Hello, team, and welcome to the first PPals of 2024. I struggled with starting this thread because I’m dealing with some post-holiday/pre back to work blues. Even though I wasn’t all that excited for Christmas and NYE it was still a welcome break from my daily routine.

Moving on, Martine shared her intentions for 2024 over in HKS a few days ago. Anyone making any resolution adjacent plans for the year? Was this already discussed and I missed it? For me it’s definitely getting my portions and snacking under control. I eat mostly healthy, just too much.

Exercise wise, having Friday and Monday as rest days has been working great for me so I’ll keep at it. Life wise, changing my job would be great. Boyfriend and I have also been discussing making it official but the idea of planning a wedding sends me into a panic so I’ll let it rest for a week or 52.

My first workout of the year was this bit of Tasha torture and it definitely went better than the last time I attempted it. I only mention it cause I definitely perspired: https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/no-equipment-total-body-cardio-add-on-style-circuit-with-emom-finisher?scheduledDate=2024-01-02

Ok, let’s see if I can scrounge up some links for you guys.

Did our ancestors experience emotions the same way as us? What even is an emotion? This podcast tends to deal in NSFW topics but it isn’t the case for this episode:

https://youtu.be/HtdFRpl7I0U?si=sFOwi6cuoWFEw_vG

This is late unless anyone is using the Julian calendar but how accurate to history and the book is The Muppet Christmas Carol?

https://youtu.be/opXFR6ab214?si=frNQ-SIalFLIo8uD

Have you wondered if it’s dangerous to crack your knuckles?

https://youtu.be/j43kNmg2x2U?si=SZb-UBoDnF_dQPKX

Finally, here’s a cute St Bernard getting a bath:

https://youtu.be/NTN-Vl0I_Lk?si=x75aQkeKtJ1-LLXQ

Ok, I am done for now. Let me know what’s up with you and don’t forget to have a great day!