Quick intro, and quick will be judged by how fast you read, not how short I write. I’m from the era where in 2004 my parents bought a family computer and placed it in the living room like a sacred object. That’s where I started messing around with technology, which eventually turned into MySpace, then YouTube, then Facebook, and later discovering that Facebook Messenger was not just a feature but a lifestyle. Somewhere around 2009, messaging became the main way I stayed connected, and I’ve basically been in a conversation that never really ended since then. One friend in particular… we’ve been talking for so long it feels like the chat is just on pause, not finished. That ongoing conversation is actually what led me here. Funny enough, it wasn’t a flashy post or algorithm rabbit hole, just a real conversation on Facebook that pointed me toward this community. What brought me here is the idea of simplifying without pretending life isn’t messy. Faith, consistency, and discipline sound great on paper, but I’m here to actually slow things down and live them out instead of just thinking about them. What I’m trying to simplify this month is my caffeine and carb intake, because at this point my energy drinks and bread-based decisions are clearly working together behind my back. Faith-wise, I’m trying to slow down, tune in, and ground myself in the present instead of constantly running ahead mentally. So yeah, that’s the “quick” intro. Looking forward to learning, refining, and maybe simplifying one thing at a time instead of everything all at once.

Alright, you ready here's my diet. It's a blend of what I call “modrn working-class survival cuisine.” Cheeseburgers are definitely a recurring theme not every day, but if you plotted my meals, there’s a distinct cheeseburger pattern emerging. Ramen sneaks in occasionally, mostly when I’m either short on time, funds, or just need a quick fix. Sushi shows up, too it’s my attempt at balance, like a culinary reset button. Now, protein is a tale of two chickens. Fried chicken is a staple but let’s call it “strategic fried chicken.” When I’m feeling like I need to look like I’m trying harder, rotisserie chicken steps in it’s the same idea, just with less breading. Coffee is my constant companion mostly black or lightly sweetened but every so often, I do cave to a Starbucks masterpiece that’s basically a dessert in a cup. Expensive? Sure. Worth the morale boost? Absolutely. On the hydration front, I drink a lot of water. So much that I like to believe it cancels out at least one poor decision. But energy drinks? Yeah, I probably drink more of those than coffee. There are moments when my heart sends me subtle “maybe stop” hints. I listen… eventually. When it comes to snacks, I lean sweet over salty. I’ll pass on chips, but put a cookie in front of me and I’m not hesitating. Now, carbs. Lots of carbs. In fact, if you just repeated “lots of carbs” four times, that’s a fair summary. Is it optimal? Probably not. Is it honest? Absolutely. It’s working well enough still alive, still learning, still open to improvement but let’s be real, the cheeseburger stays.