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I did not get out of bed when my alarm went off at 6:30; instead, I opened my eyes at 6:38 without any valid excuse. I wonder if those extra eight minutes of lying in bed genuinely benefited me or improved my life. Despite questioning whether to get up or sleep more, seven and a half hours of sleep should have been reasonable. So, ultimately, I acknowledge that there are no excuses for not waking up on time.

I overslept and got out of bed at 6:30 am instead of my intended 6:00 am, feeling somewhat disappointed yet okay with it. My mornings typically require two hours before I fully engage in my activities. Today, I plan to focus on batch processing over data, and I'm eager to see how it will turn out. For breakfast, I had eggs.

I had planned to wake up at 5:30 this morning but chose to sleep in until 6:30 because I needed more rest. It's now 7:15, and I'm starting my day. I went to bed too late last night and am not satisfied with getting only six hours of sleep; seven or seven and a half hours is more preferable. Now it's time to get rip in and begin the day's activities.

I overslept by 20 minutes this morning due to feeling unwell, but waking up at 5:50 am rather than 5:30 am doesn't concern me too much. Despite not being on time, I appreciate how rising early shapes the start of my day. After waking, I had coffee and planned to make eggs soon to address my hunger. My thoughts are occupied with the challenges of getting a startup off the ground, acknowledging that it's a significant undertaking but ultimately a positive one.

I woke up on time at 5:45 AM and was out of bed by 5:46 AM, then went climbing at Mission Valley where there are some good boulders. I received a notification about a new transistor radio being online, which excites me since I love semiconductor stuff. I'm looking forward to potentially getting some radios out and helping Caroline with her questions. I'll also provide some updates and see how the day unfolds.

"Finding Fulfillment in Unexpected Conversations"

I fulfilled my 2024 goal of deepening relationships tonight. I rode my bike looking for puddles to splash in after the rain, but found none. Instead, I had a rewarding conversation with Claire and Sam at Ichiban. This interaction was very satisfying.

"Reflections on Battling Illness and Coding with AI Support"

I've been battling a non-COVID illness for about two weeks with symptoms like headaches, body aches, a sore throat, and a severe cough. It's been a long time since my last illness due to a healthier lifestyle, with over three years passing since I needed to take a sick day. This experience has been a humbling reminder of the vulnerability to sickness. I'm starting to recover, and AI has been instrumental in allowing me to continue coding despite the illness.

"Rediscovering Beauty in the Alleys"

The text provides details about a long walk taken by the speaker, covering approximately seven miles, with a route that included both trails in the neighborhood and back streets and alleys. The speaker expresses a preference for the diversity and unpredictability of alleys compared to paved streets, highlighting the organic shapes and structures found there. Overall, the walk improved the speaker's mood, and they reflect on the positive effects of movement. The speaker also mentions the possibility of doing more work and appreciating the sunset.

The Zen of Everyday Tasks