[Check-In] A few days late but I didn't forget π
Added 2024-07-04 20:08:47 +0000 UTC
Hey y'all! ππΌ I apologize for the late post on this one -- I had originally wanted to record a check-in over the weekend but alas I got side-tracked by, what I suspect are, side-effects of one of my medications in the moment.
So while I was able to go out last weekend and enjoy my half-birthday celebration, it unfortunately was cut a bit short in terms of my enjoyment due to having to deal with an elevated heart rate. And as someone who has never suffered from that at all... let me just say it's kinda worrying when you're literally sitting there, completely still, managing your breathing and as calm as a cucumber, yet your heart rate is just steadily racing π The good thing, however, was that it didn't last for too long, though, so I while I did have to cut short what was planned, I still was able to go out for ramen, enjoy a nice dinner with dessert, and then get back home for some relaxing times with movies and games.
Outside of that, though, everything went well and I've been feeling great this week. I've been able to work on audios as need be, get some writing done, and also get through comments and replies since I never want ya guys to have to wait too long for my own feedback to your lovely messages π¬
Oh! I did include a question in this check-in, where I wonder if I should tease some of the media I've been enjoying lately since it might be fun to have you guys perhaps watch, read, or listen to what I've been into before the podcast goes up so you're more familiar? Let me know if you'd prefer that OR if I should just play it fast and loose and just surprise ya whenever the podcast goes up... Or hey, maybe do a little of both? I'd love to hear what you think in the comments!
Hope you're doing fantastic and staying safe!
-GG β¨
Comments
Haha laundry is the bane of my existence so I'm glad you share in my pain! π As for my symptoms, it's just been like an adventure to see what sort of new fun sensation and / or pain I'll be feeling and it's not been that exciting to look forward to π Hopefully once I get off some of the temporary meds, I won't be suffering from as much side effects... at least, that's the hope! ππΌ Okay, that made me feel better about not taking the photo of the ramen cause it was funny how I was looking forward to it so much that I ended up forgetting to chronicle it! But gosh, that cheesecake was amazing and I can still taste it if I think about it hard enough! Though the yuzu was a bit "too" tangy for my taste, however, the sharpness and density of the cheesecake help make up for it! π° Haha! How did you know my plan about just staying in Japan during my trip?! π€£ Just kidding! But seriously, if I had the means to do so I totally would either live there full-time or at least for an extended stay. Maybe one day it'll be easier to move over there so ya never know! But still, thank you for welcoming to Europe should I ever wanna visit across the pond! π«
Gentle Geek
2024-07-08 19:45:34 +0000 UTCOh... ya know what? What if I just had a post at the end of each month that was entitled "GG's Book / Movie Club" and it was a blog post about what I plan to talk about -- like 1 movie and 1 book -- that people can read or watch ahead of time of the following month's podcast? Hmmm that sounds like it could be an easy way to do it! And then any other things I mention in the pod can be like extra surprises people can get into if there's interested π
Gentle Geek
2024-07-08 19:39:53 +0000 UTCNo joke, the heart stuff was legit scary. I had never gone through something like that so I knew it wasn't normal. Not to mention since I do lots of cardio and stuff when exercising I just sorta know how my heart rate should feel when it's elevated and how to clam it down. So not being able to feel it go down for hours at a time was just like this strange "betrayal" that made me feel like a stranger in my own body. Haha, I'm trying to keep my routine going, even if I have to do a little less than usual, but thank you for the support in trying to stay active and be as healthy as I can given my circumstances and limitations ππ»ββοΈ Yep, I definitely feel that "don't see much hope for us" sentiment and it's hard to be positive about it, but we gotta see how it shakes out and hopefully things turn out alright π And haha... at the end of the holiday I thought it was like Sunday and I was gonna be going back to work for a full week the next day, so I get the confusion haha. Got it, got it! Gonna be writing these down and see how I end up pulling it off since it's fun to keep a few things secret but at the same time also cool to just have like a community read or watch a book or movie! So I'll see how I go about getting that set for next month, but thank you for the feedback π₯°
Gentle Geek
2024-07-08 19:37:48 +0000 UTCIt's been a struggle to be sure but I'm doing my best, I promise! πͺπΌ Like some days I feel a bit down and out (or tired), however, on others I feel ready to kick ass and live life. And with positive thoughts and well wishes from people such as yourself, I know I can keep my head high! π₯°
Gentle Geek
2024-07-08 19:32:20 +0000 UTCCan vouch that yes indeed that food was tasty, especially the karaage! I was legit impressed by how much they gave too since I've been to some places that are quite stingy with the portion sizes, so that was a nice little surprise! Yeah, I had to taper back my usual run distance as I would usually do 3 to 4 miles each time I went to the gym. So now it's anywhere between 1 to 2 depending on how I feel, but at least it gets my heart pumping (in the right way and not in that weird medical side effect way π) Sounds like a plan when it comes to teasing out or even announcing what sorta things I'll be digging into for the next podcast. Perhaps I'll do a blog post or something at the end of each month? Still gotta work out how to best to do it since sometimes I don't even know what I wanna talk about until I've already gotten deep into stuff haha π Thank you so much for the well wishes on "New Monarchy Day" haha π€£ Love how people got a kick out of that! Hope it was a great day on your end too! π
Gentle Geek
2024-07-08 19:31:03 +0000 UTCGonna for sure dive deeper into that movie in the upcoming podcast, but oh man, "The Innocents" was quite the watch! Definitely makes lil' kids seem as creepy as they seem π€£ And thank you for the feedback! I've got quite the positive response about this so I think I'll talk about it more in the podcast and then see how I'll implement my reading / watch "schedule" for others to follow along should they want to!
Gentle Geek
2024-07-08 13:41:12 +0000 UTCI think mentioning books and movies ahead of the podcast could be fun. Sort of your own book or movie club!
Rachee64
2024-07-05 19:30:52 +0000 UTCAt this point I'm just fearing doing laundry because later on I find out you did it at the exact same time and it's just plain weird, it's not even funny at this stage. π€£ Anyway, I'm happy you are feeling well these days but yes, I agree, please, do not overwork yourself and have enough rest because you give me worse jumpscares with some of the symptoms than any horror movie (those are fictional characters, they can die and suffer as they please but you are a real person). Also... Happens to me all the time. When I'm out and have some great looking meal, I always forget to take picture of the main course. It was happening so often that I made it into a rule so I don't feel guilty about it π Yuzu cheescake sounds interesting. I have made multiple types of cheesecakes but haven't try this one so far. Maybe it's time to give it a go. Although I'm already planning to bake something even more special today. π Psst! π€« You'll always be welcomed in Europe if needed. π Although you go to Japan in November if I remember correctly. Planning on never coming back if things go wrong? π I'd love to know what books you are reading ahead. I tend to read things all over the place but I need them to be recommended to me π
Kleo S.
2024-07-05 03:26:20 +0000 UTCMy gosh you are really going through it with the illness..... hopefully it was just the meds! Happy 1/2 birthday!! ππ₯³ the food looks delicious
Shayhonei
2024-07-05 02:52:19 +0000 UTCIβm glad youβre feeling better this week cause the heart racing sounds pretty scary. Hopefully in a month itβll be over with the meds! π©΅ But it seems your half birthday was fun! The food looks so yummy π€€. And the runs youβre able to get in also sound like a better time than before! Itβs so great that youβre letting this illness know that youβre gonna kick its butt. π₯° And I absolutely love Monarchy Day π€£π€£. This election is gonna be a tough one, so I also donβt see much hope for us. I will say though that with the day off today and your check in coming today, I feel very thrown off, like itβs a Saturday and not a Thursday π . As for your question, I think a good mix of the two is great. You tell us about some of the media youβre consuming so we can check it out before, and then leave some as a surprise for the podcast to check out afterward!
Shiv
2024-07-04 21:42:25 +0000 UTComg that food looks SO tasty!! And is that karaage I see? π And, man, having your heart race outta nowhere is so stressful, Iβm sorry youβve been dealing with it!! π thankfully I only get it very very rarely, but itβs scary when it does, and even a little frustrating when youβre doing everything you can to get it to calm down π₯² I really hope itβs just the medication and will resolve itself with relative ease! π€π» Itβs great to hear you were able to run more recently!! Though Iβm glad youβre gonna be careful with how much you do ππ» no one wants you pushing yourself too hard, especially not to the point of making you feel worse! As for your question regarding the podcastβ I love the idea you have of teasing some things, and leaving others as surprises! I enjoy waiting for the podcast to hear what youβve been engaging with, as a fun surprise, but sometimes I might like to engage with it ahead of time so I know what youβre talking about and even look forward to hearing what you thought of it! π I hope you enjoy the rest of your day off on this New Monarchy Day! May it be pleasant and have limited laundry to deal with π
Angel-Script
2024-07-04 21:23:33 +0000 UTCOmg The Innocents mentioned!!! Loved that movie so much, it checked many ticks in my brain. I highly recommend that movie to anyone who likes creepy sorta stuff involving kids like that. As for the podcast stuff, definitely let us know what youβre getting into before the podcast so we can catch up with you! Thatβs fun and interactive!
Angel (LC)
2024-07-04 20:20:01 +0000 UTC
