So lately I've been taking to listening to podcasts while I drive to/from work. I think I've signed up for too many, but there's also the fact that not every podcast episode is about a topic I'm interested in.

 

Really wish I could listen while doing other things but the whole hyperfocus + also easily distractable thing makes it impossible, but as long as my body is over 20% battery life it keeps me awake enough to some how make it to work in one piece. Yeah yeah I know. I have a referral to see a Neurologist that specializes in sleep. Going to approach my boss about maybe being able to bus in twice a week even.

Anyways, I listened to a podcast morning that was really fascinating. The podcast show itself is Dressed: The History of Fashion, and the episode I listened to was on A History of Stoutwear.

Basically, Stoutwear is like one of the first bits of 'plus-size' marketing that occurred once clothing shifted from home/tailor-made to ready to wear. They touched a lot on how the histories of both fashion and technology are intertwined and even how the first attempts at developing a 'standard' size were based on the Nationalistic ideals of what An American should look like (ie Young, slim, athletic, WHITE).
Honestly, this is one of my favorite podcasts in general. I LOVE fashion and I really appreciate that the hosts are willing to delve into the political behind it as much as the aesthetics.

Another podcast I've been listening to is a short daily one called Before Breakfast. It's a lady that gives general advice about time management, and even though the title implies its about things to do in the AM, one thing she likes to emphasize is that you don't have to do something every day at the same exact time for it to be a good habit.

Honestly, I wish I had heard that prior to signing up for this 4 week fitness boot camp, but also, ultimately I took it in the early morning because my evenings were already booked with a JavaScript prep course. I know that sounds like a busy schedule, and yeah it is but like... I don't feel any more exhausted doing this than I have already been feeling. I can't say that waking up to workout has made me feel less tired either. My body definitely feels less sore post-workout from the first day to today, but I see nothing in regards to my overall energy levels.

I'm just tired and very cloudy-headed feeling all the time. I guess this is a reminder for me to go ahead and go make that appointment like I'm supposed to.

Tumblr is basically already dead but doesn't know it,

I'm tired of Facebook,

The Fediverse, so far, is just an alternative Twitter,

Twitter is for shower thoughts basically,

A "blog" makes me feel like I need to write better than what I'm currently so,



I'm here, again.