My brother is definitely joining us, but his girlfriend and my sister may come, too
  • That would be wonderful!
  • Nobu has been enjoying the back room very much
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  • He's still small, but can take up so much room...
  • Silly kitten decided to play with my hair last night
  • Had me giggling away!
  • Good: chores done
  • Happy: Canada! maybe sister!
 

JCU

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  • :thanks: @Froud, @TheLibrarian, @BetaCorvi
  • Basics
  • This month's routine:
  • Daily Exercise w EC
  • 30 Days of HIIT Program (again)
  • Zen Program
  • Epic Glutes Challenge
  • Splits Exercises
  • Redoing HIIT for the 3rd (?) time
  • I was going to do something with my triceps, but I think the programs will help with that
  • Canada was wonderful
  • My sister rode with us, so we had a some great conversations
  • The restaurant was a new try and we were all so pleased
  • The majority of the menu was gluten free with no alternative
  • (Including poutine and fried fish!!)
  • We all ate well and very happily
  • And there was a very good pup at our favorite store!
  • On top of all of that, my brother can get me into the Black Veil Brides/Ville Valo concert!
  • I like BVB, but I've followed VV since HIM!
  • Barring catastrophe, I will be at that concert!!
  • And!
  • Look at this goof!
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  • I wonder if he's seen the kittens get attention like this and decided to try?
  • Good & Happy: excellent day!
 

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  • :thanks: @Gandhalfit!
  • Basics
  • Today has been incredibly relaxing
  • I allowed myself to sleep in!
  • (9:30! I'm almost back to a good schedule)
  • Casper has been demanding more attention and it's lovely
  • Such a soft kitty!
  • (He has thicker fur than the kittens. Curious if that'll change as they get older.)
  • Mama knows me so well
  • She got me this and I squealed. Loudly.
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  • It's so cute!!
  • Good: calm, quiet day
  • Happy: Grogu!!
 

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  • :thanks: @NancyTree
  • Daily Exercise w EC
  • I strained something in my leg yesterday and everything hurts
  • Didn't even try the yoga with it feeling like this
  • Babying and stretching have been my day
  • Otherwise, it's not been a bad day
  • Casper cuddled until Nobu tried to join in
  • Did not need that spat on my lap
  • It's cooling off after a very warm week
  • (High 20s with no rain)
  • That means kittens want more attention!
  • And just acting sillier
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  • We don't know what he was looking at, but he lunged and barely caught himself!
  • And then I was very glad to be cross dominant because I was not moving
  • For anything
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  • Can you blame me?
  • Good: sushi for lunch
  • Happy: had a necessary and very good nap
 

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  • Basics Yesterday and Today
  • Minus splits stretching
  • And only one set of burpees in HIIT
  • My leg is much better, but I wasn't able to do those
  • The kittens were kittening a lot today
  • Nobu followed me to all sorts of places
  • I didn't get cuddles, but I got his attention
  • It's a win!
  • Mama made scones and it took me half of one to realize they're gluten free
  • My brother should be very happy!
  • The first festival of the season is next weekend
  • Lots of prep happening!
  • Good: eating a salad instead of sweets
  • Happy: summer plans are being made! Festivals! Waterfront attractions! Shakespeare in the Park!
 

JCU

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  • Basics
  • It's been a strange day, and I don't know why
  • My timing has been off all day
  • (Including lunch for breakfast and completely forgetting work schedules)
  • It's not been a bad day, though!
  • Especially because Nobu cuddled
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  • He stole my better hand. It was a bit difficult
  • Have any of you read or seen Measure for Measure by Shakespeare?
  • I will not be seeing Romeo & Juliet, so I'm curious how MfM will be
  • Good: salad for lunch
  • Happy: kitten followed me around again today!
 

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"Every world spins in pain. If there is any kind of supreme being... it is up to all of us to become his moral superior. Vetinari/Pratchett"
I've read MfM but it was ages ago.. I remember enjoying it though
 

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  • Thank you, @Gandhalfit!
  • Basics
  • Considering how full I've been the last 2 days, I'm going to try eating lunch for breakfast more often
  • I tend to crave salty and savory first thing, anyway
  • I'm also eating less at supper when having a salad at lunchtime
  • Sometimes change is fun!
  • I've not done much today
  • Cuddled some with Nobu
  • Talked a bit with my brother
  • Commiserated with my sister over this:
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  • Some people...
  • Not a bad day!
  • Good: fuller while eating less
  • Happy: cherries!!
 

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  • They really do, @Tileenah!
  • Basics
  • I'm craving sweets much less with this change to my eating!
  • Want more caffeine, which does actually make sense, though is frustrating
  • At least I prefer tea for caffeine
  • Mom is helping me put a very simple bracelet together
  • It should be done tomorrow morning!
  • I've forgotten so much about simple crafting
  • Thankfully my mom is quite good!
  • Tyler tomorrow!
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  • This brat, Bees...
  • He growled at Nobu when he jumped to my lap and then left himself!
  • So I had neither!
  • Harrumph
  • Good: pleasantly full
  • Happy: for being an unplanned project, this bracelet is turning out lovely!
 

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  • Basics
  • This morning I learned I'm excessively ticklish on my scalp
  • Nobu taught me this by grabbing my head and attempting to groom me
  • Those tiny claw pricks had me laughing
  • And then Tyler set me right again
  • The visit ended excellently!
  • A patient brought in his kitten! 2 months old! I got to hold her!
  • :hope:
  • Then I came home and Nobu wanted my hair again
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  • He fell asleep like this!
  • My goofy kitten...
  • My bracelet is done!
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  • I'm going to experiment with some things, but I love it!
  • I'm getting used to the small bits too, which is great
  • Good: making more difficult things for lunch
  • Happy: all the kittens!
 

JCU

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  • Thank you, @Tileenah, @Gandhalfit, @Anek! :ss:
  • Daily Exercise w EC
  • I'm postponing everything but the daily exercise until Sunday
  • Today was much busier than I expected getting everything together for the festival
  • I Jenga'd that car so well!
  • My seat is so hemmed in it's quiet funny
  • Tomorrow should be fun!
  • (Sincerely; the museum grounds are extensive and I have 6 hours to enjoy everything!)
  • 6 am start, but I can sleep the hour drive
  • Early night for this Bee
  • Good: tomorrow morning is going to be a breeze
  • Happy: I did everything I wanted tonight!
  • (I'm ridiculously pleased with my Tetris skills!)
 
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