Day 86 / 108 Challenge

#86

"I bow to be thankful as I breathe in fresh air."

Working out in the morning can be really refreshing. Although we may not be able to lift as heavy as we would in our evening session. Since I am easing into my old routine, I stuck with lighter weight, but more repetitions.

I noticed that I have a greater optimism than usual today, which I enjoyed. However, as I drove through rush hour traffic to pick up a cheque across town after work, the office was closed early due to a special event. At first, I felt devastated, but I sensed that I might be going down the path I was in few weeks ago (which resulted in series of misfortunes) so I tried to be indifferent about the situation.

Then I decided to stop by at the grocery store in my new neighbourhood. As I was turning in the underground parking garage, I was too close to the curb and scratched my front bumper a little. Obviously it sucked, but I knew better. I did not care. In fact, it reminded me that I own this vehicle, not the other way around. Hence, I must control my mood and not let the scratch on my vehicle control my mood. That was a great solution, and I was not stressed nor worried one bit.

This was one of the few examples where buddhist teachings came into practice. I think I have a better understanding of how to be happy.

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Challenge Log

Requirements
No Snacks No drinks or desserts exceeding weekly limit	No snacks
Water intake (max 2L)	1.75L
2x Pomodoro flows (read min. 10 pages)	Home organizing
Productive activity (write a journal or a blog; create a product)	Journalling
Physical activity (min. 45 minutes)	PULL DAY 1. Chin-ups +45lb 6-6-6-5 2. DB row +70lb 4x8 3A. BB curl 80lb 4x4 3B. Lie-down DB tricep extension 15lb 4x8 4A. DB pullover 75lb 4x6 4B. DB curl 15lb 4x8 5. Leg raises + 30s boat hold 5x10
Wildcard (any 1 of read/produce/exercise above)	(PRODUCE) Organized kitchen and cleaned the basement a little more (PRODUCE) Home reno planning

Should've/Would've/Could've

-- Coffee is hindering your water intake. Be more mindful of staying hydrated.

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