SR.Gray @srgray@sunbeam.city

So, the first series of objectives are actually set in the very near future.

By May 22nd, I should be creating a weekly supper calendar and sticking to at least 3 meals on the calendar per week.

That increases to 4 per week by May 29th, and at least 2 of those meals will need to be Diabetic-Friendly.

By the end of the month, I should be actively recording every piece of food or drink I consume in my Food Log, and I should have reduced my poultry meals from 5 per week to 3 per week.

I already don't eat any meat other than poultry, so that makes part of this simpler.

Now, all I have to do is, well, all the work to make it happen.

As previously noted, one of my courses this semester is related to #wellness.

In addition to "working out" for 1-hour at least twice per week, I need to set a variety of wellness #goals throughout the semester.

A big one that I just hammered out, in detail, with numerous stepping-stone objectives along the way will further transition my diet.

By the day before my 40th birthday, if I successfully follow my plan, I should be following a diabetic-friendly diet with macros (within +/- 2%) of 40:35:25 that is lacto-ovo #vegetarian for all but 1 meal per wk.

Why this particular goal? Well, my spouse is at very high risk of type 2 #diabetes, and we all eat the same meals. If she has to eat diabetic-friendly, so does everyone else. My kids are also likely high-risk thanks to genetics.

As for the vegetarian twist, well, eating less (or no) meat is one of the largest impact things that someone can do on an individual level for the #environment. It's just one more step.

I do need to haul these inside tonight though, as there's a late season frost warning. We could get frost right to the end of the month.

Last year, my peppers failed miserably and I didn't get any.

Over the winter, I've grown and harvested almost 50 Thai chillies indoors, and it looks like one of my bell pepper plants (that I never had the chance to transplant due to moving) is growing me some goodies.

The tomatoes are flowering as well, which should give me some early season fun.

Internet is live at the new apartment and my ISP upgraded my Eeros to new ones (at no additional charge) with Wifi 6.

Normally I wouldn't care about the upgrade (as the old ones worked fine), but apparently the new model also works as a ZigBee Hub, which will save me from having to buy one as I build up my home automation.

As for the old units, my ISP sends them out and apparently 90% of the material used is recycled. I had no idea, but it is good to see some attention paid to end of life.

Now... I just have to start plugging everything back in...

I guess I should also not the actual brand in case people want to hunt it down when they have to update an item or two in their wardrobe. Looks like the line is The Eco Closet by Novelteez

I should note, the old sweater was about 12 years old, and the previous hat survived 6 years.

All in all, not too bad given fast fashion...

Picked up a new hat and sweater today because my previous ones finally wore out beyond any sort of reasonable repair.

Was pleased to find a sweater made from 40% recycled materials, and a 100% recycled hat at my local Giant Tiger.

I'll call that a #shopping win.

I'll admit, I'm a little disappointed with myself.

I joined Sunbeam City looking forward to working with others to make the solarpunk a reality, at least for my small neighbourhood. I looked to learn and to share what I've learned.

But shortly after joining, word came down that we were moving and I feel like I've been completely consumed between that, college, and my kids...

We get possession on May 5th, and officially close on our home on the 16th. By the 21st, we'll have flipped the profit onto our debts and be (almost) debt-free.

I'll step up on the #solarpunk workshopping then, once I can breathe. There's so much more to be done... I mean, the complex I'm moving into doesn't #compost or have any sort of communal #garden.

There's a lot of possibilities, I just need to learn what others have done to create these spaces and find a way to make it happen here.

I'm looking for some #WearableTech to help monitor my blood pressure, heart rate, SpO2, etc. I'm open to watches, ring, ankle bands... Whatever else is out there...

Tech with non-replacable and/or silicone bands need not apply, as I'm very tired of the rashes they cause.

Bonus points if the data is stored locally instead of on the cloud.

Basement is finally all packed up and ready for the move.

With most of the kitchen & kids stuff also packed, there isn't too much more we can put away until a day or two before the move.

I can't wait for this to be over...

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Be sure to post an #Introduction so we can learn about you. It's always great to connect with #NewPeople.