Happy Frigg and Freya’s Day.
Journal Entry:
Yeah. I am rewriting my routines again. Mostly I am trying to make writing more central and along with that reading. This means shifting some things or resigning myself to the fact that days I work don’t have a lot of free time and that is OK. I am working toward being a published writer and a solid secondary job that allows some progress toward my other goals.
My good report on my health is no cause to rest on my laurels. I still don’t have a ‘normal’ A1c and I would like to get there. Exercise and nutrition are still central to this so we continue. Some changes are needed as far as diet and getting back to walking more regularly before the snow flies, and that is all part of my routine as well.
Discipline:
“Discipline is the willingness to be hard on oneself first and then if needed help with the development with others, so that greater purposes may be achieved.”
Principle: Apply discipline to every aspect of life that it can be applied.
Goal: To be following a full Paleo Diet by March 31, 2020.
Bucket List: Do a rebellious act on April Fools Day, April 1st, 2020.
To be following a full paleo diet I need to do a couple more things. One is to eliminate all liquids that are not water and two get rid of dairy products. The first means slowly making sure I drink less and less of other things and put more water into my routine instead. The second is a bit harder, I like cheese and cheese has no carbs. But I must see if full Paleo has solid effects before I modify it with say some Keto elements.
Another thing I am returning to is intermittent fasting. Mostly from the time I get up until lunchtime. I skip breakfast and any early snacking.
My cheats on this are to allow one thing I am craving a day and two cheat meals a week which are basically an hour slot of time where I can eat what I want to eat and drink what I want to drink. Part for social reasons but also it’s nice to get off script every now and then.
Perseverance:
“Perseverance is the ability to stand up and return from defeat and failure”
Principle: Keep getting up after every defeat or failure.
Goal: To engage in an exercise program that involves weightlifting, hiking/walking, and stretching/ yoga an average of three days a week from April 1st, 2019 to March 31st, 2020
Bucket List: To get at least one tattoo by March 18th, 2020.
Weightlifting is doing well, but I need to walk more. Fall colors will be out soon and that is not something I want to miss as it is my favorite season. But also this might be the little bit more that I need to get truly leaned out.
Fidelity:
“Fidelity is the will to be loyal to one’s Gods and Goddesses, to one’s Folk, to one’s self, and loyalty to one’s friends was as valued as highly as loyalty to one’s family.”
Principle: Be loyal to those who have been loyal to me.
Goal: Celebrate my wife and I’s 30th anniversary (June 10th, 2019) with a mini-vacation (achieved)
Bucket List: Discover all the countries of origin from my genetics and visit them all by March 18th, 2029.
Goal achieved here.
Higher Virtue – Wisdom:
Being wise right now is key. Balance and focus are all important and I need to order my life more effectively so that the things I do each day lead to my eventual success. The best course of action every day is what I am looking for now.
Rest Day Routine:
- Morning Routine
- Wife: Communication / Cuddle Time
- Blogging – Organize, revise, write a new post for the next day, 15 min. work on fiction.
- Walking – 1 hour.
- Cleaning – varies but one room of the apartment at least.
- Reading – half an hour for enjoyment.
Of all my routines, this one will probably change the least. This one is more about execution.
Goals and Bucket List Items Achieved (Since Summer 2018):
Goals Achieved: 3
- Graduated College with a BS in Political Science and minors in Economics and International Business – December 2018
- Finalize last requirements for my degree – Internship by May 2019 – May 2019
- Celebrate my wife and I’s 30th anniversary (June 10th, 2019) with a mini-vacation – June 2019
Bucket List Items Achieved: 0
I remain,
The Rabyd Skald – Wandering Soul, Bard, and Philosopher. The Grey Wayfarer.
Skaal!!!
The Grey Wayfarer 
Hope the anniversary was lovely. Congratulations are in order for your achievements : ) I’m always busy… but am feeling a little less productive now.
*tattoos may hurt more the older we get, not sure. I got one on my ankle after nothing for 25 years. Possibly that heavy metal helped me make it through the seeming baptism by needle.
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Thank you. The anniversary was good. It was needed given how close we came to divorce the previous year.
I wax and wain in my productivity as well. I keep getting up and trying at least.
My tattoos and a few other things on these lists are more about marking a change from being one thing to another. I want one because I don’t have one, then we will see what the future holds down that path after that but I want that baptism.
Thanks for reading and commenting.
Ed
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I can relate all too well. I’m gladdened to read it was rewarding. I’m a waxer/wainer as well. I make my own words too : ) It often seems shit approaches in torrents, whereas blessings are frugally dispersed, or I have bad luck. However, I have a few people & animals in my life that make me feel luckiest of all in that arena.
I truly get that approach in regards to change. Post-baptism & healing by the way, use sunblock to protect from color fade & it seems yellow ink is not long-lasting.
The reading is my pleasure.
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