In 2019, I added to my daily journal entries by recording three positive things that happened or occurred to me on that day. I don’t know if anyone besides me will find value in this, but in the case that I might inspire someone else to add this to their mindset, I offer my 2019 positives list…
Of course, I’m human so I missed some days. And, that’s OK.
2019 Positives
|
Date
|
Positives
|
|
01/02:
|
Added positives to my list;
had a fun video chat w/Cat & Karen;
Great lunch w/Eric & Mike
|
|
01/03:
|
There are hook/loop converters;
FB kept me from worrying about mom/dad;
Moving my career forward with education
|
|
01/04:
|
I had enough propane to do the whole sign;
The sign turned out AMAZING;
No naps today
|
|
01/05:
|
The sign board looks AMAZING;
got in a great ride at Oaks;
Only one trip to Home Depot
|
|
01/06:
|
Basement is clean!;
Finally found the red floppy frisbee;
Discovered Endo’s backyard escape route.
|
|
01/07:
|
Got to start finishing the sign;
coming home to a clean house;
|
|
01/08:
|
Endo found a dollar!;
Blew off another work day;
|
|
01/09:
|
Found Endo’s lost boot;
Got to see Mariah for 15 secs;
slow leak on FTB isn’t a flat
|
|
01/10:
|
I’m able to help my kids with $;
BABOK V3 delivered
|
|
01/11:
|
30 minutes of bragging at catch-up meeting;
another successful [REDACTED] work week;
|
|
01/12:
|
Time with Jenna;
Time with Braelyn;
Time with Nicole
|
|
01/13:
|
Endo listens to “leave it” when snowkiting;
The repair on the kite was perfect;
I was able to fix staining issues on the dog puzzles
|
|
01/14:
|
You CAN mix stains to get custom colors;
I didn’t get sited for not shoveling my walk yet
|
|
01/15:
|
|
|
01/16:
|
I didn’t get frustrated at Kroger;
got the sidewalk cleared, finally
|
|
01/17:
|
Jenna may come over Sunday;
Endo let me nap;
I didn’t snack all night
|
|
01/18:
|
My plan for the sign worked perfectly!
Jenna relies on me for weather;
|
|
01/19:
|
Fell asleep wishing Jenna luck;
remembering you have York patties in the freezer;
Frankie didn’t break when she fell and I was able to glue her back on
|
|
01/20:
|
I pulled the word cellulose out of my ass when I needed it;
The poly on the sign is looking amazing;
The knee feels better
|
|
01/21:
|
I think I’m ok with the satin/dull poly;
organization feels good;
I HAVE A 7M KITE!
|
|
01/22:
|
The small frizbee flies well;
|
|
01/23:
|
Endo heeled for a mile!;
Some of the pallet wood is good
|
|
01/24:
|
It’s not lymphoma;
Andrea is reconnecting w/her mom;
1:15 on the trainer
|
|
01/25:
|
Mike counts on me;
My parents are still alive (Norman B);
|
|
01/26:
|
I don’t know that I have cancer;
Endo worked on up-up and in-my-hand;
only one flat today
|
|
01/27:
|
Chris and I are on the same page about [REDACTED]
|
|
01/28:
|
Bad glue up cost me only glue price;
|
|
01/29:
|
Martin is willing to mentor me;
Phil thinks I should have been there, too; Nick likes the PM role |
|
01/30:
|
I can be [REDACTED]’s rock
|
|
01/31:
|
|
|
02/01:
|
No negative thoughts after tapering meds for a week
|
|
02/02:
|
The basement is only a little wet;
|
|
02/03:
|
Safe ride on the road;
Riding road in Feb!
|
|
02/04:
|
The network cable reached;
I didn’t need to hit a stud;
It wasn’t Giardia
|
|
02/05:
|
The table fit down the stairs;
I rocked it at work today
|
|
02/06:
|
Endo is so smart;
It wasn’t my wallet that was stolen and found by the creek
|
|
02/07:
|
Sewing machine arrived!
I got in a work out;
Nice warm evening
|
|
02/08:
|
The ice returned!
Sewing machine didn’t blow up on me;
Endo is doing well with ‘heel’;
It wasn’t a “no” when I asked about pallets
|
|
02/09:
|
I may have found a great source of scrap wood;
People recognize Endo;
People see how smart Endo is
|
|
02/10:
|
Amazon sent me free bling;
found video on dishwasher
|
|
02/11:
|
Free wood!
Mariah is a perfectionist.
|
|
02/12:
|
Nobody got frustrated sewing;
They want to finish tomorrow
|
|
02/13:
|
Andrea/Jenna have a pragmatic approach;
|
|
02/14:
|
I got 90% done with heater install;
Endo submitted… eventually;
I got a VD greeting
|
|
02/15:
|
The heater works;
I did it on my own;
Endo found a toy
|
|
02/16:
|
The Cabela’s in Louisville is near a grassy area to play frisbee in
|
|
02/17:
|
Kruzel B&B is as awesome as always;
the dogs didn’t actually get to fight.
|
|
02/18:
|
Jenna is handling things well;
I got to fill my water tank at Julie’s;
|
|
02/19:
|
I had a great ride WITH and WITHOUT Endo
|
|
02/20:
|
I made it!
Mom remembered me.
|
|
02/21:
|
A 3 is better than the effort I put in
|
|
02/22:
|
The ‘rents have a firm grip on their situation
|
|
02/23:
|
I was able to get a new chain installed
|
|
02/24:
|
Nobody died
|
|
02/25:
|
I feel good about doing the right thing
|
|
02/26:
|
Endo did better getting in the car by the end of the trip
|
|
03/04:
|
I kept my shit together (mostly);
Most things fit on the tool wall;
Jenna shared something persona with me
|
|
03/06:
|
I did a good thing for Andrea today
|
|
03/07:
|
My superiors have my back and understand;
|
|
03/08:
|
The dishwasher didn’t leak;
Phil stood up for me with Chris/Alex;
Endo let me do his nails NO FUSS!
|
|
03/09:
|
Trent is sending me a USB hub
Steve didn’t suffer long
DC shoes are as good as 5Ten on bikes
|
|
03/10:
|
We had a blast at the park
Endo pulls hard on skates
Cliff is going to see mom & pops
I ate better today (or less anyway)
|
|
03/11:
|
I got heard
The 5 days is per funeral, not per year
Endo is so loved
|
|
03/12:
|
Putting together PPT slides is a no-brainer, now
Urban exploring was fun
The drama isn’t at my doorstep (yet)
|
|
03/13:
|
There are laws that apply
|
|
03/14:
|
I got to plane the important boards before I hit a nail
It was so nice outside that I had windows open
We didn’t get the severe weather they predicted
|
|
03/15:
|
I was able to find a lot of comps that were higher than the 12.5k that I paid
I was able to contribute to putting out a fire at work even on funeral leave
|
|
03/17:
|
I found the gopro
I didn’t get accused of stealing the mail
I did the right thing with someone’s mail found on tracks
|
|
03/18:
|
The glue up looks good
|
|
03/20:
|
Interview with iii.com went well bu not enough money
|
|
03/21:
|
My ideas are good, they just aren’t worth doing
I was 2 days ahead of the need at work
Chelsea is back tomorrow – should get an offer
|
|
03/22:
|
I don’t think [REDACTED] knows that I know
Phil is looking into training budget and bonus eligibility
|
|
03/23:
|
I can always go back to the old through axle
Andrea got to see Aiden today
Endo was able to tell me “no” for a ride
|
|
03/24:
|
Stop is rock solid
Wait is rock solid
My windows didn’t get broken
|
|
03/25:
|
[REDACTED] is not taking 1/2 measures
Endo was good all day
I found more things in the dummies kit that I can use
|
|
03/26:
|
I found my stuffed olives in the fridge right after I realized I didn’t have eggs
Nicole likes to hang out with me
|
|
03/27:
|
Got my walk away number + $423
My hair can wait until Fri
Endo did 8 miles and still wanted to play
Nicole wants to make a hoodie
|
|
03/28:
|
Met adam on the trail – quad rider
Endo broke his red ball
|
|
03/29:
|
I paid off my student loans
I will have an interview soon for PM
|
|
03/30:
|
I got to spend 6 hours w/Chris
I found more vans in Indi
|
|
03/31:
|
I can take my time car shopping for the new van
|
|
04/01:
|
Walked the girls home from school
Nicole has her heart set on making a hoodie
|
|
04/03:
|
Kite Session #2 for 2019
I didn’t die on the lake
Julie made it to Toledo
Asshole is busted!
|
|
04/04:
|
A new lighter only costs $0.50
Endo came when I called him even though he had left the yard
Endo brought me a pot-pipe
|
|
04/05:
|
I resisted a drinking trigger
Saw genuine pride in Julie when I mentioned my student loans
|
|
04/06:
|
A truck and a 16′ trailer will fit in the driveway
Olivia can throw a frisbee
Super computer only $200
|
|
04/08:
|
[REDACTED] credit score
Found a truck
Got a great loan rate
|
|
04/09:
|
Got a better rate on the truck!
Practice interview cost me only gas money
|
|
04/10:
|
UTMC registration went well
|
|
04/11:
|
Did social things
Got an alumni discount on tickets
heated seats are a hit
|
|
04/12:
|
No skin cancer!
Doctor was hawt
|
|
04/14:
|
Kite repair is easy
I have access to ripstop locally
|
|
04/19:
|
Second interview went really well
I can hold my own in any IT convo
median salary is $[REDACTED]
|
|
04/21:
|
Got to ride with friends
Survived the road ride with zero bad passes
|
|
04/23:
|
I didn’t get a rejection from [REDACTED]
I was recognized for my efforts on a call with [REDACTED]
Endo behaved at the beach
|
|
04/24:
|
It booted right up
Endo had a great goose chasing bike ride
I was able to set up the router easy peasy
|
|
04/26:
|
Patience paid off
Not much was done this week but I kept busy
|
|
04/27:
|
Time with Chris/Cliff was fun
Endo was good while I was at the movie
Great bike ride at the park
|
|
04/28:
|
Nobody drowned
Endo listened at the beach
Endo still digs a bath
|
|
04/31:
|
I had $100 in 20s to deposit instead
|
|
05/04:
|
First solo ride in over a year felt good
Endo didn’t go far when he got out
45 minutes of “heel” was awesome
|
|
05/09:
|
I managed to refrain from emailing [REDACTED]
|
|
05/10:
|
I managed to refrain from emailing [REDACTED] again!
|
|
05/16:
|
It wasn’t my house that burned
I was able to get the fire department there quickly
Nobody was home
|
|
05/17:
|
I didn’t have to completely unload the truck
Endo had fun at MBSP
I eased my boss into the “I quit” convo by opening another door
|
|
05/18:
|
Foiling is fun and challenging
I rode on the road and didn’t die
I went a second day without flavored water to test the poopies issue
|
|
05/19:
|
Foiling is easier day 2
Endo was good while I was gone
I precleaned
|
|
05/20:
|
Ryan made it back to shore x2
I remembered to unload everything
I found a way to hang the foil board
|
|
05/21:
|
The lawn can wait another day for mowing
Got a proactive update from [REDACTED]
That update was ‘stay tuned’
|
|
05/22:
|
I burned evening calories instead of eating evening calories
Nancy liked my feedback
Nancy is bringing much needed energy
|
|
05/23:
|
Got my day started at 5:30 – I think I’ve got this figured out
Nancy is a powerful force
Nancy does Scrum differently
|
|
05/24:
|
9.7 miles and he still has energy
Taper jig should work well
Got a call from the Kantar recruiter
|
|
05/25:
|
I was able to do the sill without help
it didn’t rain hard while I was doing the sill
A 10″ board would be better but an 8″ board worked
|
|
05/26:
|
2 rides today
Cheese works for “come” training
|
|
05/27:
|
Both sills fit the first time
I remembered insulation on one of them
Putting insulation in the one I forgot is easy
|
|
05/28:
|
I was able to work from the beach
I didn’t get blown out to sea
|
|
05/29:
|
I feel energized at work
Zero bad passes on today’s ride
Endo was good all day
|
|
05/30:
|
Taco Salad for 1 is possible and easy
It may just be a sprain
|
|
05/31:
|
I got the splinter out
I got the bike fixed
Endo was good most of the day
|
|
06/01:
|
The hail didn’t damage the truck
I got the window in and secured before the rain/hail
Endo is adapting
|
|
06/02:
|
Got in a ride solo
Didn’t break any boards today
Made an even more complex cut for the last sill
|
|
06/03:
|
Interview went well
I am loved
Shipped the 13 Fuel
|
|
06/04:
|
zero bad passes
made it into the office
Mike says Morgan is awesome
|
|
06/05:
|
Day started with belly rubs and kisses and a lot of love
Second interview went well
|
|
06/06:
|
I got dropped!
I still averaged 20.9 with some help
Oh… and I got the job
|
|
06/07:
|
Worked from riverside in the hammock
Spent time w/Chris
Chris rode his bike!
No offer came today! (Good news because they probably need approval for the raise amount)
|
|
06/08:
|
6 hours under a kite
Foiling is improving
Chris let Endo out for me
poopies stopped before I left for MBSP
|
|
06/09:
|
router/joiner works great
figured out the stop on the planer
Endo got to lay outside for a bit
I didn’t get rained on
|
|
06/10:
|
Spent time w/Jenna
Braelyn decorated my pants
Got an awesome day on the water
|
|
06/11:
|
Flour didn’t hurt the floor
Bike ride was uneventful
Barron was close to home
|
|
06/12:
|
Bonus kite session
I’ve got foiling down pat
Muscle pain in new spots! (From foiling)
|
|
06/13:
|
I have Julie
Michael is ok with that
Endo and Jack got along… Mostly
|
|
06/14:
|
They spelled my name right
I arrived ok
I got hugs right away
|
|
06/15:
|
[REDACTED] is way more than I was making
Jenna is an awesome photographer
Pops was able to cover my trailer check
|
|
06/16:
|
I think I helped Jenna mentally
Endo is good at skateboarding
The sign is in great shape, still
|
|
06/17:
|
I didn’t crunch the trailer day 1
They DID add the spring on the side door
The drive went well with nobody pissing me off
|
|
06/18:
|
Safe trip
Endo got along with Blue
I got to drop off the sign to Brittany
|
|
06/19:
|
The replacement caulk was way cheaper
The ‘scratch’ on the trailer was a bug
The paper roll is at Mom & Pops’ house
Nicole is still on me about sewing
I used “shipfree” and saved $15 on a whim
|
|
06/20:
|
The pizza idea was a success
Nicole picked a cute outfit
Endo walked on a loose leash w/Nicole
|
|
06/21:
|
I didn’t fall off the ladder
|
|
06/22:
|
I’ll have extra green paint forever
Paint looks good
I didn’t die crawling on the roof
|
|
06/23:
|
I slept until 8a
unexpected 3 hour kitefoil session
Finished the green (I think)
|
|
06/24:
|
Rick was happy for me
I had something to report for Wed
I bought the right locks for the trailer
|
|
06/25:
|
I got to work from the beach
Endo went swimming
Endo went swimming twice
|
|
06/26:
|
I don’t need the church bench
I ate what I had rather than shopping early
|
|
06/27:
|
I switched jobs just as [REDACTED] came out with a TextAI killer
The batteries from the van are ok
The new chairs are awesome
|
|
06/28:
|
Endo isn’t afraid of the chairs after falling off one
Nick seemed jovial about my promotion
I ate what I had in the house again
|
|
06/29:
|
I kept all my toenails
I got to help out with the clinic
I didn’t get hurt riding the longer mast
|
|
06/30:
|
Finished all the dark paint in one day
Didn’t get paint on my glasses
Didn’t waste any gas going to MBSP
Trimmed the bushes
|
|
07/01:
|
Nancy took it well
We’re not going to tell the team for another week which will give me time to prepare
31 miles with the BG crew
|
|
07/02:
|
Took care of the thing that kept me awake
Cardboard dries out
I got enough cardboard
|
|
07/03:
|
I’m capable of ramping up at work
Julie & Robin make time for me
Michael actually came back and talked with us
|
|
07/04:
|
I finished the painting (almost)
Endo swam after ducks
|
|
07/05:
|
Pulled all the interior in one day
Got rid of the barbie car
Exercised early and relaxed late
|
|
07/06:
|
Endo loves his new toy
Shopping around saved me $100
brush painting is better
|
|
07/07:
|
Everyone is good at something that others don’t know/do
Mark had the tool I needed
I got up on the 36″ mist
|
|
07/08:
|
Insulation is done (except the doors)
WOG but dry kites
I didn’t need stitches for the cut that could have been MUCH worse
|
|
07/09:
|
I didn’t die when the truck passed
I can hold my own and pull, too
Nicole asked about Endo
|
|
07/12:
|
I had 99% of the stuff needed for the bridles
|
|
07/13:
|
hTe bridle helped
I learned a new way to relaunch
Clinic was a success
|
|
07/14:
|
Did 2 hours of work on the trailer
Decided on rivnuts for the rear jacks
|
|
07/15:
|
bought the wall boards
found out I can get the cables made at Lowe’s
Worked with Endo on “Front” and “Side”
|
|
07/16:
|
Nancy says she’ll miss me
I’m getting closer to being engaged elsewhere
Endo worked on Front
|
|
07/17:
|
I learned what I won’t do in the trailer
I have enough cardboard to do it again
Salad for dinner
|
|
07/18:
|
I applied myself and got shit done
Did an early ride w/Endo before it got hot
Endo isn’t afraid to swim after yesterday’s long swim
|
|
07/19:
|
I don’t have 99 problems and a bitch ain’t one
I might get to keep my early hours!
ENDO GOT YOGA, FINALLY!
|
|
07/10:
|
We crossed to wood tick
Stir fry is good even without rice
I got more cardboard for another mock-up
|
|
07/21:
|
I didn’t lose any screws
I’ve got a better hang of getting on the board
I have a design that I really like for the trailer
|
|
07/21:
|
I found a place in Hudson Mi for trailer windows!
Solar panels and a kite on the same day!
|
|
07/22:
|
Actually, the kite came next day
|
|
07/23:
|
I can use underlayment for ceilings
I got the roof vent in… mostly
Finished putting on the leveling jacks
|
|
07/24:
|
I can use 10G wire for the rest
I was able to keep fairly busy
More stuff arrives tomorrow
|
|
07/25:
|
The roof didn’t cave in when I put my weight on it
The batteries went in perfectly
All the wiring is done… for now
|
|
07/26:
|
The solar system WORKS!
I got an email from [REDACTED]
Phil took time away from PTO to say goodbye
|
|
07/27:
|
I LOVE the new SST
I didn’t ruin any wood today
Walls all fit – need to trim a bit.
|
|
07/28:
|
Volunteering is good for the soul
People I don’t know know Endo
I kept busy
|
|
07/29:
|
Chris has a flexible schedule
I didn’t waste time chasing storm wind
$60 for the kite cabinet and bed frame… not bad
|
|
07/30:
|
Only one mistake on the ceiling. Ok… 2
One trip to Lowes. One trip!
More progress even without windows
|
|
07/31:
|
No new splinters!
All electrical is now working
Only one shopping trip today
|
|
08/01:
|
Kitchen is 88.9% done
Windows look good enough to install
I can keep the toybox at 24″
|
|
08/02:
|
I didn’t have to go all the way to Menards
I have a spare circuit board for the fan
The windows look amazing!
|
|
08/03:
|
The cabinet doors look amazing!
I made TONS of progress today
Restocked on the drink mixes and escaped Walmart
|
|
08/04:
|
I put the wood on the counter facing the right way
I didn’t ding any doors at Lowe’s
I found 7′ wide screen at Lowe’s.com
|
|
08/05:
|
Fuses are cheap – blow some
I can install chargers on the bed uprights
I put the wood away before the rain
|
|
08/06:
|
I got both bed end boards from a single board
I can make slow progress on big tasks
No trips to big box stores!
|
|
08/07:
|
Even my stammering sounds authoritative
I didn’t get a concussion… probably
I had the plywood to make another piece
|
|
08/08:
|
I contributed in a positive way to the backlog grooming
4 hours on the water
Endo was good at the beach
|
|
08/09:
|
I was able to get the same key on new locks (x2)
I found lots of history on KMP KIY and Storefront
The whole damn family was here (minus Mariah)
|
|
08/10:
|
I haven’t injured myself lately
|
|
08/11:
|
The seating area looks good (and tall)
I’ve already found my favorite seat
Got in a ride at Jermain Park
|
|
08/12:
|
I can move stuff forward
The item I got is worth more than the item I ordered
Taking a day off from the build feels good
|
|
08/13:
|
I caught the cut before it was too late… I think
Endo will still go in his cage when told
The adapter I ordered for the soundbar works
|
|
08/14:
|
The weekend is coming
Endo will just go in his cage on his own, too
I just needed to change the input on the soundbar inside
|
|
08/17:
|
The clinic was small and the wind was light
I made all the drawers
Moved the trailer without issue
|
|
08/18:
|
I don’t think I broke anything
All the drawers fit nicely
I didn’t get rained on nor did my wood
|
|
08/19:
|
Coffee didn’t ruin my laptop (again)
YouTube doesn’t have any mouse scroll reactions/elements
Jenna is here!
|
|
08/20:
|
She remains strong
Endo ❤️Jenna
We did an early exercise and didn’t die
|
|
08/21:
|
Savannah can relate to Jenna
The weather station still works and it’s 12v
I solved the locked-in issue (as long as it’s not raining)
|
|
08/22:
|
skipping a day is easy
|
|
08/23:
|
Another promotion, already?
Great/productive meeting w/Corleen
Morgan believes in me
|
|
08/24:
|
I can self rescue well, now
A great release after a great day on the water
I don’t need much to make the trailer functional
|
|
08/25:
|
Slept with the windows open last night
Dry kites on a marginal day
My house is full again
|
|
08/26:
|
My heart is full
Got in a walk between rain showers
Only 1 meeting today and babies didn’t bother it
|
|
08/27:
|
Jenna recognized a weakness and played to the strength
[REDACTED]
Endo’s new letter carrier does treats
|
|
08/28:
|
Trailer is loaded
Bikes are in… for now
Endo does STOP like it’s his job
|
|
09/11:
|
Worked longer than expected
Walked Endo early
Had dinner w/Tim
|
|
09/12:
|
Paul and I click well
2 hours on/in the water
Slack dark-mode is excellent
|
|
09/13:
|
I can still phone it in a bit
[REDACTED] was put in his place
I saw a solution where the dev found none
|
|
09/14:
|
I didn’t lose $131 by leaving my wallet on the lawn
Super active day for Endo – Bike Ride, frisbee and skateboard
I’ve gotten really good at self-rescue
|
|
09/15:
|
They weren’t able to break into the trailer
Pops got oxygen and feels better
I’ve worked my last 5-day work week for the year
|
|
09/16:
|
I got up early
Jenna is being a little honest
The privacy tarp looks ok
|
|
09/17:
|
Got down into the woods – such as they are
New skateboard is good
Endo came home to a treat in the mailbox
|
|
09/18:
|
Crossed to Turtle Island and back
4 hours on the water
|
|
09/19:
|
Android Dark Mode is awesome
Hair cut looks great and I can tip 50% and feel good
Talked to Laxmi as a peer
|
|
09/20:
|
I did my chores
$28k coverage wasn’t expensive
We think it’s just an ear infection
|
|
09/21:
|
Got to see the monsters
I don’t think I annoyed anyone at the gathering
I didn’t crash into any parked cars
|
|
09/22:
|
Endo’s doing well at “skate”
Took a chance on the kite and didn’t have to pay
|
|
09/23:
|
Very little learning curve on the smaller wing
5 hours on the water
No rips in the kite
|
|
09/24:
|
Endo’s “heel” is strong and getter stronger
I got more kudos in the retrospective
I got more kudos from [REDACTED] separately
|
|
09/25:
|
I worked out today
CBD still doing good things
|
|
09/26:
|
My meetings went well
Asking “How can I make this better?” was a win
Endo doesn’t hesitate to skate
|
|
09/27:
|
Worked with Endo on “Down Under” for restaurant behavior
Lunch with Alan/Cliff was fun
Only 4 more work days until the next 4 day weekend!
Looks windy Saturday/Sunday
|
|
09/28:
|
I did 2 sets of 10 today!
I paid attention to Endo and kept him safe
Worked on the trailer!
|
|
09/29:
|
I got 6 hours under the kite today
The new wing is great at going down-wind
PIcs turned out well
|
|
09/30:
|
Sanded a wall today
Contributed to the sprint planning/pokering
I woke up in time for the meeting
|
|
10/01:
|
Endo was stir crazy
Relearning DAX
I got to see Jenna & BBCKCK
|
|
10/02:
|
I stood up for [REDACTED]
Endo was a bit better today
I got the replacement camera
|
|
10/03:
|
Mariah’s concert was short
I didn’t have to swim
We’re still talking about my promotion
|
|
10/04:
|
Sanded to 220 is SO smooth
Endo feels better – full of piss & vinegar
Saw Dr about Metformin and TRT
|
|
10/05:
|
I didn’t have to swim far
Sanding… Got lots done
4 day weekend #2 is going well
|
|
10/06:
|
It was a short swim
The mattress mainly dried out in a day
The expired beard dye didn’t burn
|
|
10/07:
|
Propane cage built
Overhead cabinet built
I quit when I wanted to
|
|
10/11:
|
I worked on the trailer
I sanded the doors up front
Endo listened on our walk
|
|
10/12:
|
An evening w/Friends went well
Did more sanding
Installed the shelves in the toybox
|
|
10/13:
|
Full Oaks Lap +
Kited for an hour
Rain Man is on Netflix
|
|
10/14:
|
Endo did 5 miles
I made it into the office
Nobody stole shit out of the truck
|
|
10/15:
|
Endo behaved great on the trail
We rode 2 days in a row
The retrospective was fun
|
|
10/16:
|
Endo survived a rest day
I may have a line on a gravel bike
Endo’s appetite is back (after 3 days)
|
|
10/17:
|
Morgan is an awesome boss
My Power BI committed tickets UI worked
Mmmm pizza good
|
|
10/18:
|
I was able to get 3 weeks PTO out of the remainder
Electric trailer jack is awesome
Endo was good on the skateboard and the bike
|
|
10/19:
|
I did more sanding in the trailer
Pumpkin carving fun – great tradition continues
The aluminum pole didn’t hit me in the head
|
|
10/20:
|
I made the first step to start working out at least once a week
I sanded the ceiling!
All the wood is burned!
|
|
10/21:
|
Dodged the rain w/Endo
180 but no apnea last night
|
|
10/26:
|
Endo did “Yoga” from just a command for the first time
I worked out w/Brian – First Cross Fit EVER
Julie visited for a minute
|
|
10/29:
|
I got a sheet of plywood for $2
Worked out – CrossFit #2
Crushed it on the rowing machine
|
|
10/30:
|
3rd workout!
Attended required meetings for work even when on PTO
I washed my fatbike
|
|
10/31:
|
The rain will end
The basement stayed dry
I don’t need to feel guilty about cutting out early because I worked on PTO
|
|
11/01:
|
Worked out on my own
Bought equipment for future workouts
More sanding done
|
|
11/02:
|
22 mile ride in the books
Fiddled with the trailer a bit
The balance bike arrived in time
|
|
11/03:
|
Push ups!
Braelyn was excited about her bike
Made significant progress on the trailer
|
|
11/04:
|
Worked out on my own
I knew when to quit
I quit when it was time
|
|
11/05:
|
I didn’t get pulled over – but I should have
Got the car parts I need
Endo doesn’t go far
|
|
11/06:
|
I can use sick days
Replacing the headlight bulb was easy
|
|
11/07:
|
I bit my tongue w/Laxmi
[REDACTED] likes my initiative on Word Cloud
I was able to teach [REDACTED] something
|
|
11/08:
|
Celebrated one year of sobriety with my favorite people tonight
Worked out before dinner
I have a great support group
|
|
11/10:
|
I can learn to like the red ceiling
Hard workout on my own
Worked on the trailer – hard
|
|
11/11:
|
Joined planning meeting at 6:30 – unrested
Endo LOVES the snow (still)
|
|
11/12:
|
The weatherman was right
I made it into the office, anyway
The grape/wildberry doesn’t have asuflame potassium
|
|
11/13:
|
My follow-up fu is strong
My team is strong
Getting up early is easier when it’s hot
|
|
11/14:
|
[REDACTED] mentioned me for a PM job
I’m on a project that has funding/backing
Another hard workout day of my own planning
|
|
11/15:
|
Got in a great ride w/Endo at Swan creek
[REDACTED] reached out to me
Mmmm strawberries
|
|
11/17:
|
Added a new exercise
Did the TABATA even though it hurt
Painted some door trim
|
|
11/19:
|
I have a handle on ALL aspects now
I could have predicted [REDACTED]’s change of prioritites
Another great exercise added to the routine
It’s been 3 weeks. Working out is a habit, now.
|
|
11/20:
|
I found Endo’s boot!
New workout type – AFRAP
Only cost $6 to update my reservation
|
|
11/21:
|
Good things in my catch up
Late walk w/Endo instead of indoor play
Laundry done!
|
|
11/22:
|
It was a good drive
Endo was good in the truck
Staying in a smoking room didn’t kill me
|
|
11/23:
|
Awesome bike ride
Ride didn’t get ruined by bike failure, but it could have
FLORIDA!
|
|
11/27:
|
Got to ride the John Brown
Got to ride the Miller Mile
Endo got props on the trail
|
|
11/31:
|
I avoided a rear-end accident by inches
I made it through the traffic jam quickly
Endo was good during the drive
|
|
12/01:
|
Endo kept up on the longer ride – mostly
|
|
12/02:
|
Brian didn’t kill me, but… almost
I took it easy on my first day back
I was able to lend Chris $
|
|
12/03:
|
I didn’t get stopped while carrying illegally
Endo is capable of restoring ‘come’ and ‘stop’
I got a match on Bumble!
|
|
12/04:
|
We have a new STPM for Enterprise
The sprint planning meeting went well
We’re still 3 sprints
|
|
12/05:
|
I was home to move the car for the leaf pickup guys
[REDACTED]
[ALSO REDACTED]
|
|
12/06:
|
Cut out early – almost
Battle ropes arrived!
Eating right!
|
|
12/07:
|
SQL maint was a success
Hard workout was hard
2 days in a row of protein target hit!
|
|
12/08:
|
I started the boxes
Got a ride w/Endo when I didn’t want to
Hit my protein target, again
|
|
12/09:
|
I successfully added a recipe to myfitnesspal
I got all the stories finished in time
Listened to my body
|
|
12/10:
|
The IT Leadership has good ideas
My pull-ups were solid today
I know I quit too early but I’m ok with that once in a while
|
|
12/11:
|
Mariah is first chair
Mariah’s concerts are getting better and better
The confidence rating is working even on day one
|
|
12/12:
|
Worked on my grip strength
Won $10 Amazon card at holiday party
Hung out with Tim a bit – more to come
|
|
12/13:
|
I can spell clever now
Almost finished one box – and it’s awesome
Jenna’s medical claims are all sorted for the year
|
|
12/14:
|
Finished Jarrod’s Plyo Box
Hard workout with the CrossFit kids
Moved the trailer
|
|
12/15:
|
Dinner with Jenna was wonderful
All the kids want a sleep-over
All the things are clean!
|
|
12/16:
|
Corleen is helpful
She doesn’t blame me (from what I can tell)
The confidence score is better
|
|
12/17:
|
2 Chain Rings is ONLY $60
I’m going to have all the girls!
I can back off on food
|
|
12/18:
|
Only one more workday this year
I’m getting better as a STPM
Challenges feel good – that’s why I keep taking them on
|
|
12/19:
|
Endo learned how to close cupboards/doors today
20 more minutes on the rower (AMA)
[REDACTED] gave me rave reviews
|
|
12/20:
|
Awesome workout with rowing
Girls had fun… so much fun
Endo had fun… and was good
|
|
12/21:
|
Shoulder day works your shoulders hard
Workout + Bike ride!
The crossfit kids are good friends
|
|
12/22:
|
Just a hard bike ride is enough
|
|
12/23:
|
Exercised Endo on long-board at Ottawa Park
Went to see Star Wars w/Chris
Cleaned the driveay and deck
|
|
12/24:
|
I graduated 2 things today (5lbs and 30″)
Endo did 8 miles on the bike
I might have thought of a good way to ask [REDACTED] what’s up
|
|
12/25:
|
Another stress free 12.25
Endo ran hard for 5 miles – no complaints
2 hours on the rower
|
|
12/26:
|
VERY close to an unassisted squat
Stretched instead on a rest day
[REDACTED] is still mine
|
|
12/27:
|
Ran today!
Cleaned the garage today!
Nothing broke when I ran.
|
|
12/28:
|
It could have been worse
I don’t think [REDACTED] holds it against me
|
|
12/29:
|
Toy room cleaned out
Laundry put away (oddball stuff)
Did my Every Day exercises
|
|
12/30:
|
I got a double batch of chili in the crock pot
Donated 2 things today
Got another tax credit if I need it
|
|
12/31:
|
Endo LOVES, LOVES, LOVES the snow… still
Tim got the $20
I’m not a letter carrier (like William and Kensel)
|