Here's a throwback photo of Arya as a youngling. She conked out after an intense game of yarn-ish keep away. (Something she can still be enticed into today.)

Oh, she tries to be dignified and disinterested these days, she really does. But a flick or two and suddenly it's all wild pouncing and flailing paws of her halcyon days.

Thought y'all might enjoy a small bit of happiness today.

#Cat #BlackCat #VoidFluff #CatsOfMastodon #MastoCats #Kitten #SoCuteWhenAsleep #BeKind #ChinUp #Hope

Time for yet another #chinup #challenge. My record, 16 reps, is from years ago and I’m not aiming to beat that. Now it’s all about consistency: I’ll try to reach 1,000 chinups in 100 days or less. I started on Feb 20th and did my 93th–100th chinups yesterday, on day #10.

The DIY setup in the picture is where I usually exercise. A bit shaky, but works. Those are old wooden high-jump uprights, with decking screws holding the rusty crossbar in place. During this week, because of holiday traveling, I’m forced to use rings instead. Even more shaky, and slightly different muscles at work, but chinups nonetheless (because I make the rules).

#calisthenics #chinups #exercise #gym #training #workout

@cmccullough

I’d argue it is going splendidly. You got to spend 20+ years traveling and doing something you love and believe in (obvious headaches of being employed aside). There’s not a lot of people that can say that - at all.

When I was younger (late teens / early 20s) I could have made a lot of decisions differently, and been in a much better financial position today moving towards retirement (in another 20+ years lol). Instead I got to see most of the country, hang out with some killer musicians and good people, go cliff diving, race cars on tracks that should never have been certified, and a whole lot of other things. Would life be easier now if I hadn’t? Maybe - but I did those things, and it’s a blessing to have that perspective and those lessons.

You’re in a valley - and they always look darker the longer you’re in it. But it’s not forever, and nothing that you described is a negative.

#trite #chinup #icantmakeitvetterbuticanbecheesey #itainteasybeingcheesey

Remember, folks, a challenging day is just the universe's way of saying, 'Hey, I heard you like character building, so I added some obstacles to your path.' But don't worry, you'll come out of it stronger, wiser, and with a way better story for cocktail hour. Keep marching onward, because tonight's story is tomorrow's legend! #ChinUp #ChallengeAccepted

#checkpoint #checkingin

How's my #USA family holding up after today?

Sending us all so much #love and #support. We shall overcome. ❤️

#resist #lgbtqia #headup #chinup #wehaveworktodo

@QueenOfTheCroneAge @philip_cardella

Yep. It’s a lot. Been cycling through anger, sadness, and nausea every day. Hoping our local #Indivisible meeting on Sunday will provide some sort of relief/direction. We’ll see.

#ChinUp #Community

@DrALJONES

It can be...but I'd rather be alive with a chance at heaven then dead with no chance for anything.

#ChinUp

I don’t know if that’s alcohol or poison he’s pouring into that cup of tea, but either way, this is the mood for today. Thanks, mr Peter Lorre
#peterlorre #mood #doodle #ballpointpen #oneofthosedays #chinup #CuppaTea