december 2022

Hello! this was my december:

Xmas break

It’s been a break about nose-breathing.

After reading the first few chapters of this book (that I did not finish) and absorbing its propaganda, I’m intent on spending less time breathing through my mouth.

The convincing parts weren’t the medical studies referenced (sort of because the author isn’t a doctor and it felt a bit preachy).

What resonated with me was the history of breath. The practice of inhaling and exhaling deeply and slowly is eerily universal. It comes up in eastern meditation, Christian prayer, aboriginal tribes, even the Navy SEALs do some version of it. About 6 seconds in and 6 seconds out. All through the nose.

I’m not sure if this is actually making me healthier, but it does make me feel better. And I’ll settle for the placebo.

Books

I did read these books (completely):

^ I’ve posted about all three on my blog.

Resolutions

Looking back at my 2022 resolutions, I can recap progress on a few:

I want to move to Montreal.

I haven’t moved yet and I’m very indecisive about it.

I’d like to start posting more on my Instagram Story.

Sort of did this. About 70 stories posted in 2022 compared to 45 in 2021.

I want to get a fun phone case. And tattoos, more jewelry, etc.

I don’t have a fun case. It’s still naked except for a screen protector 😬.

No new tattoos. That is something I need to sit down and think about.

I have more jewelry! A couple chains and a bracelet!

I want to get a promotion at work.

Did this :)

I want to run a marathon.

I ran a half -marathon in September! And I was quite happy with my time. I don’t want to run a full marathon anytime soon (that sounds terrifying). I’d rather work on improving my half time.

I want to get LASIK.