Decluttering and Minimalism

I got a lot done around the condo on Monday and Tuesday. There is much to do yet, but steps forward are always welcome even if they are small steps.

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DIY and Projects

I made some very small progress this week on the reno. I plan to do a lot more on it next week now that I can devote the mental energy to it. The drawers have been a pain as the instructions have been rather unhelpful in placing the slides at the right heights. But it has been nice seeing my colour palette starting to take shape. There are some irksome paint touchups to do before moving on to the rest of the kitchen.

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Friends and Family

Just want to say that I have some wonderful humans in my life who have been there for me lately and I appreciate them so very much.

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Gaming and Puzzles

Perhaps this wasn’t the wisest, but I got Disney Dreamlight Valley. I’m enjoying it very much. I am unsure what to do with Satisfactory currently as it’s so isolating and a grind. So I got something that is very much the opposite in every way. There are still spooky related items to collect, so that is good news for me. But I am currently stuck without enough wheat and Goofy doesn’t seem to have those seeds. Hopefully, I can change that soon.

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General and Miscellaneous

There were a lot of accidents this week with the first snow. People like to say that this is because of lacking snow tires, but I think it has more to do with people not remembering or caring to adjust for a variety of factors like different footwear. They keep driving the same speed, likely over the limit, but the roads are slick, so they can’t stop in time. I got myself booked in for my tire change a little later than I wanted it to be, but I just drive less often and extra carefully while I’m waiting for that date to arrive. Leave extra early and such. In short, don’t be an idiot. I don’t know why it catches people off guard every year. It’s not a new thing. I avoid driving even if I have my tires changed for the first while because of it. Perhaps that’s easier as an introvert. I’ll also go out at less busy times when and if I have to.

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Health and Fitness

I’ve been very stressed this year and am making some serious changes. I’ve been massively disregulated, shaky, struggling to eat, and sleep. I took a deep look into my life and I made a decision. Since making the decision? I’m much calmer, more regulated, and filled with hope. Big changes are ahead, but it’s not time yet to talk about them. Health and wellness will be a focus for me. More on that in summer of 2026.

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Music and Songwriting

I missed choir this week. I couldn’t find my snow brush. Much of the staff couldn’t make it between weather, illness, and other commitments though, so I felt less bad about missing.

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Reading and Writing

I got some work done on the novel this week. Not a lot, but some forward momentum. It’s often like I’m getting to know my characters again when I’ve been away from it for awhile.