Just finished showering, hair's still wet. (laughs) Today I went to the gym in the evening. It was really fun, did both weights and cardio. The gym was pretty crowded, but I enjoyed the workout. I did lower body weights as usual, then finished with cycling. It was great, I cycled really hard. I had a plan to go eat shabu later for my brother's girlfriend's birthday – it's her actual birthday – so my Mom was taking everyone out for shabu.
Before we went, Dad wasn't home yet, so I had time to go to the gym. I knew we were going to eat shabu, so I pushed myself extra hard (laughs) with both cardio and weights. It felt so good, like endorphins were really flowing. It was an amazing workout. But after cycling, I went to stretch in the changing room. I was about to head home because Dad was back and everyone was ready. In the bathroom, there's a shelf for putting things, so I used it to stretch my leg, just a little. I accidentally tensed up and bam! — a cramp hit me. (laughs) I haven't had a cramp in ages! I guess I used my left foot too much while cycling, because it cramped up in the arch of my left foot. I thought, "Oh no."
My brother called to ask if I was coming home. I told him I was about to, but I had a cramp, so he'd have to wait a bit. (laughs) I thought about asking the trainers for help, but then figured it wasn't too bad, I could still walk. So I walked downstairs, but then I started feeling unsure and sat on a bench near the motorbike parking. I sat there stretching and even asked Gemini (laughs) what to do for a foot cramp. (laughs) I just kept stretching there. It was so annoying, everyone was waiting for shabu and I was stuck with a cramp. (laughs) It didn't completely go away, but it slowly got better. While I was stretching, I looked up and saw the sky behind Central. It was so beautiful.
Once it felt a little better, I tried to walk on my heels to take the weight off, just in case the cramp came back. My motorbike was parked so far away today, right at the very end of the parking area because there were no spots when I arrived. So I had to walk quite a bit. When I got home, I stretched a bit more, and my brother asked if I was okay. (laughs) I said I was fine, and then we went for shabu.
There were quite a few of us today. We ordered the beef set, but what I really focused on wasn't the beef, it was the salmon. The set came with salmon, and I just kept piling it on. (laughs) I'm not sure how many pieces were on each plate, but I took a photo. I ate three plates of salmon as soon as we got there. I really packed in the salmon, wanting all that good protein and healthy fat. It was awesome.
I got full pretty quickly today. I'm not sure if I ate a lot or not, but salmon can be really filling. We finished with ice cream, of course, then slowly made our way home. I got back around 8 or 9 PM, I think. I played with the dogs for a bit, then just messed around, listened to music, scrolled through Facebook. (laughs) I just showered, and now I'm recording this while waiting for the clothes dryer. I've been meaning to do laundry for days but haven't had a chance, so I put a load in as soon as I got back, on the quick dry setting. I just checked, and there's still half an hour left. I guess I'll be going to bed around midnight. While I wait, I'll read a bit more of Ikigai book.
So that's about it. Today was a good day, especially the workout. It was awesome. I really wish my arm would heal quickly. I want to do so many things: bodyweight, calisthenics, weight training. (sighs) It's frustrating. (laughs) Sky even told me yesterday that he really feel me, because if he were in my condition, he wouldn't be able to do much. My dominant hand is like this, it needs rest, and I can't use it too much or it won't heal. It's been a year already. I agree, because at first, I was pretty down about it. But I'm much better now. It's good that my family isn't pressuring me. I work from home and help with chores, so it's pretty chill. Sometimes I'm even too free. (laughs) I'm actually getting a real break. I remember thinking after I finished studying, before my internship, that I wanted to take a year or half a year off. Well, now I'm getting that real break, and it's so empty. (laughs) Helping with the house isn't that demanding, especially when the hostel or bungalows aren't open. Then it's busy, but otherwise, it's just empty. Sometimes it's crazy how much free time I have.
Okay, that's all for now. I'll read my book. I'll probably record again before bed, even if I don't know what else I'll have to say. (laughs) See you later.