February 6,2026,Friday morning, 5:12am,pacific standard time, apartment in Dana Point, California, USA. I am having an issue with an employee regarding her time keeping record. She has been with the company a long time. The investigation is draining for both of us. Yesterday I got the new overlay for my tooth. It will take a little time to get used to. I am glad I they got me in early and I don’t have to wait until Wednesday. I slept in again this morning. I have enjoyed doing the treadmill at night but have to figure out the resistance training aspect.
Author: mikemeyer949
Busy work anniversary
February 5,2026,Thursday morning, 5:34am,pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point, California,USA. After taking my daughter to music I went to planet fitness last night to walk on the treadmill. by the time I got home I was exhausted. Four days/nights of after work exercise and early morning walks caught up with me. I stayed in bed until 5:30 this morning and didn’t go for a walk. Now I am having a chocolate peanut butter builder bar and drinking some lavazza coffee from the keurig while I watch the weather. The dental office called yesterday and said they can set my crown early so I will do that before heading to work. Today is my one year work anniversary. I am so busy I don’t have time for reflection. I kind of like it that way.
One year down
February 4,2026,Wednesday, 3:58am pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point, California, USA. Today in the last day of my first year at this job. I can’t say it has been a great year but I am happy with the results. I may good pay, I am appreciated and I can be steady financially/benefit wise for my family. My plan is to stay constant for the foreseeable future but you never know what life has in store. Workout: treadmill at planet fitness last night, blue lantern walk this morning, pushups at home. Tonight will be a challenge. Because of singing lessons for my daughter I won’t get to the gym until 8pm. That is the time I have been finishing the last two nights.
Feeling better
February 3,2026,Tuesday morning,3:19am,pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point, California, USA. I have been dealing with a sprained trapezius muscle for a couple months. So long that it felt like a chronic condition. However the last three days I have felt my range of motion return. I will never take putting my hands on my hips, crossing my arms or raising my hands above my head for granted again. Last night I went to a planet fitness and walked on the treadmill for an hour. psychologically it is hard to gear up for a workout at night but once I got started I enjoyed the experience. Plus it gives me flexibility with my schedule. I woke up early this morning because I wanted to, not because I had to. That was a refreshing change of perspective.
Third weekend morning
February 2,2026, Monday morning, 7:20am, pacific standard time,parking garage at work, Costa Mesa, California,USA. Yesterday, after taking my daughter to lunch and walking the dog I went to the gym to walk on the treadmill. I did the same thing last Sunday and enjoyed it so I thought I would try again. I ended up walking for an hour. I decided I would count that as my walk for this morning and slept in like I normally soon Saturday and Sunday. That mindset has made an amazing difference. I feel like I gained a third weekend morning. Even sleeping in as late as I want in have plenty of time to make it to work.
Sunday
February 1,2026,Sunday morning,5:57am,pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point, California, USA. My cousin and her family were in town yesterday. We met for lunch at Station Craft Brewery + Kitchen in Dana Point. The food and the conversation were enjoyable. afterwards my daughter and her mom came to my apartment and visited briefly. They wanted to go shopping so I took a nap and met up with them back in Aliso. I walked the dog then took my daughter to In & Out for dinner before she connected with friends in Irvine. This morning I walked the Blue Lantern route. The moon was so bright and full it looked like sunrise in some places. I am extremely happy and at peace right now. Both this immediate moment and for the past year. I am grateful for who I am and the gifts I have been given.
Mixer results
January 31,2026,Saturday morning,5:09am,pacific standard time, in Dana point, California, USA. No one showed up to our mixer last night. one nurse practitioner and her friend came, that was it. $1600 spent on food and drinks for a small return. I am glad we had the events though. The conversations we had with the people that did show up were good. The next mixer will be in our office and we will invite a larger cross section of referral sources. Lesson learned for now.
Happy
January 30,2036,Friday morning, 2:55am, pacific standard time, apartment in Dana Point, California, USA. Went to EOS this morning to walk on the treadmill and do back exercises. I am going to have a chocolate builder bar then go back to bed. My internal dialogue has evolved. Using the 10,000 bricks tool my voice is powerful and confident. Checking in every hour and being mindful of my mindset has given me peace and control unlike ever before. I am the happiest I have ever been and look forward to every day.
Thursday
January 29,2026,Thursday morning,2:47am, pacific standard time, in Dana Point,,USA. Woke up a little later this morning. I didn’t PCH route without the Green Lantern spur. It was a pretty good distance and saved me time by not having to drive anywhere. Yesterday at work I did a presentation with the marketers at a managed care provider in Orange. Things went well. They have more of a presence in San Diego County so that should help their branch as well. After work I took my daughter to music, talked to mom on the phone, and picked up a burger at In & Out. now I am resting, eating a mint builder bar and watching the weather. I will wait to have coffee when I am driving to the office.
Time commitment
January 28,2026,Wednesday morning,2:30am,pacific standard time, apartment in Dana Point, California, USA. I timed myself from get out of bed to finish working out. it took one hour and thirty minutes. They included getting ready, driving, doing the Blue Lantern route, driving home, and exercising with weights. Now I that I know the exact time commitment I can plan my sleep accordingly. though I know getting up between one and one thirty is the sweet spot for not feeling rushed, it isn’t always easy to get out of bed at that time.