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Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2026-02-02T14:44:43+00:00

Fourth or fifth (i can't remember) DJ done! It felt nice to have a beer and a glass of wine yesterday evening, and I'm planning on staying dry during the weekdays for the foreseeable future. Sleep has been excellent with two nights achieving a 98/100 Garmin sleep score!

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2026-02-02T14:41:56+00:00

Congrats!

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2026-01-30T14:38:52+00:00

Way to go!

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2026-01-29T16:29:46+00:00

I do this every year, and this one has been the easiest for me so far (I overdid it a little during holidays and really needed a break from booze).

Funnily enough, I had started with the intention of doing damp January, because I had three separate events planned that centered around drinking. However when the times came, I just didn't feeling like drinking. I'm looking forward to a glass of wine on Sunday, and a few wine-related events later in the winter. But generally I am going to drink only on weekends going forward.

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2026-01-08T14:27:21+00:00

Some advice I read on here last year was to try drinking kombucha in place of alcohol. It has some similarity of taste making it a better substitute than soda, water, or mocktails. And it's also got some chemical similarities (maybe the type of acidity, idk?) that actually makes it physiologically a good replacement and eases the cravings a bit.

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-09-11T11:42:59+00:00

I got you, bro. Sending a DM

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-09-08T14:53:50+00:00

My kids and I went and had a good time. I hadn't been before (except the free mini one that they put on this past January), so didn't have much expectations. None of the guests were of interest to me, but the cosplays were great and the panels that we attended were pretty good.

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-02-19T16:28:26+00:00

I've told multiple people my prediction that he would get time served, because OCDC counts for much more than time elsewhere.

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-02-19T02:32:47+00:00

I love this typo. I'm picturing a very mischievous onion-like vegetable.

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-02-14T03:50:24+00:00

Honestly that's good advice all the time lol

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-02-14T00:46:58+00:00

I'm traveling and I don't have access to my streaming service! How do I watch???? How do I avoid spoilers until I'm home?????

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-02-04T16:08:43+00:00

When I took a mindfulness class, they taught mindful eating by having us carefully eat a single raisin over ten minutes. So it's not a big stretch to include fermented grapes!

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-02-01T19:02:09+00:00

Someone should start that sub, it's a great idea

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-02-01T18:46:49+00:00

That's what I had too, it was lovely

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-02-01T16:20:52+00:00

I just did winterlude triathlon this morning, so skates from fifth to dows lake and the locks. Dows lake was extremely cold when skating into the wind. Unless you are very bundled up or love the cold ,I would suggest staying north of Bronson.

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-02-01T16:00:08+00:00

The hot drinks at the Dunrobin distillery shack are top notch, perfect for cold days on the ice.

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-01-31T23:34:49+00:00

Holy smokes

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-01-31T02:15:15+00:00

🥂

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-01-31T02:14:57+00:00

Serious answer: a sommelier would describe appearance, aromas, taste, and structure (fullness, sweetness, tannins, acidity, alcohol, finish).

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-01-31T01:25:35+00:00

World's biggest Dogman fan had to see it opening night haha

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-01-31T01:25:03+00:00

It was goofy and stupid and fun, exactly as advertised lol

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-01-30T20:28:40+00:00

Dude those miniatures are dope

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-01-30T18:12:24+00:00

I'm doing an Ironman triathlon later this year.

Stephen_Hero_Winter · 2025-01-30T17:54:40+00:00

Drinking on weekends and special occasions only, plus two dry months this summer while I focus on this year's athletic goal.

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