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Aggie Therapist
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7:43a, 8/11/24
As I begin to drink less these days and focus on health, I wanted to see how everyone else unwinds without the sauce. And truly tested after a long day at work.

So far, adult coloring book (can be purchased at hobby lobby with fine tip markers) with mandalas and more is very relaxing.

Playing guitar has been very therapeutic too.

My next goal is to get back into marathon training and races to improve my physical health.

How do you relax?!
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jetch17
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7:44a, 8/11/24
Boobs
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Eliminatus
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9:42a, 8/11/24
Books
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fc2112
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10:01a, 8/11/24
Run. It's saved my life.
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maroon barchetta
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In reply to fc2112 • 10:03a, 8/11/24
fc2112 said:
Run. It's saved my life.


Literally.

Probably helped you get away from band booster parents a number of times.
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fc2112
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10:10a, 8/11/24
I've posted pics. And I've lost a little bit more since this one. I wanna hang a PR in the Cowtown this year so taking the summer to try and shred.



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UTExan
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10:15a, 8/11/24
Prayer, meditation, taking a walk, going to the gym.
“If you’re going to have crime it should at least be organized crime”
-Havelock Vetinari
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Aggie Therapist
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In reply to fc2112 • 10:48a, 8/11/24
I have ran several marathons and ultra-marathons.

I suffered with PTSD over the last couple years following the deaths of my Army buddies.

I feel like I'm ready to return to the trails!

Yes. Running is amazing.
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fc2112
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In reply to Aggie Therapist • 11:37a, 8/11/24
That's some serious hardware. At 62 years old, I'm done with full marathons - halfs are just fine by me.

Good luck on your journey.
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Aggie Therapist
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In reply to fc2112 • 11:44a, 8/11/24
Glad you found your outlet brother.

Impressive transformation. All done by by hard work
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Aggie Dad 26
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12:54p, 8/11/24
For pain, THC.
Everything else, washing my car. Prayer too
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12:55p, 8/11/24
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1:56p, 8/11/24
We will play Mario golf or Mario kart on the switch. I've also cut back on evening drinks significantly and am always looking for something to keep me busy. This time of year with the heat just makes it really tough. I do a ton of house organization projects too but that can get real old fast.
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Furlock Bones
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2:02p, 8/11/24
Ayahuasca
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jetch17
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2:10p, 8/11/24
The current only blue post is still king
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maroon barchetta
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In reply to jetch17 • 2:12p, 8/11/24
I hoped it would be the first reply when I saw the thread title.

Should have locked the thread at that point.
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Aggie Therapist
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In reply to jetch17 • 2:22p, 8/11/24
Well a newborn takes those over in a few days
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jetch17
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In reply to Aggie Therapist • 2:42p, 8/11/24
Aggie Therapist said:
Well a newborn takes those over in a few days


Those are fun even though you don't get to touch them for a while
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Aggie Therapist
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In reply to jetch17 • 2:51p, 8/11/24
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3:02p, 8/11/24
Running is gay
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shaynew1
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3:33p, 8/11/24
Not as gay as sweaty grappling in spandex. Which is what I do.
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B-1 83
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3:59p, 8/11/24
Gardening and yard work. Not just veggies, but all my flower beds. It's quite satisfying to see hummingbirds and butterflies appreciating your hard work………..that "Yard of the Month" sign 3 times doesn't hurt.
Being in TexAgs jail changes a man……..no, not really
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JMac03
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4:17p, 8/11/24
I used to color a lot. Its been years. Sadly when I have downtime (which isn't much of it), I watch TikTok.

I need to read more. I do enjoy that. Coloring wouldn't be bad to get back into.
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ag88man
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In reply to fc2112 • 5:21p, 8/11/24
Awesome post.
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1:43p, 8/13/24
Arrowhead, fossil, rock, mushroom, shed hunting (whichever may apply to your area). Basically just becomes hiking with a purpose. will take you to some cool spots that are well off the beaten path and becomes something you can nerd out on when you are at home.
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62strat
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2:08p, 8/13/24
I keep a guitar in my living room. I pick it up pretty often when I get home.
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Aggie Therapist
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In reply to 62strat • 2:13p, 8/13/24
I set-up my upstairs living room to be a music room. guitars, keyboards and PCs for the family and I to play in times of stress and joy.

I do need to keep a guitar in my bedroom though. So good Idea on having one readily available.
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NoahAg
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2:14p, 8/13/24
I relax by not relaxing. I usually don't like sitting. So I run, do yard work, garden. I've started lifting again w/ my son. That's been fun.
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62strat
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In reply to Aggie Therapist • 2:19p, 8/13/24
Aggie Therapist said:
I set-up my upstairs living room to be a music room. guitars, keyboards and PCs for the family and I to play in times of stress and joy.

I do need to keep a guitar in my bedroom though. So good Idea on having one readily available.
yeh my basement has a drum kit set up, keyboard, and my guitars. I find I'll go weeks if not months without going down there sometimes. so I like keeping the single guitar nearby, it results in me playing nearly everyday.
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Aggie Therapist
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In reply to 62strat • 2:29p, 8/13/24
I miss having a basement

I lived in the Chicago suburbs as a teen and was in a couple bands.

It was amazing making noise down there!!!
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maroon barchetta
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In reply to Aggie Therapist • 2:30p, 8/13/24
I would love to have a basement.
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Aggie Therapist
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In reply to maroon barchetta • 2:31p, 8/13/24
Our AC went out one summer and the family lived down there for a couple days.

Its always cool!!
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Caesar4
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9:14p, 8/13/24
I'm only 2 weeks into it (14 straight days of at least 30 mins per day), but I have to say that learning a new language on the DuoLingo app is really fun.

It's almost like playing a game and you're educating yourself. It's a little addictive too...before I know it, an hour has passed (and I'm not ready to stop).
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Aggie Therapist
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In reply to Caesar4 • 9:34p, 8/13/24
What language are you learning?
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Philo B 93
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11:50p, 8/13/24
Another guitar player here. I also record a lot of it on GarageBand to listen to and mix later.
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