This morning started with a workout, and I’m calling that a victory. I finished feeling pretty good, even if my leg is still barking at me. It’s not completely on board with the plan yet, but I got the work done anyway.
I’ll take that as a win.
Recovery isn’t always measured by silence. Sometimes it’s measured by showing up, putting in the effort, and proving to yourself that the engine still starts, even if one of the tires keeps complaining. Today was one of those days.
Progress: 1. Leg: 0. 🏆
It’s not a miracle cure, but it helps take the edge off while everything settles down.
Some days call for determination.
Other days call for patience.
Today required both.
The lawn is greener than it was yesterday.
Missy is still convinced she’s the Neighborhood Welcome Committee.
And I’m still moving forward, one careful step at a time.
Gravity still sucks.
But so far, I haven’t let it win.
The day got off to a great start with a good shower. Sometimes that’s all it takes to feel human again before tackling the day.
After getting cleaned up, I headed outside for a watering session in the yard. The lawn got its turn, and everything was looking pretty good when I finished.
I also took another step toward modernizing my watering setup. I jumped onto Amazon and ordered two Orbit Wi-Fi hose timers. Amazon had a deal where buying two cost the same as buying one, so that was an easy decision.
Claire was ready to get moving after our long day yesterday, so she was encouraging me to hurry up and finish the order. Mission accomplished.
The package is supposed to arrive by 6:00 p.m., which gives me plenty of time to get everything installed and tested. Since I already have an Orbit Hub, setup should be a complete no-brainer. Once they’re paired, I’ll be able to control my sprinklers and hoses right from my phone.
If everything goes according to plan, the new watering system will officially go live in two days when my regular watering schedule starts. It’s pretty amazing how far this technology has come. Instead of dragging hoses around and watching the clock, the Orbit system will handle the schedule while I focus on enjoying the yard.
I’ll post an update once everything is installed and running. Sometimes progress comes in big moments. Other times, it’s a hot shower, a watered lawn, and a little technology making life easier.
Today’s Pain repertoire includes knee pain, cardio goals unbelievably, disability, and whether MythBusters still rules.
Welcome to modern Colorado survival.
Living disabled after a TBI and stroke means some days feel like a strategy game nobody prepared you for. Buttons become engineering projects. Zippers become boss battles. Knees suddenly hold press conferences about poor working conditions.
But the mission continues.
This morning started with negotiations between my left knee, my cardio goals, and the part of my brain that still thinks I can move like it’s 1992. The knee immediately rejected the proposal.
Cannabis status:
Operational. Respectable. Slightly overqualified.
Today’s flower delivered a solid mental reset while helping turn down some of the daily background static that comes with disability, pain, and recovery. Not magic. Not a cure. Just enough breathing room to keep moving forward.
Meanwhile, MythBusters was on in the background launching objects into oblivion like federally funded chaos goblins, and honestly… it still rules.
Today’s pain repertoire includes knee pain, cardio goals somehow still existing, disability, and whether MythBusters still rules.
Welcome to modern Colorado survival.
Living disabled after a TBI and stroke means some days feel like a strategy game nobody prepared you for. Buttons become engineering projects. Zippers become boss battles. Knees suddenly hold press conferences about poor working conditions.
But the mission continues.
This morning started with negotiations between my left knee, my left hamstring, and the part of my brain that still thinks I can move like it’s 1992. The body immediately rejected the proposal.
Still, I got out and handled business.
I took my pressure washer back to Whole Foods for an Amazon return. The actual return process was effortless. Scan the code, hand over the item, mission complete.
The hard part was the walking while carrying a big box.
From the parking lot to the entrance, then across the store to the Prime desk, my knee and hamstring made sure I understood every single step. But I got it done.
And honestly, that matters.
Cannabis status:
Operational. Respectable. Slightly overqualified.
I started the day with a little sativa before leaving the house. One pull of reefer got me through transportation, walking, navigating the store, and dealing with public life without mentally ejecting myself into orbit.
After getting home, the indica division was activated for recovery operations.
Today’s flower delivered enough calm to turn down some of the background static that comes with disability, pain, recovery, and the exhaustion that can come from simply being out in the world.
Not magic.
Not a cure.
Just enough breathing room to keep moving forward.
Meanwhile, MythBusters was on in the background launching random objects into oblivion like federally funded chaos goblins, and honestly… it still rules.
There’s something comforting about watching people fail spectacularly, learn something useful, and keep going anyway.
Feels relatable.
Current condition:
Castle Rock Reefer Report complete.
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