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Today was a very ordinary day. School was pretty boring. But I got my Bench press max up to 190. After school I took the bike to the Y. It was very windy so it was awful to ride. My leg workout was amazing and my legs already hurt today. Then I had way too big dinner, as I wanted to pour half of the rice, but the whole thing came out. I didn’t want to toss it so I ate it. We watched a Gators basketball game that was super intense but the Gators won in the end!

Today was MLK day, so there was no school today. I used that time to have a long sleep, especially after the disappointing super blood wolf moon yesterday. Then I relaxed the day and watched a handball game. On my way to the gym I called my parents since it was my mum’s birthday today. We had a great talk. Then I worked out shoulders, triceps and abs today. During the workout I was a little bit demotivated, but now I feel great about it. It’s just hard to accept that change doesn’t happen in an instant. I just have to be consistent and results will show.

Today was pretty quiet day. I got up early and we went to church, had a breakfast and some coffee. Afterwards I talked to my grandparents and then we worked out at the Y. My workout was great. After that Cody, Milena and their friend headed back to Orlando. We watched the two football playoff games and had a little dinner. Other than that I washed clothes.

Today was a great day. I was able to sleep long. I had a huge breakfast, that basically filled me for the whole day. Then I went to workout and it was great except for one exercise. Afterwards we went to the Manatee festival in Crystal River. There wasn’t too much to do at the festival, but we ate something ( I only had a funnel cake) and watched the band a little. Sadly, as we wanted to see Manatees the park was already closed. Connie then dropped me off at the Crystal River Mall. I know there is towns that just feel dead, but this Mall took it to a whole new level. More than every second shop was closed or empty. I waited in there for about 2 hours before the other exchange students came. During that time I really realized that I can live by myself without doing anything and stiill be perfectly fine, kind of sad I know. So as they arrived we had a little spare time before the movie we went to started. It was the movie „Escape Room“ and it was just amazing. I was intrigued by that movie the whole time. I had a very small dinner and then went to bed early.

Today was a good day. Instead of riding the bus, Andy took me to a bootcamp. It was awfully cold, but a good workout. I was late to school, but the first two lessons were good. During Panther Hour all the exchange students were interviewed on how they like school here and what some differences are between the school systems. They also took some pictures. We had a quiz in english about the Great Gatsby. I had a little time to relax at home before I had to make some cookies for a dinner that we were going to. The dinner was at a friends house and they made pulled pork, which was great. They also had a fireplace that we sat around. We talked a little and got home pretty late.

Today I did a lot of weightlfting. I got my report card and the teacher told the whole class about my good grades, which is really embarassing. Every lessons except the last one was ordinary. But in weightlifting, I got my bench max up to 185 and I think i could’ve even done 190 but there was some miscommunication with my spotter. Then I tried to work on my deadlifts and as I approached my current max I already felt, I can definitely do more now, but I’m focusing on proper form. Apparently my form is kind of ok, but if I change it a little I can release a lot of pressure from my lower back and do more weight. By the time I got home, Connie was waiting for me to go to the Y. I had a great leg workout, even though I lowered my squat weights in order to squat down to parallel. I had some steak for dinner.

Today was an overall great day. I got up too early because I forgot that I’m going to a Rotary meeting. The meeting was good and it was nice to see all the people again. Then I got late to school and in weightlifting class I was working on shoulders and biceps. My geometry teacher asked me if I can go to Math Field Day, but I told him they probably won’t allow me to go. Although, I asked my other teacher if I can go along to watch it. The rest of the school day was good. The bus was late today and I talked to my dad a little. Afterwards, Andy picked me up to go the Y and I did shoulders today. Even though I didn’t improve in any of the exercises, the workout felt great. We got some sushi for dinner. I was really happy and feeling content almost the whole day!

I guess my low is over now. School was good today. I finished my first cooking assignment ever (Dinner Rolls) in Culinary. They were pretty good and I had two even though they‘re not too good for my diet. In Weightlifting i worked on clean and tried to improve my form on squats. I talked to the coach about my failure in training yesterday and that I want to lose a little weight. He replied: „What fat do you wanna lose?!“. I guess he thought I feel fat but I just want to define my body and reduce body fat. The rest was pretty normal. After school I went to my workout again pretty motivated. The ride there was pretty cold. The workout itself was great and I only struggled with one exercise but I always struggle with that. Now I‘m watching a basketball game while eating some scrambled eggs for dinner.

It feels like after I came back from Savannah, I just can’t get a break from any crap happening. First, school pissed me off, after that I didn’t feel to good and was overwhelmed and angry about booking flights for a way too expensive trip. And then today! I felt good walking into my workout, but shortly after it showed otherwise. I failed in every single exercise on my normal weights and even with significantly lower weights I had a super hard time, if I even managed to do it. So my mood was down to the very bottom after that. When I got home I had a little dinner and then tried to do at least something productive, so I booked my flights. At least I can cross that off my list. Now I’m just gonna relax the day and go to bed early.

Today was the day to really stress my legs. I got up because Andy woke me up and asked if I wanted to do a Brick with him. At first I was hesitant but I agreed and after a couple almonds and a water for breakfast, we started. We were gone for about 2.5 hours and did a 25 mile ride (ca.40km) and a 4 mile run (6km). So my legs were dead already. We had tacos for lunch and I ate seven of them. We also watched some football, while eating. I talked to my parents and we tried to book flights for my trip to New York and it really stressed me out. Then Andy and I went to the YMCA and I had legday today. In addition to that I didn’t have too much time. So I think, I’m glad if my legs are able to move even a little. We watched some football and had a small dinner.