a corn kernel's contemplations

I finally caved and installed my AC... except I realized the exhaust pipe kept coming loose so I was just doing net zero to my room. It works wonders now that I have duct taped it together. The refrigeration cycle is a beautiful thermodynamic invention. AC makes it feel like summer has actually arrived. Before I was just living in extended spring.  Research Update:  I think I for once have a clear outlook on the trajectory of my summer. I have so much work to do though...I finally presented my mid-summer update, which was scary initially but a good learning experience :) Lifting Update:  I finally began deadlifting and this is going to be such a rough journey lmao. My entire back is sore and my hamstrings are dead. I don't think I ever had hamstrings ngl. Benched 120 lbs for 1 RM and I'm super stoked about that. I think creatine helps? Art Tabling Update:  I have literally done zero drawing. I don't have any inclination towards beginning another drawing tbh :(  ...

The Flash movie is DC's attempt at restarting their "DC Universe"... and without spoilers, it did not do a good job :').  Research Update: Still kinda irked by the lack of structure/check-ins and mentorship. I think I'm realizing now that I really need hands-on mentorship especially in the beginning. Maybe I just gotta be more proactive about asking for it. There is *a* light at the end of the tunnel, but is it the light I am looking for? I don't know! Lifting Update: Smashing those hammies man, my hamstrings are so WEAK. Started the 3 day split on Wednesday this time so hopefully we don't keep slipping. I think I gained a lot of water weight from inflamation and it is finally going away! I still haven't benched yet this week but I definitely will at least on Monday. Art Tabling Update:  Based on extensive market research (many hours of watching TikTok), I have determined that our booth should be market-themed with gachas of Genshin and Star Rail charm...

On Monday, I got absolutely destroyed by PT because all of my current exercises focus on balance, which has apparently disappeared post surgery. Standing on one leg with your eyes closed proves to be very challenging. That being said, my dope physical therapist tasked me with standing on one leg on a balance ball WHILE COUNTING DOWN IN 3's FROM 100??? It honestly takes all of my concentration doing that even lying in my bed? I got to 97 before I required significant buffering and she completely roasted me for needing to subtract using my fingers. I am in fact not smarter than a 5th grader B). She offered naming  fruits next and I got to 5 fruits before I also gave up. And here I thought I was basically fully recovered.  Perfume Update: I tried Armani's The Yulong for the first time and this shit lives up to the hype :') I am so tempted to buy a $30 travel-size but I'll see if I finish this sample first. It is so comforting yet light and refreshing. J'adore has its f...