Svadhishthana
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- Joined
- May 31, 2021
Yesterday - went to welding class. Pretty boring since it was just shop intro/ don't lose your fingers class. Me and 5 other guys who all looked pretty blue collar just stood around and nodded while the guy running the class explained how to use chop saws and belt sanders. Objectively, I could have done better here. Whole group was pretty taciturn, so I didn't feel very enamored with the idea of talking. Additionally, it takes about an hour to commute there, and I was tired when I arrived, and it was cold out, and boo hoo hoo. My ideal self would shake off or find solutions to these minor discomforts and make the experience enjoyable and social. After all, I'm learning new things (or at least completing necessary steps in learning new things that I want to learn) around people with similar interests - an ideal opportunity to socialize and make friends.
Solutions for next time:
- arrive early. Can use the time to nap/rest/eat if tired. Can also write a logical thesis on why I should be happy and excited to be there, why socializing will be enjoyable and good in the long run, and how it isn't that hard to just smile and say hello to people and joke around about shit.
- Bring more layers than you expect. Prepare these the day before so you are ready and don't forget.
- If you are cold or tired just before the class, do some kind of exercise like walking around or push ups to warm up and get some energy.
Today:
- Call another nutritionist (this one in network for my insurance - the one yesterday was pricey... seems they all are. Worth it to try to get someone else to pay for it.) (3)
- Bouldering w/ friends. Can use same solutions as I came up with yesterday to get psyched if needed. Hopefully some other people there I can introduce myself to. (1,2)
Tomorrow:
- Physio in the morning. (3)
- Political rally in the evening. (2,4)
- Maybe go to a show at a local music venue. Extremely nerve wracking (2,4)
Next Wednesday - kink meetup. Holy shit I'm nervous about this.
Solutions for next time:
- arrive early. Can use the time to nap/rest/eat if tired. Can also write a logical thesis on why I should be happy and excited to be there, why socializing will be enjoyable and good in the long run, and how it isn't that hard to just smile and say hello to people and joke around about shit.
- Bring more layers than you expect. Prepare these the day before so you are ready and don't forget.
- If you are cold or tired just before the class, do some kind of exercise like walking around or push ups to warm up and get some energy.
Today:
- Call another nutritionist (this one in network for my insurance - the one yesterday was pricey... seems they all are. Worth it to try to get someone else to pay for it.) (3)
- Bouldering w/ friends. Can use same solutions as I came up with yesterday to get psyched if needed. Hopefully some other people there I can introduce myself to. (1,2)
Tomorrow:
- Physio in the morning. (3)
- Political rally in the evening. (2,4)
- Maybe go to a show at a local music venue. Extremely nerve wracking (2,4)
Next Wednesday - kink meetup. Holy shit I'm nervous about this.