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📅 1st of March – Party Time 🥳
🌅 Morning Reflections & Road Trip Plans
⏰ Time Check: 6:34 AM – It’s my little brother’s birthday today! 🎉 I’ll have to call him later, but first, I’m heading to Brisbane to help my mate grab his car. Quick trip—down and back. Might duck into a guitar shop while I’m there. Let’s see how the day unfolds!
🎯 Key Focus Points for the Day:
- 🚗 Quick Brisbane Trip – Get in, get the car, and head straight back.
- 🏋️ Gym Before the Surprise Party – Aiming to squeeze in a push day.
- 🍽️ Eating Within Reason – Since I can’t track calories today, I’ll focus on portion control.
- 💡 Remembering Fiber Intake – Easy to forget, but crucial for overall health.
🔥 Takeaway: Planning ahead helps maintain balance, even on busy days.
🏋️ Unexpected Detours & Gym Plans
🎈 Halfway home, my housemate messaged—he forgot to grab balloons for the party. So, new mission: duck into Big W, grab balloons and paper plates, then head home.
🕒 By the time I get back, it’ll be close to 1:00 PM. Might still make it to the gym… we’ll see. If not, I’ll adjust and make up for it tomorrow.
🔥 Takeaway: Flexibility is key—sometimes plans shift, and that’s okay.
📞 Catching Up & Family Conversations
📞 Called Dad today, something that’s been on my to-do list for weeks. It’s wild how similar we are, despite not growing up together.
- 😂 He wears funny hats to aqua aerobics—just like how I love ridiculous hats.
- 🎩 He buys hats for his “boy gang” at the pool, just like I do for fun events.
- 💭 Even our work paths crossed—he worked in Cape York, and I did too.
🔥 Takeaway: Genetics are weird, but it’s pretty cool discovering these little connections.
🎮 Friendly Rivalries & Pokemon Unite
🔥 My sister and brother-in-law have overtaken me in Pokemon Unite. A year ago, I was the highest-ranked in the family. Now, my sister has hit Master Rank twice, and my brother-in-law is climbing too.
👀 They’ve been talking smack, so now it’s time for a **comeback**. I’m reclaiming my title.
🔥 Takeaway: Friendly competition keeps things fun and motivating.
🎉 The Surprise Party (That I Accidentally Ruined 😅)
🎈 Got all the decorations sorted, but… yeah, I kinda ruined the surprise. 😬
- 📱 Told my mate to bring the birthday girl up.
- ❌ Put my phone down. Didn’t see the message that they arrived.
- 🚪 She walked in without the big “SURPRISE!” moment. Oops.
😂 It was still a good time—extra surprise factor for everyone, I guess.
🔥 Takeaway: Always have your phone nearby for surprise parties.
🍽️ Family Dinner & Deep Conversations
🌆 Picked up my sister and her partner and went into town for dinner. First time meeting him, and honestly, we clicked immediately.
- 💪 He’s into fitness and recently cut out sugar—similar to how I’ve quit soft drinks and coffee.
- 🧠 We had a solid chat about **how time is more valuable than money**. It was refreshing to hear someone else share that mindset.
- 🌍 We both agree that **status symbols don’t define people**—it’s about what’s inside.
🔥 Takeaway: Surrounding yourself with people who share your values is energizing.
🎱 Arcade Battles & Pinball Shenanigans
🕹️ After dinner, we hit up the arcade bar. Played **air hockey, pool, and a bunch of old-school games.**
- 🏆 **Finally beat my sister in air hockey** after years of losing. It was a close match, but I won 7-6!
- 🎱 Played some pool, laughed at our terrible shots, and just enjoyed the night.
- 🕹️ **Discovered a sneaky arcade hack**—if you kick the token machine just right, you might get extra tokens. Not sure if that’s a *positive* life hack, but I’m claiming it. 😂
🔥 Takeaway: Simple nights out with family and friends are some of the best memories.
📊 XP Tracking & Progress Update
📌 Total XP Progress (March 1st Update):
- ✅ Gym: **32.17 hours** – No gym today, but making up for it tomorrow.
- ✅ Guitar: **11.19 hours** – No practice today, but planning a long session tomorrow.
- ✅ Reading: **9.38 hours** – Need to push to hit Rank 1 soon.
- ✅ Running: **44.23 KM** – Almost at the **50 KM goal** for February!
🔥 Takeaway: Even a rest day contributes to the journey.
🎯 Looking Ahead & Future Plans
- 🏋️ Hit the gym first thing in the morning to make up for today.
- 🎸 Dedicate time to guitar practice—focus on nailing that new song.
- 📖 Push my reading time to finally hit the next level.
- 🏃 Hit the 50 KM running goal and set new targets for March.
🔥 Takeaway: Keeping momentum is key. Tomorrow is a fresh start.
🔥 Final Thoughts
💡 Biggest Wins Today:
- ✅ **Spent quality time with family**—first time celebrating my little brother’s birthday in years.
- ✅ **Great conversations & deep connections**—reminded me what really matters.
- ✅ **Had a blast at the arcade**—sometimes, it’s good to just enjoy the moment.
“You’re enough. You’ve got this. Keep moving forward and crushing those goals!” 🚀
