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cmdln, 7 hours ago to random

Good morning and TZAG, friends.

Back to the grind, #today. I am still getting used to the shift in my mind over the last few days. My usual morning anxiety, especially at the start of a fresh work week, was still present but more attenuated and easily managed.

I managed to get out for my first run on the week. The sun is still brilliant and I hope to enjoy a little of it amongst my 1:1s and other meetings.

cmdln, 1 day ago to random

Good morning and TZAG, friends.

I woke to bright sunshine #today but clouds have already rolled in. I am still trying to decide how I want to enjoy my extra day off. I would like to clear away at least one or two needful things I haven't gotten to this weekend. Otherwise I think I am leaning towards more relaxing and simply following however the day unfolds.

cmdln, 3 days ago to random

Good morning and TZAG, friends.

I am feeling surprisingly well #today after staying up with the #MutantFam for a watchalong last night. Yesterday all around was a stellar day. That momentum is sustaining me nicely this morning.

I am enjoying the relaxing long weekend vibe. I might get up to something creative later. Nice not to feel any urgency to do so.

cmdln, 3 days ago to random

The strobing is damaging my brain. Or the music. Or both. The Gates of Rock! Woo! Ooowoooooo! Yeah! Oo! Oo! #TheLastDrivein

cmdln, 3 days ago to random

Oh no. I thought there was no limit to the depth of cringe. #TheLastDrivein

cmdln, 3 days ago to random

The coach?! Really? Why? #TheLastDrivein

cmdln, 3 days ago to random

"Your only as good as your last mistake." Um. ... Uh. ... Aren't mistakes bad? Who's writing this?! #TheLastDrivein

cmdln, 3 days ago to random

Another tone shift? Proto-MTV/roller disco? Sure. At this point, why not? #TheLastDrivein

cmdln, 3 days ago to random

Oh, God, her legs! She didn't finish shaving! Ew! #TheLastDrivein

cmdln, 3 days ago to random

Wait! The sheriff is the killer? #TheLastDrivein

cmdln, 4 days ago to random

Good morning and TZAG, friends. :totoro:

I am having a very good morning #today after a great evening last night. Something in my equanimity practice clicked last night. The result felt great. I am still figuring out how, what, and if my skills have grown enough to intentional duplicate it. Regardless the experience is encouraging me in my practices.

I hope you have something positive to lift you up into a great weekend.

cmdln, 5 days ago to zen

Another day #today where my growing equanimity really helped me. This stage of my practice is still young, I will get to layering in benevolence soon enough. Judging from the reactions to my facial expression throughout the day, hopefully sooner rather than later.

I promise this experience is actually less distressing for me than it appears, either in my posts or in person. The feelings are the same as they've always been, how I experience and respond to them is changing. #zen #zazen #buddhism

cmdln, 5 days ago to random

Adding to my generalized morning worries is the latest signs of just how badly my industry is degrading. No one is unaffected. Feeling crushed between the "Just switch to Linux" sentiment I'm seeing and the entirely understandable backlash of "Don't tell me just to use Linux". Now with search engines too.

I have no other answers to offer. There are no simple answers left. The options seem to be accept hot garbage or figure it out entirely for yourself. Neither are great.

cmdln, 5 days ago to random

Good morning and TZAG, friends.

I woke with anxiety #today. I often do and am learning how better to deal with it. I have to lead a meeting with my new team later this morning. Could be simple social anxiety but may be connected with other concerns about being a new employee.

I've tapped into my equanimity and deployed some tools. I am good, if not happy or excited. At all events, I will feel better after the meeting. And hopefully have another experience to help tame that specific anxiety.

cmdln, 6 days ago to vegan

I am working on my third experiment with these new to us eati meati brand mycelium cutlets. We don't cook with oil so getting them cooked and sliced without shredding took some figuring out.

I dredged and rubbed the strips with my spice mix and enough water to make a paste. I'm air frying the strips now and very optimistic based on the aroma alone. #wfpbno #vegan

cmdln, 6 days ago to random

Good morning and TZAG, friends.

Yesterday was a lot for me as an introvert. I am doing surprisingly well #today given how disrupted my sleep was last night.

The sun is out and although I have a lot on my plate for $dayjob, I hope to get several breaks to enjoy it.

I want to get out for my weekly visit to my fave local taproom but need to figure out if I have the reserves for more socialization.

cmdln, 8 days ago to random

Good morning and TZAG, friends.

I was hoping #today might start with some sun but woke to more gray. If the forecast is accurate, we should get some sun midday and all day tomorrow.

I missed my window for a run this morning. I hurt my foot last night, banged it into Ziggy's crate in the dark, so not sure I wanted to run on it anyway. I will still exercise, my non-running regimen. I do better when I get more exercise in each week rather than let it slide too many days.

cmdln, 9 days ago to random

I assembled our new rake and broke it in cleaning up all the wet, dead, grass clippings in the backyard.

Our old rake was long lost before finishing renovations last Summer.

The fescue is still too long in spots but hopefully won't keep dying back or encouraging mushrooms. I'm hoping 2-3 days of dry weather will help more now that everything is cleaned up.

cmdln, 9 days ago to random

Good morning and TZAG, friends.

The gray weather has returned #today but the forecast for the week has shifted. We may get a few showers this afternoon but looks like the first half of the week may be clear.

I've assembled a new rake and plan to spend at least part of my morning working to get two trimmings worth of leftover, wet grass clippings bagged up so we'll be less reliant on the dry weather in case the weather shifts again.

cmdln, 9 days ago to random

Next up, The Last Voyage of the Demeter. I'm not optimistic but we'll see.

cmdln, 9 days ago to random

We are finishing Imaginary while we digest a delivery treat.

cmdln, 10 days ago to random

I just filled out the @protonprivacy user survey after someone else mentioned it asked about AI and crypto. I made my feelings as a paying user known: please no AI or crypto but if you must, the default should be opt-in.

cmdln, 10 days ago to random

Good morning and TZAG, friends.

I am enjoying a slow, quiet morning #today. I am noodling on my laptop, listening to the rain and the birds out back at the feeder.

I think I will prioritize recharging today. I do have an idea for a simpler essay that I think I can distill from the one I've been working on for a few weeks. We'll see if I can find the appetite for some writing later.

cmdln, 10 days ago to random

We are watching Imaginary, another Blumhouse production. Hoping for at least better than Night Swim which we watched last Friday. Half hour in, not sure yet.

cmdln, 11 days ago to random

There are amazing smells emanating from our kitchen.