Seems like every once in a while, all aspects of life become suddenly harder. In computer games, this increase in difficulty comes alongside some kind of bonus: increased strength; new special powers; magical items that help you with the harder environment. I like to remind myself of this on days …
I haven’t taken time in a long while to reflect on life using this blog. Some of it amounts to performance anxiety, some of it is about not making the time, and the rest is fear. The fear that stopping to reflect on things will mean actually having to face …
I find it hard to maintain authenticity during difficult times. I want to shout at the world, but I don’t want the people I love to hear me. In the past I’ve used poetry for this, because you can distance yourself from it, claim that it’s an imagined scenario. It’s …
On Saturday we had our engagement party. Here are some things that I learnt: You can get away with inviting more people than you think will comfortably fit. Some people will show up at the start of the party. Prepare well in advance so you’re relaxed when people arrive. Once …
Calorie counting makes sense to me, and will probably work pretty well. I’m 260 pounds today, and I reckon I’ll eventually lose a couple of stone. If I can keep it up. The trouble with other diets that I’ve found is the conflicting information. I find it hard to balance …
After two weeks of skipping breakfasts, I have… (drum roll please) … lost 2lb. (trumpet wah wah wah) What have I learned? I function better after eating breakfast. Sugar is probably my worst enemy. So I’m back to reducing sugar intake. The tricky part is, the complex relationship I have …
I’m not great at following through, or following up. I’ve often stated intentions on this blog, but don’t often come back with results. Which is usually due to the first problem: a lack of commitment. I checked my weight, and I have hit 270 pounds. Argh! My belly circumference is …
After a period of upheaval in my life I am trying to find my way back to the paths I wanted to walk. Health, minimalism, creativity. My physical health plan requires moderate diet and exercise; mental health will mean getting in touch with my inner selves and overcoming the limitations …
Can’t remember if I’ve said it before, but the trick to success is: Start. Keep going. Finish. When you look at it, this is really good advice. If you don’t start you won’t get anywhere; if you give up, you won’t succeed; and if you don’t finish, you can’t move …
I’m running low on fuel, literally and figuratively. And like my car, I wonder if I’ve been doing the same in other areas of my life – waiting for the “fuel to run dry” before doing anything about it. I’m tired. It is my own fault really, for not going …
