I’m going to recap these past three days since I haven’t done them. Main reason is just going to bed at 2-3 am and not wanting it to do it at such ungodly hours. 10 pm in the near future though
January 7th, 8th, and 9th.
7th day was a mimic of the entire week, just at home watching tv, but I did watch two movies. Black mass with Johnny Depp I admit to falling asleep on. The build up was slow, but I’m sure the story was well made. I was just exhausted. And then the other movie was revenant with Dicaprio. Was minimal dialogue but quite a journey of vengeance. I can’t say I learned something overtly important, but vengeance shouldn’t be something sought for from your own hands.
On the 8th, I went to James house and with everyone, to Pho 95. Good large bowl, but would get hungry later on. Afterwards. Went back and played charades, catan, and scattegories. Was the last time I’d see Stephanie probably until graduation. I wish her the best for her final semester. Looking forward to congratulating her. I’ll be seeing the guys again coming Wednesday or Tuesday before i head back.
Finally, today I had watched some tennis with my dad and this movie called permanent midnight with my mom. I really want to play tennis again and get better. Watching all the professionals got me realizing I need to work on a lot of aspects of my game. My dad has a bad knee right now and can’t play, so I will have to wait until I’m back at school to play. This movie my mom showed me irked me. I like Ben stiller and Owen Wilson, but I just cannot stand movies with excessive drug use. Needles and smoking for days. My mom goes “it’s just a movie.” Yes, I know that, but it’s just really something I draw the line at between enjoyment and displeasure.
I know I am missing some key aspects to these days, but it’s alright. I still want to stay true to the resolution.
I woke up a bit earlier today and got to watch some tennis with my dad, live at Australia. Australian Open is coming up soon! Hopefully I’ll be able to get a group of friends together to go watch the finals with when I am back at Houston.
I went with my father to the Kidney Doctor (nerphologist) and he got better results. Was happy about it, but he will still have to take medication and all for it. Afterwards, he got me some KFC with him. I did stuff for RLDC, particularly correcting an email we will sent to all regional presidents in SHPE and I am answering questions as part of an ‘autobiography.’ Afterwards, I did some stationary cycling for about 40 minutes while watching bonanza and Judge Judy, the usual. I was supposed to do 40, but was very sore from yesterday’s work out. Will have to see how the weather is for tomorrow, need to play some more tennis!
Finally, I went my friend’s Stephanie’s house. Got to play Settlers of Catan, Scattegories, and Scrabble. James had won at Scrabble and Catan today, surprisingly lol. I was on fire for Scattegories and then it got really hard lol. But, I had a great time with them. We got some Boba and food from Bethany’s. Stephanie will be leaving on Sunday back to Austin, hopefully all of us can get together and do something before she goes. The next time i’ll get to see them all is Spring Break, where we are planning to go to New Mexico, although Andrew was talking South Padre. I got home at 1am. My father has his interview tomorrow for a new job. If he gets it, more income, although I feel we may be set… but I don’t know our current amount in the bank, so what do I know. He doesn’t want to be lazing around the house, but given his medical conditions, sometimes the best option.
Almost forgot to do this. So, today was another straightforward day it’s almost not worth mentioning lol. But woke up just in time to see Obama speak on gun laws. It’s hard to understand why people are against it. You can make the argument that “what he’s doesn’t changes nothing.” But he doesn’t do them to spite gun owners and he probably understand the executive order he enacted won’t solve the problems at all. He’s just make advances for safety when those around him are not letting him.
Are leftover spaghetti warehouse. Watched bonanza and judge Judy. I’m needing to work on my RLDC stuff since it’s already starting to pile up, go figure. My mom came home and we ate beef stroganoff. Watched grandfathered, David Muir, and tellanovella. I also had done a workout in my brother’s room: 100 squats, push-ups, sit ups, tricep dips, and lunges. Inspired by one punch man tbh but was really just me doing something simple for an hour.
I almost cracked today on my addiction. Honestly, I’m not sure if I’m going about it the right way. Resolution initially is to fight the addiction, which translates in my mind as not performing the action at all. Professionals say to decrease gradually, but I feel if I do that, I’ll just go and tolerate it mentally again. It’s all a mental mind state to determine if I really want to get rid of it and have the tenacity/willpower to stop myself. I’ll just have to keep pushing on.
Ended my day watching twitch as always. Just burning time, but I know I won’t be able to come a couple weeks.
Today I woke up and skipped breakfast (which I will mainly do when I get back to Houston TBH). My father heated up left over turkey with stuffing for lunch and we ate that. We tried to watch Maverick, but it was an episode we have seen 23492348 times. We had watched “Deadliest Police Chases” since there was nothing interesting on. I spent a good portion of the time following that episode fulfilling my Co-chair duties, sending a mass email to all committees regarding our top priorities. Hopefully they will take care a large portion of them soon since the big event is coming up in 8 weeks. Will be very busy from here on out.
I played tennis with my dad today. I only have a couple more weeks here until I have to go back to Houston, so definitely want to get more tennis time with him. It should rain in the next couple days and I have only worked out 1 day so far in my resolution. Need to work out, rain or shine, the next 3 days. we came home, washed up, and left to Spaghetti warehouse, apparently we had a coupon for the place and they always serve up good wedding soup. I spent a good two hours watching Waterb0x and Bellanore on twitch. Didn’t realize I burned that much time on them, but I guess better I do it now than during the semester since I will have very little time to watch them now. I’m going to work on my LinkedIn account right now in preparation for the semester. Studying hasn’t been happening for my classes or Spanish, so really need to get into the swing of things soon.
Today was a chill day. My dad had made me French toast for breakfast and it just confirmed I really don’t like toast in any form in the morning. But I still ate it. Cowboys got wrecked cause they are just bad. I tried to turn on my laptop during the game, but the RAM integrity test failed. My dad had to buy a new one and will install it tomorrow. Hopefully that will fix it. As much as I want a new laptop for gaming, it’s extra money that we shouldn’t have to spend. Plus, I still have qualms regarding getting a new laptop. There would be lesser importance to my Xbox one.
So after that, I had a meeting with German. I was promoted to Vice President (or co-chair). Took about 2 hours and got my dinner a little cold, but officially in my new position. Gave me a full plate of responsibilities and will definitely be more busy than last semester.
Finally, watched two movies with my parents. The first was “No Escape” featuring Owen Wilson. Was a very suspenseful movie but was certainly unrealistic at times as movies should be. The next movies was “The War room” which was a very spiritual movie. I have qualms about watching overly spiritual movies, but it served its purpose as inspiring in some aspects. Mainly, you don’t have to struggle with problems in your life alone. And it’s actually quite well timed as I have been awake at night thinking about “afterlife” and that’s just a long essay I could write another time.
Finally, started to study Spanish, but my mom felt the app I was using is not very effective and gave me a workbook if I was serious about learning Spanish. I’ll begin using it in place of the app. Now just watching a new twitch user before I sleep.
Today I spent a good amount of time moderating for video game badger on twitch. Watched a movie called “justice for all” with al Pacino in the movie. Was old, but a decent movie. The highlight of today was spending time with friends: Stephanie, James, Andrew, and Jason. Also met two of James’ friends, Sharon and Michael. They were a nice couple who came in from Michigan, leaving tomorrow morning. During this entire time, we played Scattegories, Catan, and exploding kittens. We also discussed going to New Mexico for spring break. So we’ll see as the time approaches. Gonna head home now and probably sleep. Didn’t get to study Spanish or for my classes today, so definitely will have to do double time tomorrow.
So first day of resolutions, daily journal. These are just to say what happened today, whether they are mundane or interesting.
New Year’s Day, I was at home watching the New Years with Ryan Seacrest. I was invited to a potluck with Jennifer but didn’t go because Nee years has been an ongoing thing with my parents to spend time and hug one another at midnight. They have given me permission to do something next year, but of course, call in at midnight to wish them a happy new year. My brother who was in Austin did that, so the expectation is there.
Slept in. Had my relatives come over and had turkey, courtesy of my parents. We watched some bowl games (all of which were pretty one sided), family feud, news, and that was it. Open gun carry law started today, so we’ll see how that goes. I had spent an hour (each) doing thermo and materials science just to get ready for the semester. And did Spanish review. Pretty straightforward day. Let’s keep this going.
2. Be cocky. Do not be the guy who says “I’m never going to be good” or “maybe some day” or “It’s going to be tough.” I will be the guy that says “We got this” Against ALL odds.
3. Learn Spanish by the end of the year.
4. Take a picture every day and write about the day every day.
5. Fight an addiction that I have had for a long time.
