a bit of a late post today but i’ve been exceedingly busy working on some important stuff on the side and that’s taken up most of my time. things are going pretty good currently and are generally productive.

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Exhausting week was capped off with a relaxing scuba trip. Just a bunch of really high stress stuff at work. But I got to do 7 dives in 2 days and it was incredible. The trip was perfectly timed.

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I don’t know anything about diving. There’s not a limit of dives per day? Like, to avoid that the body is exhausted or something.

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There’s not so much a limit to dives per day but there are depth/time limits to give your body a chance to desaturate from nitrogen build up.

There’s also a time limit for exposure to compressed oxygen which comes in to play sometimes.

I spent about 3 hours and 45 minutes yesterday under water over the course of 5 dives. And most of it was between 70 and 100 feet. Each dive had about 2 hours between them to allow for that desaturation. I probably could have done another 40 minute dive if the boat had it scheduled, but 5 is really enough in a day.

To limit that nitrogen exposure, I was breathing a mix of nitrogen and oxygen that has more oxygen included called enriched air nitrox. It allows me to dive more throughout the day, but the increase of oxygen comes with the downside of limiting my depth.

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That’s fascinating, thank you!

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It’s good to be at the weekend after a busy week, but it was a good week.

The only bad moment (first world problem) this week was a meeting about “Social Responsibility”. I discovered the ISO 26000:2010 standard.

I’m sorry to inform you that our best hope to save the world and make it a better place, is to fill spreadsheets, follow guidance documents, and have indicators.

We’re so screwed.

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I’ve been on staycation, and it’s been great. Mornings here have been in the mid to high 50s, and the morning sunlight is getting that hint of Autumn gold to it. I am more than ready for Fall. Going to get some organization projects done around the apartment. Might even start up some writing again. It’s more for my own entertainment, really. I don’t have the executive function to sit down and write a book in any semblance of a disciplined manner.

I just read down into the comments and see there are some of us struggling with identity issues. My sincerest hope for you is that you find your happiness, whatever form that may take. Please take care of yourselves. 🙏 🕉️

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My week has been going ok, though I’ve been dealing with some identity issues. Nothing I really want to go in to except that I’m reevaluating who I think I am and want to be.
On a lighter note, summer is finally over and the cooler weather has been wonderful. It’s so nice to dress a bit warmer and not having to worry about getting sun burned.
Oh, and I’ve started doing pilates again and my muscles are aching. Hope I’ll stick with it this time :)

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Thank you for sharing. Identity issues are no joke, I’m having to unpack a larger amount of gender baggage than the average person (think decades-worth of AGAB plus another decade or two of a career stereotypical to and gate-kept by the other gender). I’m glad I’m not alone in being a little lost on the identity journey, even if yours has nothing to do with gender.

I prefer spring and autumn now I’ve moved somewhere warmer than I grew up. Especially since autumn means some sunshine and leaves turning color. I finally understand the hype!

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Thanks for your kind words, and best of luck to you in your journey. I can definitely relate to feeling a little lost in the whole process. It’s gender related but more contained and not as massive as what you’re dealing with.

Autumn is my favorite time of year, hope you’ll enjoy the season :)

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Hi, first time posting here.

Hello beehaw, I’m just a generally interested person on reddit who had to switch to Lemmy. Things are good here but I’m spiritually unsatisfied with the way my tuition kids behave towards me. It’s like they don’t care or respect me like other adults. Maybe it’s cuz I’m too friendly with them and don’t set boundaries. Aside from that, everything is well

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“The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants, not the servants of their households. They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up dainties at the table, cross their legs, and tyrannize their teachers.” — Socrates, 400 BC.

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Oh Socrates if only you were here when they have TikTok and mobile phones

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Welcome fellow beeple!

I don’t have kid, I really don’t know how relationships works with younglings, but I hope they’ll evolve in the good way

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Thanks, I hope so too!

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