I’d gotten harassed from by some people in a car a while ago and haven’t jogged since lol used to do the occasional marathon though. I’m unfortunately one of those lazy, government workers who has to put up with a long commute to have a modestly meaningful job, so the morning workout is difficult unless I get up earlier than 5am, but I’ve been working on a small, home exercise space with some kettlebells and suspension trainer that I’ve been intending to use in the morning for at least a quick heart-rate increase before I go. And hoping I can get some sort of accommodation for remote work so the commute will stop being such a mental burden. At least I’ve been able to switch to bussing from driving so I don’t have to deal with that stress. Or maybe I need to change jobs, but I’ve been a few places and it’s all burned me out. Honestly I’m just really bad at managing work stress and not working too long of hours wherever I am now that I’ve carved a niche in a field I care about. I got a punching bag and it’s been working great for burning off stress when I get home. But like you say, morning exercise is an important component and something I need to get back into. Similar to your handle, I struggle with finding happiness in the repetitive slog, but it’s important to be reminded of its importance. Thanks for the encouragement friend!
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Awesome tips thanks. I had a good, morning music habit that I remember helping, but moved to a new city and didn’t get around to rebuilding that habit.
In conjunction with embracing sobriety, I got an aquarium to plant and maybe raise some invertebrates, in thinking along those lines that it might be a good, morning accomplishment to care for my shrimp mates.
I changed jobs a bit ago and haven’t built a morning routine yet that’s not centered around getting out of the house so I can catch my bus.
That’s a great tip on the meds too. Had a recent insurance change so I’ll keep that in mind since I’m planning to try a local pharmacy rather than a retail. Never thought of automating it, but that’s a fantastic suggestion. Thanks friend!
Yeah definitely do, and been working on that (in the midst of my longest break in a handful of months) - so I really appreciate you being up front with that. Started as a way to quiet the adhd background noise, exist with constant over/under stimulation, and to cope with some trauma - and has worked well to an extent- but definitely hasn’t proven itself to be sustainable. (Tbh some part of me probably hoped the top comment would be - “nah you should blaze it every day” lol). At least I’ve been able to mostly kick alcohol a handful of years ago. Since taking some time off from weed, I’ve noticed similar improvements in mental health, so it’s definitely worth it even if it means feeling my emotions lol.
Definitely need to be better about eating, usually I’m a black coffee and protein bar person in the morning, skip lunch because I get anxiety eating around other people, and then usually have a pretty decent dinner because I do really like cooking (but sometimes just get bored with it).
Definitely good tips all around though- thanks friend
You’re cold? They’re cold. Let them in!
love the black vs white composition- it’s like the black colors would typically be associated with cold and dark, but in this piece it’s a warm black kitty, a person in a warm black coat (perfect for wrapping kitties), and a warm house albeit with a dark lower level. Definitely captures the beautiful danger associated with winter, a white void, unfeeling and cold.
The USDA NRCS (US Dept of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service) primarily works with farmers, and produces lots of guidance for more “diy” engineering. The first link is a state by state compilation of guidance documents, the second is for the nrcs National engineering manual and supplements.
https://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/
https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/directive/24
Another good source would be searching “xx state DOT standard bridge plans” Like this from caltrans: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/engineering-services/manuals/bridge-standard-details
You could also search terms like “bid” and “procurement” for your area/project of interest- most municipalities bid projects to the public including plans and specs (typically sites like QuestCDN allow you to register for free as a “bidder” and view project documents.)
Oh him? Nah we were off doing charity- he’s got an alibi
Anyway love to see the replies piling on him lol
Hmm I wonder what Dork-ass Dean’s stake in this is? https://www.opensecrets.org/personal-finances/dean-phillips/net-worth
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/10/27/55-things-to-know-dean-phillips-00123600
Not actively today, just enjoying the scant amount we do have though. https://www.nohrsc.noaa.gov/snow_model/images/full/National/nsm_depth/202412/nsm_depth_2024120305_National.jpg
I hear ya. My partner loves yoga after work, but notably has a fully remote job. My commutes ~2-2.5 round trip depending on if the bus is on time (it’s a frequent route, in a major us city with one of the better transit systems, so obviously it’s poorly run and regularly late). At least a lot of times I’ll count it as working time if I can get away with it (it sure as fuck isn’t personal time). When I reflect on things I see that most of the time I’m obstructing myself from going and doing things because I’m in a shit mood, when the the things I’m trying to do will typically repair that shit mood. That’s kind of been the key to the punching bag, when I get into an emotional dysregulation spiral I can vent it all out at least in a positive manner (provided I remember my wrist wraps lol.)