Day Three of the Thirty Day Challenge brings some successes, but we're still not there yet...

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Another day up and at 'em before 8AM.. It's a far cry from 5AM or 6AM which I hope to get to, but it's better than I have been hitting lately. I was up and fresh for work, which felt good. Work went well, I enjoyed it actually, perhaps a result of riding the feeling of accomplishment from waking up earlier.

It helped that I fell asleep earlier than I have done all year.. I was exhausted yesterday, and pretty much just passed out in bed when we got home. Not so successful tonight though, as it's getting a bit late. Being Sunday, the kids were home from school, so I tried to do something with them.

I did really well, I feel, with getting my articles written today. I didn't have much of a struggle with figuring out what to write or how to write it, and really enjoyed the process. As for exercise, I could have done better. I didn't manage to make any time for a work out, but I did teach my sons how to ride a bike, and so we spent a lot of time outside, moving.

I'd trade father and son time for exercise though, so I guess it's excusable. I should have more time tomorrow while they are at school.

I'm doing surprisingly well with coffee.. I keep to two cups, one first thing in the morning, and another around lunch time after I finish my morning shift. I brew the coffee myself, and haven't broken down and bought an espresso drink since the challenge started. I know it's only been three days, but considering I used to buy cafe drinks every day, sometimes multiple cups, I think it's not too bad.

It's late, and I'm restless... I'm not tired.. maybe considering the exciting day and sheer volume of sleep I got last night. I normally would fix myself a drink right about now and watch a movie and/or play a video game.. I should go to bed, but my wife is still up.. maybe just one movie... wonder if anything good is on Netflix atm.. probably not..

In Any Case.. That's Three down.. good night!

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