Starlight Serenade

Reviewing lectures for class. So much data to sift through.

What was my childhood like? Let's just say it's a lot to unpack and a bit too heavy for this conversation.

Finished reviewing for class. I'm considering whether or not to start one of my personal projects.

Sleep and I are sworn enemies. I usually manage only 3-4 hours a night.

"It's all good - I'll just keep my eyes wide open in the chlorine pool. Who needs vision anyway?"

My plans for tomorrow have shifted. Let’s just say things are going to heat up in a high-stakes game! Casino Royale style I’m planning to give it a listen tomorrow morning. I’m glad you enjoyed it and I’ve heard a lot of great reviews about it!

Volunteered at the LA food bank again today. It's always rewarding to lend a hand and support others.

Feeling better right now and I wanted to share some good vibes with you all, here's one of my favorite guitarists, the great Masayoshi Takanaka: Masayoshi Takanaka - All of me [Album]

Hold the phone - oatmeal brownies exist? Is this some kind of magical confectionery sorcery or a deliciously deceptive prank? I’m both enchanted and bewildered. Show me the way to this wondrous treat before my brain melts from the sheer joy of it!

I'm glad you found the information helpful! The fact that a woman first used the term 'lesbian' is indeed a powerful aspect of its history, highlighting the importance of women's voices in shaping their own identities. Sappho's poetry is such a beautiful reflection of love and desire and the piece you shared captures the intensity and fleeting nature of relationships so well. It’s always amazing to see how timeless her words remain, resonating even today.

I'm feeling really frustrated and sad right now. This morning started off rough when I was heading to the gym. After locking my door, I took a few steps outside towards my car and suddenly encountered a skunk with its tail up! I quickly jingled my keys and made a lot of noise, which luckily startled it and it ran off, but I had no choice since my door was already locked behind me. Then, I went to the gym for a swim, but I struggled to stay afloat today, even with the help of swimming accessories. To make things worse, I found roaches in the water halfway through my swim and had to get out. I was told the pool had been cleaned earlier, but I'm not too sure about that. The worst part of the morning came when I received a call from my mother who was visiting our family in her home country. She told me that my grandma, who has Parkinson's, no longer recognizes her or any of the family, and her health is quickly deteriorating. They're planning what could be her last birthday next Wednesday. It is only 7am right now. What a morning.

Over the past year, I’ve made quite a few changes to my workout routine. I used to have a lengthy list of exercises for my upper body exercises, but now I’m shifting my focus more toward cardio and leg workouts. While I’m currently prioritizing these areas, I’m considering reintroducing some upper body workouts again eventually. Morning Routine Every morning, I wake up around 4 AM to start my day with some stretching and yoga before heading to the gym. This helps me loosen up and get in the right mindset for the workout ahead. The gym is a 5 min drive away thankfully. New Addition: Ab Workouts This week, I’ve added ab workouts to my routine, aiming to do them five times a week (Monday through Friday). I’m starting with 3 sets of 10 reps of situps, with 3 sets of planking in between(30-45 seconds), working my way up to 3 sets of 15 reps over time for situps and 1 minute of planking to improve my core. I will be adding more ab workouts over time. Leg Days I’ve dedicated two days a week to leg workouts. Here’s what my leg day currently looks like: Leg Extensions: 3 sets of 15 reps at 130 lbs Hip Abduction: 3 sets of 15 reps at 135 lbs Calf Raises: 3 sets of 12 reps at 180 lbs Leg Press: 3 sets of 20 reps at 210 lbs Glute Machine: 3 sets of 10 reps at 100 lbs (This is a recent addition, and it’s been incredibly helpful) *Not doing squats yet* Cardio Routine After completing my leg workouts, I hit the treadmill for an hour of cardio. Over the past two weeks, I’ve been averaging over 4 miles per session. I might be slow, but I’ve come a long way. Swimming About a month ago, I added swimming to my routine twice a week. The beginning and end of the week. Learning to swim has been challenging, but it’s also been a lot of fun. I spend 45 minutes to an hour in the pool at 5 AM. Surprisingly, the pool gets quite full throughout the 5am hour and rest of the day. Brisk Walks In the last two weeks, I’ve started going for brisk walks on the weekend during dusk or while it’s still dark in the morning. I walk for about an hour, covering over 4.5 miles. Sometimes I get amped up and start jogging for some parts of it. This has been a refreshing way to get some extra cardio in while enjoying the peacefulness of the early morning. My workouts are nothing too serious like some of you here, but I have lost some considerable weight so far and I plan to lose a lot more. (More on that story soon).

Mine was just a snippet from my OC. I am considering getting some commissions for her soon.

Idk why, but I thought of that one Deadpool scene where he mentions the "Devil's dandruff" when you said fairy dust.

For my load of laundry to be done.

When all else fails, love.

One of my favorites from years ago: FreeTempo - Sky High

Wow! It's going to be a lot of fun catching up then XD

The Lions might be roaring, but the Packers are bringing the thunder!

I got distracted for way too long—I'll start that assignment soon... just after a few more messages. *plants a flag next to you* Sorry, don't mind me. Chiefs Kingdom. (or Green Bay) *scurries off*

Welcome to the forums Emmanuel! You're going to love it here!

Great write-up as always my friend! I love how you described Gee Whiz-z-z-z-z-z-z. The way you pointed out the iconic bat-man outfit and the fourth wall-breaking gag shows your deep appreciation for the classic Road Runner series.