I am in Seattle. There was a time or two I thought we’d move here, and it still remains a possibility. For now we are just here for the immediate future, enjoying the weather and appreciating a city life that feels like a city life. Today we walked around a small section of the main isle and chilled and ate and hung out. This is what being in a relationship is supposed to feel like without kids. Now I’m relaxed and truly feeling like I have a chance to be healthy here and make some real progress with losing weight and getting in shape. I challenged the 13 year old to a 6 lbs in six weeks duel. I lose and he tries to gain muscle. He needs to gain 3 to my losing six, and that seems doable at his age, but it requires work. On my end I am 231.5 lbs and a lot of body fat.
Getting my weight down is as important (if not more) as getting my finances right. I need to be right for the long term for my partner, family, and myself. It helps to feel that I still do have stories to tell–both inside and outside the world of Shadowrun. I’m excited to put myself in a position to live long enough to be able to tell them.
I’m even more excited to be in a climate and a city where I can feel good walking down the street. Politics are different here. Fox News is not the default, and people feel more open-minded and willing to meet you where you are at vs. alienate you for who you are. I’m looking for a life that is more centered in that feeling.
Some Thoughts:
- Obi Wan finally showed the power of Darth Vader and at the same time showed how damaged he was physically by his loss to Kenobi. He’s not the same warrior, but the force is remarkably strong in him. Seems like Dave Filoni is working through an interesting story arc with this one.
- Also of note: Andrew Stanton co-wrote episode 5. He’s that dude who co-wrote Nemo.