Turning lots of corners - DaB35 Part 8

[DaB35]

Checking in as haven't been able to get online much.

YouTube channel is going well. 4 vids now and views slowly climbing. Nothing stratospheric but I'm happy that people are viewing, liking, and commenting, so that's good. Working on a more substantial one at the moment which has taken two weeks so far. I've invested in extra stuff for my microphone like pop filters and so on. Been interesting learning about editing audio to create that 'clean' voiceover sound you need for YouTube.

My sister has confirmed her bump is a boy, so I will have a nephew. Due in late December/early January. I think she really wanted a girl but she's still happy.

I would be lying if I said XW has never entered my head recently .There will always be a litle thing that reminds me - something on TV, a smell, a song, food, seeing something funny and being unable to laugh together about it, whatever. I read one quote - can't remember where - which I think is quite poignant (think it might even be from Dr Suess): "Don't cry that it's over. Smile because it happened." What I've learned in the past 12 months or so (including the wise words people have given me here) is still relevant now. I have felt like a new person for some time now. I have never had this much confidence before.

Still using Audible regularly. Getting in podcasts too; one series I'm very interested in is 'Movies by Minute' where they analyse a film one minute at a time and a special guest will come in for 4/5 episodes at a time, and they'll discuss the plot, character motivations, camera work, trivia about the movie, etc. It's great. Noticed several of my fave films on the list so I've got plenty to listen to when I'm at work.

Haven't been able to move out of my parents' house yet. Just not enough funds! But I'm doing well at saving so I'm not getting myself down about it - just looking forward and keeping busy. I'm of the opinion that 'it will happen', rather than 'it must happen now', which is helping and not stressing me out.

Work is going well; my job really helped me through everything that happened last year (and also through Covid). I'm one of the lucky ones who hasn't lost their employment and as a (smallish) company we're pretty stable. Studying is going well too.

Exercise-wise I'm really seeing benefits now. Achieving 90 sit-ups (30x3) each time, 3x25 press-ups, and then I do a mixture of other exercises (usually 3x12) focussing on arms, abs or legs as appropriate. Not seeking a bodybuilder physique at all; but am definitely pleased with the much more defined 'ridges' as I continue to stick at it!

Anyway, hope everyone is keeping well.