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๐ 12th of March โ I Forgot How Nice It Is Playing Video Games ๐ฎ
๐ Morning Reflections & Gym Motivation
โฐ Time Check: 5:02 PM โ Woke up feeling like **absolute dog sh*t.** Thought about skipping the gym, but 10 minutes later, something switched in my head, and I was like, **โNah, Iโm going.โ**
๐ฏ Key Wins:
- ๐๏ธ **Got to the gym before the kids rocked up**โso I had space to do my thing.
- ๐ช **Dumbbell Bench Press PR**โtwo working sets at 25kg, which is better than last time.
- ๐ **Form adjustments & tracking progress**โsmall improvements each session.
๐ฅ Takeaway: The **best sessions** happen when you almost talk yourself out of going.
๐๏ธ Workout Breakdown โ Strength Gains
- ๐ช **Dumbbell Bench Press:** Warmed up at **15kg & 20kg**, then hit **two working sets at 25kg.**
- ๐๏ธ **Incline Chest Press:** 8 reps at **30kg total (15kg each side)**.
- ๐ฅ **Cable Flies:** Mid-range weightโdidnโt hit 12 reps every set, but solid effort.
- ๐ฏ **Dumbbell Overhead Press (Javelin Grip):** 8 reps at **12.5kg** for two sets, then dropped to **10kg**.
- ๐๏ธ **Tricep Rope Extensions & Skull Crushers:** Right elbow **started acting up**โmight need to check my form.
- ๐ **Ended with a 3KM treadmill run**โwas going to do 2KM, but **felt good and pushed for 3.**
๐ฅ Takeaway: **Focusing on controlled reps** & making small weight adjustments is keeping progress steady.
๐ Mindfulness & Gratitude Check-In
- ๐ Grateful for: **Being home.** Itโs weird, but Iโm realizing how lucky I am to **not be working away anymore.**
- ๐ก **Still adjusting to life at home**โitโs weird after being away for so long.
๐ฅ Takeaway: **Perspective shift:** Sometimes what feels like a step back is actually a win.
๐ Second Run & Perfect Weather
- ๐ **Second 3KM run**โweather was perfect, slight wind, cool air.
- ๐ง **Listened to a podcast** during my post-run walkโfelt like a **perfect way to wind down.**
๐ฅ Takeaway: **Enjoying running more than I thought I would.**
๐ฎ Gaming, Japan Plans & Psyduck Spirit Animal
- ๐ฎ **Played Pokรฉmon Unite**โgot a **Psyduck skin in pink speed dealer sunnies & a pink suit.**
- ๐ **Psyduck is my spirit animal**โweird, yellow, and confused 90% of the time.
- ๐ **Japan Trip Planning:** Been **collecting places to visit** from Instagram.
๐ฅ Takeaway: **Video games hit different when you donโt play them every day.**
๐ XP Tracking & Progress Update
๐ Total XP Progress (March 12th Update):
- โ Gym: **41.33 hours** โ Getting stronger.
- โ Guitar: **13.61 hours** โ Progressing steadily.
- โ Reading: **11.16 hours** โ Almost at the next milestone.
- โ Running: **72.90 KM** โ Didnโt realize I was only 100m short of 73KM! ๐
๐ฅ New XP Earned:
- ๐ **Two runs in one day (50 XP)**
- ๐ฎ **Relaxed & played video games (50 XP)**
๐ฅ **Current XP Total:** **950 XP** โ Almost at the next rank! ๐
๐ฏ Looking Ahead & Future Plans
- ๐๏ธ **Gym session with my little brother tomorrow.**
- ๐ธ **More guitarโaiming for 30 minutes minimum.**
- ๐ **Read at least 20 minutes to break through the 12-hour mark.**
- ๐ **Push running distance past 75KM.**
- ๐๏ธ **Order the Hello Kitty guitar.** (For real this time.)
๐ฅ Takeaway: **Keeping up momentum & enjoying the process.**
๐ฅ Final Thoughts
๐ก Biggest Wins Today:
- โ **Hit the gym even when I didnโt feel like it.**
- โ **Ran twice & felt great after both.**
- โ **Actually sat down and played video games without feeling guilty.**
“You’re enough. You’ve got this. Keep moving forward and crushing those goals!” ๐