Floater's diary

LaMaria said:
That looks gorgeous! I´d love to try ice swimming one day. Are they in dry suits?
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Nope, just normal swimsuits, and often a wool hat if they are elderly (because so much of the body heat escapes from the head and neck). It looks wonderfully wacky :D

Thank you for the positive affirmation! <3 And YES I'm so so so looking forward to the oak forest trip. It's nice to have people in my life who are paid professionals, but also have the ability to look at things from my point of view. Especially as I know that they really like their job.
 
I loved everything about your post yesterday when you talked about the Lake, Nera, your beautiful diary & matching pen, your hair, your plans for your hair, the rapport with your assistant, your respect for their help, "I'm a naughty boy", & this, especially this :beating:
Floater said:
Feeling very happy. And feeling like my life is really building up to something. All the friends I've made... All the respect and kindness I get from other people... I think it's all because I finally respect myself and have started to work _for_ myself, not against myself. When I feel free and genuine, I can properly pay attention to others. And they feel it, and respond with the same sentiment.
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Floater said:
Nope, just normal swimsuits, and often a wool hat if they are elderly (because so much of the body heat escapes from the head and neck).
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Now I want to try it even more! Except for the wool hats. Wool is itchy and makes it hard to breathe.
 
I decided to take an extra rest day! I woke up well rested with no anxiety, so I'll just take it easy today. Working out tomorrow will feel even better after a proper rest. Grocery delivery arrives in the afternoon, I'll food prep and clean up a bit.
 
LaMaria said:
That's great. Fingers crossed the positive side effects if exercise will last longer in general as time goes on.
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I do believe so. My relationship with my body has improved greatly. Way less anxiety and obsessive/compulsive symptoms, too. That's why I feel confident that a rest day is what I need right now :) It's a beautiful day outside, -8 with fluffy fresh snow. I'll have a long nice walk with Nera as soon as the groceries arrive!
 
Ahhh my body is really appreciating a day of just lounging about. I ordered takeout as a special treat: a Korean cheeseburger with side salad. I have to be very careful with money from today on, but it's nice to have someone else prepare a meal for me for change.
 
I had a nap and took Nera out for a walk after. It's gorgeous outside, -12 but no wind, everything covered in fresh white snow... I was naughty and bought some ham and cheese as well as a bag of avocadoes. Really looking forward to working out tomorrow. The swimming hall will close at 2PM tomorrow and be closed the day after for Finnish Indepence Day, so I'll choose between aqua jogging and the gym depending on when I wake up etc. Going to have rye bread with ham and cheese for dinner.

Oh, I watched a documentary called "Just, Melvin, just, evil" before I had my nap. It was about inter generational child sexual abuse and a perpetrator who never got his just desserts. It was a rough watch but also somehow a healing experience? I think the doc will stay with me for a while.
 
I really don't know how you watch movies like that. I just can't. Floater, you really have a lovely balance in your life at the moment. I loved that you said...
Floater said:
I was naughty and bought some ham and cheese as well as a bag of avocadoes.
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I was expecting something really unhealthy & was pleasantly surprised.
It's sometimes nice just to have a relaxing day or two, without pushing yourself.
 
Cate said:
I really don't know how you watch movies like that. I just can't.
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I guess I just try to "rationalize" my own past trauma. As in, it's easier for me to face it head on and see other folks living and surviving it, than to keep it under the lid and pushing it away like I did for 25 years of my life. But I fully respect other ways of surviving of course. I'm just a "ram head" like the Finnish saying goes. Someone who is insistent to the point of stupidity 😂😂🐑
 
& I'm a sook when it comes to movies.
I'm a ram head or a bull head (Taurus) too when it comes to stubbornness (or determination as I call it). I hate giving up on something or quitting.
 
YIKES. It's -16 C outside. I have to say I'm not too motivated to leave the apartment today... Well, Nera needs her walks anyway so better bundle up and go out anyway.
 
-16? :eek: It got to -6 here once about 25 years ago. 6 pipes burst out the back of where we lived then. Double eek! :eek:
 
Brrr! It´s been several years since it got that cold out here. I hate having to add/remove layers all the time (especially in uneven terrain when the warmth my body produces varies a lot). Coming back in after is wonderful though.
 
Rain check on gym: woke up from a 1,5hr nap with a sore throat. MOST LIKELY just reacting to the cold but I'm not going to risk it.
 
The temps have dropped further, to -18. My throat feels a bit better, I was coughing and sneezing a lot earlier this evening but this has now settled. Haven't had the most sensible meals - quesadillas for lunch, an avocado for a snack - this goes to prove how directly working out or not working out effects my appetite. But I just cleaned up the kitchen and plan to make avocado pasta with arugula and cilantro for dinner. Just something simple and clean-tasting. Maybe eggs later if I feel like having protein.
 
I'm glad you're bouncing back quickly. I think that shows how well you have been looking after yourself. Your immune system is probably getting stronger.
I am trying to pretend that I didn't see that -18 :svengo: It's the 6th day of Summer here & is "only" 11.5, getting to a max of 18 & I was just having a mental whinge. I think I can cope after seeing your minus 18!
 
:rotflmao: I do like to see the differences in our climates but I'm also glad that -18°C is a rarity here (and really only happens at night even if it does). Quesadillas don't sound bad to me but a whole avocado as a snack wouldn't tempt me one bit!
 
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