Blast From The Past
October 2017 - My dreams done got me messed up. (Not my usual high quality photo today. You can blame whichever iPhone I had at the time).
It’s crazy how you can come across a picture, an old song, a particular smell, and be transported back in time to a distant memory. I recently had a dream in which there were many people that I know. Some who I still am in touch with today, and some from the past. It was very strange, I wasn’t exactly interacting or speaking with anyone in the dream - but they were interacting with each other. I was merely observing. It definitely sat with me for a few days seeing all these people, who at one point I spent a lot of time with. Wondering how or where they are (for those who I am not in touch with). I hope everyone is doing well.
Anyway, my last post was in August so this definitely isn’t as bad as my previous one where it took me about a month to post again. Life has been busy. Slowly ticking off more US cities/states and settling in. Definitely feels like home now (an upgrade from my previous somewhat) - I genuinely can’t believe it has nearly been six months since the move. I initially wanted to only move for six months but I get why I got told by my MD that six months would be nowhere near enough time to settle in. Moving in summer was definitely the right play tbh, whilst the cold is slowly creeping upon us I wouldn’t say it’s been that bad yet. Perhaps all those early mornings training in my uncle's gym with sub-zero temperatures have helped build up some tolerance.
Speaking of gym - I recently attempted my one rep maxes for squat, bench and deadlift. Considering how turbulent my life has been over the last couple years I was very happy with my numbers. Switching up the program now and going back to an old powerlifting one so lets see what I can hit next year. I will keep you posted whenever I next get around to testing my one rep maxes.
Now to an entirely unrelated point. I was thinking about how my twenties have transpired the other day. Damn saying twenties like that got me feeling old af. Nonetheless, I was reflecting on those 10 years and how I have been very fortunate to visit some pretty cool places. When I put my brain in adult mode I do think I could’ve saved more money and all that bs, but honestly I have absolutely no regrets. I know I’ve definitely mentioned this before but I would encourage you all to take any opportunity that you get to explore the world, or even stay somewhere else for a prolonged period of time. The experience you get is priceless. Or perhaps this is my coping mechanism for spending hella money? I kid. Fr though I will never stop repeating that message. It doesn’t have to be expensive either - some of my best trips have been the ones where I’ve spent the least amount of money. Have stayed in some very questionable places though but you know, good old character building. I think life is unquestionably a bit rosier when you have a trip planned. Just get out there while you can - tomorrow’s never promised as they say.
Okay that’s all - bit all over the place today. Take care folks.
Random song suggestion: Samra by Saint Levant.
