October 14,2025,Tuesday night,7:30pm,pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point,,USA. Woke up around 2 this morning and went to EOS for a workout. It wasn’t too bad. The storm came in later than expected so it wasn’t necessary to use the gym but no worries. I am still glad I tried it. After the gym I came straight home and had breakfast before taking a nap and heading to work. This evening I took my daughter to dinner and we drove around, listening to music until the sun set behind dispersing rain clouds. All in all not a bad Southern California fall day. it feels good to be alive.

October 13,2025,Monday night,6:56pm,pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point,USA. Got up at 2:18 this morning and did the PCH/Blue Lantern walk. I was dragging the whole way. When I got home I ate a protein bar and drank some water then went right back to bed for an extra hour of sleep. At 6am I got ready and made it to work with time to spare. It was a good day. My energy stayed up the whole time. I didn’t even take a Power Nap. My legs are still a little sore, but in a good way. Otherwise I am good after a lot of walking yesterday. We will see how tomorrow goes. Tonight it is supposed to storm. Time to use my EOS membership. I call it my insurance policy in case of situations just like this.

October 12,2025,Sunday afternoon,3:52pm,pacific standard time,Jiffy Lube, Aliso Viejo, California, USA. Getting my oil changed and replacing a couple brake lights out on my car. I probably need to replace the front brakes but will wait until the next service. This morning I slept in then went for the double walk along PCH and Blue Lantern. After a little rest I walked up pacific island and went to Planet Fitness in Laguna Niguel. 4:10pm Aliso Viejo. I came home and did laundry and got ready for the week. Now I am in Aliso Viejo. I am going to walk the dog and enjoy the rest of this afternoon.

October 11,2025,Saturday night,7:42pm,pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point,USA. I was tired this morning. Work woke me up with calls a couple times last night so that threw me off. I slept until 6am and had to eat breakfast before I could go for a walk. I walked up Pacific Island then worked out at Planet Fitness. In the afternoon I went to Aliso to take my daughter to lunch and walk the dog. This evening my daughter, her mom and I shopped at the San Clemente Target. It has been a good day. I did enough to keep busy but not so much it stressed me out. If only all Saturdays were so easy going.

October 10,2025, Friday night,8:49pm,pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point,,USA. My daughter and I went to the Spirit Halloween store in San Clemente this evening. We picked out a couple decorations for her house. One for her room and one for their living room. I didn’t see anything I liked. Maybe I will find something at Target this weekend. I want to decorate my patio for the holiday.

October 9,2025, Thursday night, 8:07pm,pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point, California. I am perpetually moving forward. There was a time when I was more prone to pull back and rest. Now I drive ahead. It is a new energy for me. I am mindful of the good and the bad. In previous mindsets I was prone to isolation and depression. Now I have a tendency to get anxious. I am much happier than I was but I also am aware there are times I need to gear down and relax.

October 8,2025,Wednesday night,7:13pm,pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point, USA. Just grinding away these past couple days. Everyone up and down the line is grouchy, myself included. Since the week began I have looked forward to the weekend. It is hard to engage when my mind is somewhere else. I have been using the 10,000 bricks centering tool to get my head straight. I am thankful I have it. Checking in, finding positive energy and focusing on the present really works. However this week I am so far off center I no sooner get straight when I have to check myself again. I need to stay steadfast. Face the headwind and never give up.

October 7,2025,Tuesday night,7:44pm,pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point,USA. A typical work day. We had staff meeting this afternoon. That seemed to go well. I ate a couple bites of cake. I shouldn’t do that any more. Ice cream is a good dessert, it doesn’t make me feel bad. Cake on the other hand sucks. my blood sugar is out of whack and I am grouchy. probably more from eating a small amount on an empty stomach more than eating cake in general, but still. The payoff isn’t worth the effort any more. Especially late in the afternoon.

October 6,2025,Monday night,7:50pm,pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point, California. Went to EoS fitness in San Clemente this morning. It wasn’t bad, just different than I am used to. The space is a little darker energy wise but no worries. It is nice to have an early morning workout option. I will acclimate to the vibe. When I got home this evening there was a candy bar and note on my doorstep. Apparently, I have a new neighbor in the unit above me. According to the card’s message the candy bar is a goodwill gesture for her dog barking throughout the day. That was considerate of her though I wasn’t home to hear the noise. I do hear the sound of paws on the hard floor surface but it isn’t anything unmanageable. I appreciate the gesture while a little bummed someone moved in permanently. The unit has been a seldom occupied short term rental the two plus years I have lived here. Having a neighbor up there will take some getting used to.

October 5,2025,Sunday night,7:42pm,pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point,USA. I signed up with the EOS gym in San Clemente this morning. The reason being they are open 24hours. I like Planet Fitness but I know there will come a time in the near future when I won’t be able to walk outside in the morning. I need an indoor option and planet fitness’ hours (at least around here) are too restrictive. I am going to keep both memberships for a while but will probably drop Planet Fitness soon. It is a shame. I like the gym but feel like all I do sit around and wait for it to open.