Week commencing Monday, 19 August 2024
Quantified Self
- This week: Stand 7/7; Exercise 7/7 and Move 7/7. (100%). Morning walks: 4/5. Office days 0/5. Plant diversity: 53. Total steps: 80,235
Life
- Monday, going to the theatre, I learned Operation Mincemeat was a successful British deception operation during World War II, aimed at misleading the Germans about the Allied invasion of Sicily. I only scored 3 out of 9 in the pre-show quiz because I knew none of this before.
- Related, the story of the operation was adapted into the musical we saw, combining history and satire, and winning awards for its blend of comedy and drama. I thoroughly enjoyed (and recommend) it. There’s a ticket ballot getting you reasonably priced show if you look.
- Tuesday, I restarted my morning walks (see quantified self, above) and I went to the gym. Why does it always seem they are rebuilding it? Bets on how long this will last?
- Thursday, I expected the injection to be more painful; instead, it was more of an ache than a pain. It was not comfortable, but I was tense for more pain than came.
- I wish there was audio for this. I let Siri read it to me instead. Ros Atkins, The UK TV Industry in 2024: Globalisation, digital advertising, and technological advancements are reshaping UK television while public service broadcasters face challenges maintaining their cultural relevance and visibility.
Media
- Finished The Jetty. At one point, I thought the ending would be pretty unsatisfying, but while not where I imagined it going, it was very well done.
- Started watching Celebrity Race Around The World, which began in Brazil. It was beautifully filmed and made me want to visit.
- Blood sugar hacks with the Glucose Goddess. Interesting breakfast ideas.
- “I just want it to be as uplifting as a hymn, but at a fast tempo,” Andy Bell on Queer The Music: Jake Shears On The Songs That Changed Lives: ‘A Little Respect’ by Erasure.
- I was introduced to a Disney+ series called Tracker, an easy-to-watch crime drama that suits my taste perfectly.