4/24-27/25

Title: Authority

Author: Jeff Vandermeer

Score: 8/10

It was kinda hard to start, it felt slow to me, but after it started to pick up pace, it was so good. It gave a good point of view from someone in the Southern Reach (Control/John) who was charged with interviewing a “clone” of the biologist from the first book (Annihilation) of the Southern Reach Trilogy. It then ends with John and the Biologist jumping into an entrance into Area X that she unknowingly created. I highly recommend this series so far to sci Fi fans

Next book: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

friendly reminder 🪷

in my control

my actions

the way i respond

my values & goals

my boundaries

my beliefs

my choices

my perspective & mindset

what i take responsibility for

what i focus on

how i spend my time

how i engage

in my influence

my health

my wellness & wellbeing

my connections

relationship dynamics

my reputation

certain aspects of the future

my energy

my environment

my finances

not in my control

the past

my memories

regrets

others feelings

others thoughts

others words

others beliefs

others behaviors & responses

politics

world conflict

aging

illness

loss

the weather

the future

been so sick my throat refuses to let me speak

3/11/25

Went to the store and work, I got Arlo new decor :)

General:

went to work

Redid Arlos tank

Organic Chemistry:

Took exam

Wrote pre lab

World Civ:

Did second part of exam

Ate:

yogurt

Protein shake

Ice cream

Its getting hard to eat again due to the scabs coming off my throat.

Heres Arlo’s new tank set up :)

5/5-7/25

Ben really hectic but hopefully I’ll be able to post regularly now that finals are over

General:

Went to bar

Went to gym

Organic Chemistry:

Took the exam and ended with an A in the class and the lab!

Criminal Justice:

Took the final

Retook exam 2

(Grades unknown)

World Civ:

Turned in final project

(Grade unknown)

Forensic Analysis:

Took final

(Grade unknown for lecture and lab)

Music:

Took final, passed class with an A

Ate:

Pizza

Max and cheese

Mashed potatoes

3/25/25

Had no classes today but did have work and other things to do.

General:

Went to work

Got stuff to buff out scratches on my car

Learned Arlo likes to hide in his volcano in his tank when the bubbler is off

Went to doctor cause I spit up a blood clot (is apparently uncommon but normal after getting tonsils out)

Organic Chemistry:

Write pre lab for tomorrow

World Civ:

Finished module 17

Completed module 18

Ate:

Bacon egg cheese sandwich from Starbucks

Home made teriyaki chicken

3/16/25

Overall not productive day I think.

General:

Went to mass (had to skip sorority chapter meeting bu it was the only time I could make it)

Sorority recruitment workshop

World Civ:

Completed (simply opened) textbook readings

Completed (used grok) the quizzes for the readings

Ate:

Canes toast and fries

Mac and cheese

Pudding

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Run for 5/1/25

Made good progress! Got my pace down by 20 sec!