Momentum Remains: A Myth of Muscle, Mayhem & Metallica

🎧 Soundtrack of the Day: “The Memory Remains” – Metallica  

🗣️ Mantra: Focus on the goal, not the obstacle.

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🎤 Tobito’s Tour Stop: Metallica & Mayhem

You ever have one of those days that feels like a boss battle?

It started with a to-do list longer than a Viking saga. I was elbows-deep in craft supply orders for the upcoming show when Tobito—my two-legged emotional support taco—decided it was time for his Metallica debut.

There he was, perched on the couch cushion like a rock god, salsa glistening, howling along with “The Memory Remains.”  

And I swear—he nailed that Marianne Faithfull part with eerie precision.

Me: “Tobito, you good?”  

Tobito: “Raaaahhh raaahhh rahhh.”  

That’s my guy. Doesn’t pay rent, but delivers motivational concerts on demand.

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🧠 Lore Drop: The Obstacle Is Not the Story

Between the phone calls, the delayed supplies, and the looming vet visit for my dog (not Tobito—he’s made of tortilla and tenacity), I felt like I was sprinting through molasses.

But here’s the thing:  

The chaos? That’s just the fog.  

The goal? That’s the mountain.

And I’m still climbing.

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🏋️ Iron Therapy: When the Gym Becomes the Arena

By the time I hit the gym, I was running on fumes and caffeine. My body felt like it was made of wet cement. But my gym fam? They clocked it instantly.

“Rough day?” one of them asked, handing me a towel like a sword before battle.

Every rep felt like dragging a boulder uphill. But every “You got this” from across the room hit harder than the weights.  

By the end, I wasn’t just stronger—I was steadier. Sharper. Back in the fight.

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🧵 Craft Chaos: The Refried Avenger Strikes Again

Back home, I found The Refried Avenger (my other sidekick) and Tobito surrounded by glitter glue, construction paper, and what I hope was non-toxic resin.

Me: “What’s happening here?”  

Refried Avenger: “We’re making signs for your show! Promotional!”  

Tobito: “Raaahhh!” (Translation: “We’re marketing geniuses!”)

One sign read:  

“OSKARZ KOOL KRAFTZ – WOW MUCH RESIN!!”  

The “C” in “Crafts” was backwards. Another had a paw print dead center in the “O.”

I’m keeping them.  

Because behind the chaos was effort, love, and belief. And that’s the kind of fuel you can’t buy.

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⚖️ Wins & Losses

Wins:

- Didn’t skip the gym, even when I wanted to.

- Knocked out most errands despite the interruptions.

- My dog’s vet visit went okay—still waiting on more info, but he’s a champ.

- Got surprise promo help from my glitter-smeared creative team.

Losses:

- Craft supplies still MIA.

- Insurance switch was a bureaucratic nightmare.

- Phone rang so much I started considering witness protection.

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🏁 Victory Lap: The Memory Remains, But So Does the Momentum

Today wasn’t clean. It wasn’t easy. But it was real.

I showed up. I lifted. I laughed. I didn’t let the noise drown out the mission.

The grind doesn’t stop when life gets loud—it just changes tempo.  

And tonight, as Metallica fades into the background and Tobito curls up beside me—two legs, full heart, can’t lose—I remind myself:

The memory remains…  

But the momentum?  

That’s mine to keep.

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Bluesky: @tobitoandrefried.bsky.social

And if you’ve got a chaos anthem—drop it in the comments.  

Let’s build this myth together, one rep, one howl, one glitter bomb at a time.

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