Day 15, December 20
I summoned the courage to go to a small social outlet on Thursday night. I noted names and interests of at least half of the people there, and while I may have come close to babbling, I thought it went pretty well. It was a relatively late night, but I also slept naturally (and not too long either!).
I thought that it was easier, and thus more confronting (after so much gaming and solo pursuits this year, and in 2024), to see and appreciate the character traits I saw in the mostly regular crew. I'd like to enjoy both fitting in with the vibe and yet have challenging interactions at both mine and others' paces, given future chances.
Both Thursday and Friday were hot weather days, and I was out in sun-protection or briefly travelling to and from gym (I also fasted quite a bit longer before gym, so it was like 70% of the 80% (25-30% less effort? - you try the math!) that is my usual effort)). The slight soreness still feels rewarding.
I finished reading 'The Body: A Guide for Occupants' yesterday, and have moved onto a biography. I'll mention it further if I get into it. Fiction is slightly on hold, but is there if I need it.
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Gratitude:
~ Taking the gym visit slowly, so as not to faint on one of my few fasting sessions
~ Meeting a good and kind social support worker
~ Cooked oats and other wheat-carb replacements(?)
~ The sincere outpouring shown around in a recent, tragic disaster over here
Thanks guys, good fortune with keeping off games, etc. ~ Matt
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