A Taco Tuesday Tussel Over Salsa

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Song of the Day 🎵

What About Now –Lonestar.  Because sometimes you just need to keep moving forward, even when everything feels heavy.

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Motivational Quote 💡

"Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going." – Sam Levenson

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First Rep 🏋️

Me, staring at the dumbbells:

“Alright… first rep of the day. Let’s see if my arms remember how to move independently of my brain. Honestly, I feel like I’m running on empty today—energy-wise and brain-wise—but hey, that’s what mornings are for, right?”

Tobito, bouncing around like he’s fueled by caffeine and rockets:

“Let’s go! Lift, lift, lift! You’ve got this! Push past the exhaustion!”

Me, side-eyeing him:

“Yes, Tobito. Because nothing says self-improvement like almost collapsing while he’s narrating my impending doom. Perfect. Brilliant.”

Tobito, still hyper:

“Exactly! Now one… two… three! Keep going!”

Me, muttering to you, the reader:

“And here we go… slow and steady… mostly slow. But hey, progress counts, even if it’s just moving the dumbbell without dropping it on my foot.”

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Meat of the Blog 🍴

Lately, I’ve been running myself thin. Crafts, writing blogs, housework, living life… and my allergies just love to slow me down. Exhaustion has been my constant companion.

But here’s the thing: despite feeling drained, I’ve still been productive. Meals prepped, blogs written, floors vacuumed, and even managed to squeeze in some quality time with the dog. It’s proof that small wins matter, even when energy is low.

Reflection: Productivity isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up consistently, even if everything isn’t flawless.

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Mini Adventure 🦸‍♂️

Tobito, hyper as ever, somehow loses a salsa packet. Naturally, he immediately decides to dress up as an adventurer, declaring to the Refried Avenger:

“Whoever finds it first gets it!”

Being impulsive, Tobito doesn’t see the packet sitting right behind him. He leaps from couch cushion to couch cushion, arms flailing like a kid navigating a lava pit. Each landing creaks under his weight, the spring in the cushions threatening to swallow him into the dreaded gap between them.

Tobito: “Watch out! The pit is treacherous! I’ll conquer it!”

Refried Avenger, calmly stepping around the chaos:

“Or… you could, I don’t know, look where you’re going instead of performing a stunt show.”

Tobito, mid-jump: “A stunt show is life! The thrill fuels me!”

Refried Avenger, picking up the packet behind Tobito without breaking stride:

“Thrill doesn’t help you find your lost salsa.”

When Tobito finally lands on the floor, out of breath:

“Where… where did you find it?”

Refried Avenger, dry as ever:

“Behind you, obviously. You were mid-flight.”

Cue a mock fight. Tobito waves arms dramatically, charging; Refried Avenger counters with calm, sarcastic remarks.

Tobito: “I demand a rematch! That packet is rightfully mine!”

Refried Avenger: “You didn’t see it. I did. That makes it mine by default. Congratulations on your effort.”

Me, stepping in: “Alright, if you two can’t agree, I’ll take it.”

Both immediately boo at me, glaring with full cartoon indignation.

I respond:

“Fine. Since you’re both being ridiculous, we’ll do this together. Tobito, Refried Avenger, teamwork. Whoever wins, we all win.”

They glare at me for half a second… then reluctantly start working together, chaos slowly transforming into a strangely effective duo. Tobito is still bouncing; Refried Avenger is still stoic—but somehow, salsa packet secured, they’re… cooperating.

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Wins & Losses of the Day 🏆

Wins:

Worked out

Got housework done

Played with the dog

Losses:

Passed out at some point

Some of my crafts didn’t turn out as planned

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Daily Victory Lap 🎉

Even with exhaustion and wonky crafts, I accomplished more than I anticipated today. That counts as a victory. Sometimes the goal isn’t perfection—it’s getting more done than you expected and still finding the humor in it.

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