Sorry, i keep typing out responses but i dont want to pry… feeling like I’m overstepping.
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Nah, you’re not. I apologize for being vague. My brain clung to a situation for far too long and I found comfort in that video… so I shared it in case someone else might benefit from it too.
Thank you for the smart responses!
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This and the preceding paragraphs were awesome. You’re clearly a great student of the craft of the Ha-Ha’s.
Everything else is great too. 
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Aw shucks. Thanks for making my day! 
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This is a very healthy and practical approach. (Unless so extreme you are obsessive compulsive, which I doubt.)
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Heck yes! I can’t believe the size of those leaves! What beautiful monsters! Haha and that happy face in there for scale is a bonus for sure. #JungleHome
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It is a good day when your wifes plants are more jacked than you.
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I just adopted a few plants from my friend who’s leaving the country.
The beautiful beast on the right is a Christmas cactus… or Easter cactus? I’m still trying to figure it out. But if it blooms next month, I’ll know for sure.
And the one on the left is a peace lily, which needs to be in a low light situation… and I’m not sure where to put it since it’s enormous. This picture doesn’t do it justice but the pot that it’s in is gigantic and heavy.
She also sent me home with a spiky palm plant (not quite a tree). I’m going to be so sad when she’s gone, so hopefully I can keep these plants alive.
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We have a few of those cactus in the garden in pots and the color when they flower is fantastic. That pot that peace lily is in looks like a chimney, I like it.
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The weight of the pot made me wonder if it was made out of real brick. Also, I’m sick as a dog, so everything feels heavy to me right now.
Not sure where we get that metaphor. Are dogs sick? Does that saying exist in your country? Is that even a metaphor here? My head is full of snot and I can’t think straight.
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Yer we do say sick as a dog in the UK and also in Australia, although in Australia people mostly use the term crook when they dont feel well. ‘Feeling crook today’ if they are really bad then they might add ‘as’ to the end to make sure you know they are really dying LOL. ‘Mate I am crook as…’ The as on the end is like adding as a dog but they are too lazy the say the rest. LOL
Hope you feel better soon Dani.
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Perhaps this video of groups of dogs riding buses will make you feel better.
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Awww that’s my favorite kind of video. 
I’m feeling a lot better. Had a pretty good workout yesterday too. Thanks for dropping in.
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AGAIN?!?!? Ridiculousness and way LAME!
I’m so glad that you’re feeling better!
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Yeah it’s a sleep deprivation thing and has now become predictable.
My brain and body will awaken super early no matter what, so this means that if I join the rest of the world when they’re up late (my late is anything past 9-10 pm), it’ll cut into total hours of sleep. It’s usually okay once or twice a week, but three nights will lower my immunity just enough to lead to a sinus infection or a cold.
It’s a balancing act, but the snot is worth it for now. 
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Today’s Workout
Straight Arm Cable Pulldown
Tricep Pulldown
Seated Cable Row
Dip
Lateral Raise
First upper body session in over a week and I had a surprisingly good pump – bicep vein and all.
On Friday I hit lower body, but had enough snot in the head to feel dizzy during RDLs. I had to sit on the floor between sets. But the hams and glutes are still sore from that workout, so it definitely did something. Chris even had to give me a massage yesterday, poor guy. 
A Dose of Nature
The floofs got a scenic sniff walk on Saturday. We had the place to ourselves so they got some off-leash time.
Can’t wait til everything greens-up again.
Roxy Pants took her time and made sure everything on the trail got sniffed to its fullest degree.
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I was curious why you chose to keep the nose in focus (eyes are standard), but it all made sense when I read the followup.
#NoseGainz
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“Portrait mode” blurs out way too much. But thank you for thinking I was able to do that on purpose! ha!
It’s hard to get pictures of her cute little face when her nose is glued to the ground, and then when I finally do, it’s just a snoot. 
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I’m rediscovering how nice afternoon workouts are compared to when I usually lift (around 7 am). Your joints are more lubed up, your work for the day is usually done, and you’re not distracted by a to-do list.
Yesterday’s workout was lower-ish:
Superset
Booty Blaster: 4 x Failure starting with full ROM then partials at the top
Dip: 4 x 5
The dip stands are right next to the hip thrust machine, so why not make that a superset? Neither detracts from the muscle contraction of the other.
Leg Press: 5 x 5
Worked up to a load that felt heavier than usual.
Leg Extension: 4 x Failure and repeated drop sets
Start with a 10 rep max, then lower the load until you’re eking out one rep and hinging over at the waist.
Abs
Spinal Erector Stuff
I like to hit these with a tabata-style timer.
Other Stuff
Memes would be so much better without typos. But this happened last night. And you know what? Nasal spray fixed it.
I will use nasal spray every single day if I have to. There are people who tell me how “unhealthy” that is… and ironically, those people can’t seem to apply the same logic to their diets.
Sounds like a good use of ammo.
My favorite thing to do is respond a couple weeks later… or never.
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