Kristine Joy, Writer

• In prep for the start of this book and a six week block focused on my physical well-being, I needed to take an initial stock via before photos, an Insanity fitness test and Renpho smart scale readings. The following takeaway is significant enough to pass along – regular lifting increases muscular endurance!
  • I have Insanity fitness test results dating back to 2010 (age 30). I took the average reps over the course of 15 years and compared it to yesterday’s (age 46) results:

Exercise 1	131	112	-15%
Exercise 2	46	40	-14%
Exercise 3	95	98	+3%
Exercise 4	44	66	+49%
Exercise 5	12	16	+28%
Exercise 6	20	23	+14%
Exercise 7	21	22	+5%
Exercise 8	79	88	+12%
		AVERAGE	+10%

• Per inspiration from Pantzar’s the FINNISH WAY, I needed to switch the language that I am learning once again. #3rdtimeisacharm

Spanish -> Swedish -> Finnish

Maybe I’ll finish that which I started this time around? And then find my way to Finland?

• And when I get there, I need to winter swim. The author references another book, Hyinen Hurmio, which translates to Glacial Ecstasy.
  • And this title is exactly what sent me over the top when it comes to wanting to try the practice.

I also need to finish the book itself in the next 33 hours because it is the 25th book for this mission.

• Shortly after deciding that I need to find time to visit Finland, I was on Zwift and the first event listed was a Ride with Club Finland experience. Naturally, I needed to join and will use the Zwift Companion app to try and communicate in the months to come and/or make friends that would take me winter swimming!

• Eric and I needed to watch Land of Bad during our holiday staycation because we got suspense, scenery, humor (Reaper: How do you know if someone is vegan?) and a magnified sense of respect for technology and our men and women that serve.
  • And more specific to me, because “Playboy” would be the centerfold if Playboy Magazine were for women.

I need you to know that I was vegan for 6 months, and respect veganism (or simply personal choice), and still found the joke funny because I have been the punchline. #ifyoucan’tlaughatyourself

• This also made me laugh, but in passing it along, I need you to know that my laughter comes 💯 from the standpoint of wordplay. If you are offended, please accept my genuine apology and note that I’m merely a middlewoman:

• You need to see, and hear, one of my Christmas gifts (thank you Em❤️) in action:

• I needed to find these products / product lines given the added practice of loose leaf tea drinking (per Dr. Weil‘s advice):
  • Vahdam Tea
    • I know that the introductory letter that was sent with their tea is marketing, but it didn’t feel like marketing; this sucker 🙋‍♀️ is sold on the company! #authenticity
  • Teaze Tea Infuser
    • Like the typewriter above, this might as well be a toy for grown ups.

Brain Teaser Legit Inquiry: Why can’t we all just get oolong?

• I needed to hear this quote as added perspective when perspective may be needed:

If it's hysterical, it's historical. 🧐

• My husband needed new indoor tennis courts for Christmas because I didn’t get him much else (nor could much else that I may have gotten him have made him as happy):

I appreciate your readership; I need the validation as writer. 😉

Sincerely,

K.J. Sculling