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batman not being in birds of prey is so funny to me bc its like once he hears about harley’s situation, he fucks off to a different country for a “vacation”, and gets the occasional update from alfred that’s like “well sir, she blew up the ace chemicals.” and bruce is like:

and then he goes back to doing weird justice league grade bullshit detective work.

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you don’t have to wait for a new start. start over next week. start over tomorrow morning. start now.

life is too short to wait for the perfect moment to make changes. the perfect moment is the one you choose.

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A Letter From Past Me, One Year Ago

Dear FutureMe, I hope that you have fulfilled our dream of wandering the world, doing good deeds to those who need your help. You're a great human being and I hope you are taking good care of yourself just as much as you take care of others. I bet you've written more lines to our anthem, our purpose to love and be loved until love is lost. Maybe you've changed the 'lost' part to something more beautiful and vibrant and lasting. I bet you have. I think at this point you're also a really great cook and can do a dinner party with five courses. I can't wait to taste all the bread you've learned to bake. I know all our friends are so happy when we bring them gift baskets of love packed with their favourite treats and a loaf of home-made bread. Do you still dance or have you switched over to practicing martial arts? Right now as I'm writing this, I'm making plans to patch up our second pair of dance shoes. The poor dears have been through so much for us. Fingers crossed you've gotten better at DIY and repair work! Kiss whoever you're in love with for me. They are so worth it. Love you always and forever, Yourself from February 9, 2019

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Tumblr: *rolls out “best stuff first”*

My blog:

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I'm starting with 5lbs weights but just you wait!

I'll be squatting, benching, and pressing twice my weight before I know it.

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Day 9 check-in

In the past few days I haven't posted but I have found IRL accountability, a low calorie breakfast, and will now attempt to determine a suitable low calorie lunch.

Group text accountability for weight check-ins

IRL gym buddies

154 calories breakfast: 171g Normandy vegetables - 52 calories, 57g turkey breast - 61 calories, 240 ml almond milk - 41 calories

Goal this week: find a suitable combination of nuts and fruits (and something else???) for lunch

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Guess who did NOT complete a single goal today and instead

Ate a bag of delicious pasta

Read (and still am reading) amazing fanfiction

Took a 2 hour nap

Tomorrow will be a new day

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Day 4 Check-in

Overall: +3!

Lose 15 Lbs (+1)

1710/1200 calories (-1)

17571/10000 steps (+1)

Ran with group (+1)

Moneywise (-1)

Did not log receipts (-1)

Tracked spending in XLS (+1)

Did not research ways to earn (-1)

DIY Year (+3)

Read book on Furoshiki and practiced wrapping (+1)

Brainstormed projects for future (+1)

Took notes on viable possibilities (+1)

I ate popcorn at the movies and went over budget. I should have brought in my own snacks. Next time, I'll either sneak in food or wait until the movie is done and eat at home.

I have the receipts from today's thrift store haul and the movie concessions but did not file them. I should have taken time today to do so. Tomorrow after breakfast I will find and file all receipts. I also will look up ways to earn more money.

I did well! Tomorrow I will post my list of future possible projects and decide the schedule for the year.

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Day 3 Check-in

Overall: -7

Lose 15 Lbs (-3)

Did not track all calories (-1)

2951/10000 steps (-1)

Skipped morning workout (-1)

Moneywise (-1)

Did not track spending and spent needlessly (-2)

Researched ways to earn (+1)

DIY Year (-3)

Did not work on project list, read book, or take notes (-3)

Thoughts for the day:

I lazed in bed reading fanfiction instead of doing a workout and let myself lapse in counting calories when I ate a snack at work. If I had gotten up and changed into my workout clothes first thing, this would've set a better tone. Tomorrow I will put on my clothes first thing and get myself out the door before playing or reading. I will also take a picture of anything I haven't made myself to remind me to guesstimate the calories later. And I will enter a guess for today's calories.

I bought BC a Regal Unlimited subscription. If I had gone to the movies with him instead, I would've saved the money and tracked it. Tomorrow I will enter in the money spent after my morning run. I will also put a reminder to cancel his and my account in 50 weeks. To make the most of it, I will plan movies into my schedule at least twice a week.

I browsed Reddit instead of reading my book. I should have focused on work and read my book as a break when I needed it. Tomorrow I will delete Joey off my phone and read my book after I track my spending. I will also brainstorm projects to try during my run. I will write these notes down directly after my run.

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Day 2 Check-In

Overall Score: +1!

Lose 15 lbs (+1)

1216/1200 calories (+1)

8777/10000 steps (-1)

Gym Workout: Swimming - 12 laps (+1)

Moneywise (+1)

Tracked $241 (+1)

Transferred $ & plotted payments (+1)

Did not research ways to earn (-1)

DIY Year

Did not work on project list (-1)

Practiced scarf folding (+1)

Did not take notes (-1)

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Day 1 Check-In:

Overall Score: +1!

Lose 15 Lbs (-1)

4528/1200 calories (-1)

8500/10000 Steps (-1)

Bonus: ZR 7.1 and Gym DB1 Workout (+1)

Moneywise (+1)

Tracked $406 (+1)

Reviewed amount needed to pay cards (+1)

Did not research ways to earn (-1)

DIY Year (+1)

Started list of possible Projects (+1)

Reading about scarf folding (+1)

Did not review library podcast hours (-1)

This week's goals:

Track & set contingency plans

Track & pay off 1 card

Finish list of possible projects & books

To work on today

Track calories, walk at lunch, go to gym (swim/dance)

Track spending, set up payment for cards, research ways to earn (blue panda?)

Work on list, read book, take notes

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2020 is going to be a BLAST