Honey, Tacos, and Phil Collins: A Lesson in Not Quitting

🎵 Song of the Day

“In the Air Tonight” – Phil Collins

That slow build… the haunting synths… and of course, the drum break that feels like the universe itself slapping you across the face. If motivation had a soundtrack, this song would be it.

💬 Motivational Quote

"You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done." – Rocky Balboa

---

💪 The First Rep

Alright, listen up.

Today isn’t about being perfect. Today is about showing up anyway. Some days, life feels like Phil Collins whisper-singing in your ear before the drum solo—drawn out, heavy, and waiting for something to hit. But when it does? You swing back.

Enter: Tobito.

My tortilla-wrapped friend decided he’d belt out “In the Air Tonight” in his best taco-tenor voice while I wiped sweat off my face. Imagine a taco crooning Phil Collins with salsa dripping dramatically like stage lights. Weirdly… it worked. He looked at me afterward and said:

"Keep moving forward, bro. You got this."

Hard to argue with a motivational taco.

---

🚗 Real Life Reps: The Car Saga

Today, I finally got my car out of the driveway. Victory, right? Except… because I didn’t ask enough questions (classic me), I had to wait way longer than expected for pickup. That delay meant I couldn’t do everything I had planned.

But here’s the thing: I didn’t break the chain.

I cleaned. Did the dishes. Made crafts I’m actually proud of. Played with the dog until his tail was basically a helicopter. Was it perfect? Nope. But it was progress. And that’s what matters.

---

🏃 Mini Adventure: Honey Mayhem

I walk into the kitchen. What do I see?

The Refried Avenger, arms crossed, standing stoically beside Tobito—who’s laying face down on the counter.

Me: “What happened here?”

Tobito (muffled, ruffled voice): “Don’t… ask.”

Refried Avenger: “He spilled honey. Then, in his noble attempt to clean it up, he stepped on a rogue sauce packet and… well, gravity finished the job.”

I carefully pick Tobito up, honey dripping like maple-glazed regret. He suddenly lets out a scream—this banshee-level wail that startled me so badly I dropped him… right back into the honey.

Refried Avenger (dusting cape): “Don’t worry. He scared me too.”

Moral of the story: even tacos face-plant sometimes. But they get back up. Sticky, but stronger.

---

✅ Wins and Losses

Win: Got the car situation finally moving and still kept the streak alive with chores and crafts.

Loss: Time management today was rougher than Phil’s drum solo.

---

🏅 Daily Victory Lap

End of the day, lights low. The scent of lemon dish soap still in the air, mixed with the faint sweetness of honey I swear I can still smell. My hands feel raw from scrubbing, but my chest feels lighter. The dog snores in the corner, paws twitching in dreamland.

I sit down, muscles tired, mind a little calmer, and realize: today wasn’t about crushing goals—it was about refusing to quit. That quiet satisfaction? That’s the victory.

---

🍲 Recipe of the Day: Spicy Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients:

2 chicken breasts, sliced thin

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tsp chili paste (or more if you like danger)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 bell pepper, sliced

1 small onion, sliced

1 cup broccoli florets

1 tsp sesame oil

Optional: sprinkle of sesame seeds & chopped green onion for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat sesame oil in a skillet until it sings a little sizzle song.

2. Toss in garlic and onions—let that smell hit you like fireworks.

3. Add chicken, cook until golden on the outside and juicy on the inside.

4. Stir in bell pepper and broccoli, let them keep their crunch.

5. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chili paste. Pour over everything. Stir until every piece glistens with spicy, glossy goodness.

6. Serve hot, top with sesame seeds and green onion.

The result: a stir fry that bites back, spicy enough to keep you honest but comforting enough to feel like progress in a bowl.

---

Stick around. Subscribe. Share.

Socials:

X (Twitter): @TobitoRefried

Threads / Instagram: @Tobitoandtherefriedavenger

Bluesky: @tobitoandrefried.bsky.social

📍 theselfrevamp.blogspot.com

And if you dare… drop a comment and tell me your favorite motivational movie quote, song, or kitchen disaster.

We’re just getting warmed up.