In the game, I’m in the zone
Flowing beyond all your shouting
Laser-focused on the ball alone
Oblivious to all your doubting

There’s nothing that you contribute
Because you have nothing to lose
Distraction is your foremost attribute
I’m strong enough to ignore the boos

You don’t have skin in the game
So you have nothing I want to hear
Everything said is always the same
My silence sends my message clear

Inspired by a David Elikwu thought that applies to those friends who always think that they know best.

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Today I’m feeling:

Quite well rested though my body is still sore from exercise. I only did seven minutes for two mornings and my body is really feeling it. This is a message to get back to a routine and rebuild some strength. Now that I’m almost out of this weird illness, I’m feeling positive about it.

I’m also a little tense this morning as I wait for the AFL grand final to start! Ultimately, it doesn’t matter if Sydney wins or loses but I do enjoy supporting my team and being part of this little tribal dance.

One thing I love about AFL is that, despite the rivalries and shit-talk, there is no real aggression between supporters. Once the game is done, it’s done.

Health:

Physical: 6
Mental: 7

Today I’m grateful for:

Takky for keeping Amy occupied for the afternoon and evening. They are screaming, singing, dancing and singing in the living room whilst I try to concentrate on reading!

The best thing about today was:

Lots of comic book reading. Shadowman, 2000AD, Judge Dredd Megazine, Justice League Dark and especially enjoyable was Ekho, a fabulous European fantasy adventure.

What was out of your control today and how did you handle it?

Well, it appears that Sydney, once again, forgot to turn up to play the last game of the year and it was all over by half time, after which I soon tuned out, went to bed and fell into an afternoon nap whilst reading comics.

Another season over. It was a good one in general.

Something I learned today?

Finally, the cheap London Town shaving cream is available online again so despite having already bought other expensive options to try, I ordered a couple of cans to keep for the future. I hate shaving. So boring!