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.
Strange, zany, generally amusing and very likeable without actually being all that hilarious or surprising, Men In Black II relies heavily on familiarity with and affection for the original. Fans of that film, who are simply content with more of the same, shouldn’t be dismayed or too seriously disappointed by a pleasantly insane bit of nonsense. [