When Avdi gets rare time “off” to sleep, work, and go out with friends, I get to be “snowed in” (see photos) and try to make the most of my imposed decadence.  I sleep in more, actually cook and eat my own food, read, write, have teatime, watch movies, get around to procrastinated chores (I actually vacuumed, and dusted the fans), and do a little self-examination.  Sort of like what “retired” people are supposed to do (?).

Today’s exercise was about building/maintaining cognitive capabilities and resilience.  Apparently I’m average to just above or below average on mental sharpness/memory skills.  Not a huge surprise, but not where I’d like to be.  The one big takeaway is that making the move from previous situations to STL is making all the difference in healthy mental, social, and physical essentials.  Also it’s never too late to learn adaptation skills.  Something we’ll all need in 2025.