Cryptids Creature Activities

[NightWolf714]

Congrats on all the new shiny badges! And cheers for all the blood donated at Dragoncon!

 

[astro_lizard]

a very belated congrats on earning more badges!!

 

[Cryptids]

02/09/25

Wake Time - 08:20
Workout Time: 12:25-12:45
Work: Yes, 13:30-22:00
Sleep Time (approx) - 02:35

First Thing Stretching - Sun Salutation Chair Edition ️
Before Bed Stretching- Willow ️

Vampire Plan - ️ (Had to skip Burpees bc got suuuuper dizzy when I went to do them later in the day)

Spoiler: Labyrinth Challenge

The figure steps into the next room, filled with the grinding noises of a machine put horribly out of order, though light by the brilliant light of an unreal sky within. The blur of the shadow within the room glides through the grease as it pushes here, tugs there, and braces itself for one final shove of metal into metal. The machine whirs to life, and the figure jumps out, watching as it pulls the door at the opposite end of the room open, hitting it with the smell of saltwater.

Hive Build & Conquest - Nothing yet because by the time my turn came around I felt like death
Active Non-Exercise - Daily Chores

Arcana Recovery: ️
Cryptid Victory: I made it through an unintentionally hard day at work.
Grateful Whispers from the Void: I am grateful for clear communication; I am grateful for new friends; I am grateful for unique experiences

Meal Plan: Cereal; Meat and Cheese Lasagna; Meat and Cheese Lasagna (we need the fridge space lol); Low effort Rice and Zucchini Stir fry

Current Reading:
The Hundred Years War: A People’s History by David Green (Audible Audiobook, 25%)
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden (Personal Paperback, 25%)
Sakuteiki: Visions of the Japanese Garden by Jirō Takei and Marc P. Keane (Library Hardcover, 30%)

Today’s Word Count: 200/500 words
Drawing Time: 15/30 minutes
Language Learning: None, 0 minutes

Mini Journal: Started the day feeling meh. Started feeling better. Miscommunications happened in a new group chat I’m in, had a lil breakdown about it, things got resolved. Less energy already now. Hard day at work, managed to make dinner and make it tasty as heck though! Now its just begging my body to let me sleep time.

 

[Cryptids]

02/09/25



Wake Time - 07:45

Workout Time: 12:35-12:15

Work: Yes, 13:30-22:00

Sleep Time (approx) - 01:10



First Thing Stretching - Sun Salutation Chair Edition ️

Before Bed Stretching- Burrito Mode ️



Vampire Plan - ️ (Skipping Hero’s Journey bc jump squats are a no today and doing one of the easier options for burpees)

Spoiler

Hive Build & Conquest -

Active Non-Exercise - Daily Chores



Arcana Recovery: ️

Cryptid Victory: Hopefully getting to bed at a more reasonable time

Grateful Whispers from the Void: I am grateful for backup plans; I am grateful for soft blankets; I am grateful for cozy bed



Meal Plan: Potato Pancakes;



Current Reading:

The Hundred Years War: A People’s History by David Green (Audible Audiobook, 18%)

The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden (Personal Paperback, 25%)

Sakuteiki: Visions of the Japanese Garden by Jirō Takei and Marc P. Keane (Library Hardcover, 25%)



Today’s Word Count: x/500 words

Drawing Time: x/30 minutes

Language Learning: Focus, x minutes



Mini Journal: Too eeepy to fully update, will edit tomorrow

 

[Mamatigerj]

 

[Cryptids]

Okay so gonna try something new! Because these past couple days have been **horrible**.
So!

Workouts:
Skipping Burpee challenge entirely, and/or moving it to a different month- I keep messing up my knee and it’s not worth having to sacrifice multiple other workouts for its sake.
Putting Hero’s Journey on pause - Simmilar to the burpees, as well as it is A Lot and I have just not had the energy lately. I’ll pick it back up when I’m done with the Labrynth.
Labrynth writing- I’ll make one big thing tomorrow morning to connect the rooms I’ve done to where I’ll be today.

That said! I have still been doing small workouts, I’ve just had a very exhausting weekend hit at the same time as a depressive episode, and while I’m doing better now, yeahhh. Some days of some things got skipped! But I’m still here and I even retained my streak so that’s awesome.

 

[Cryptids]

Also! Starting with today’s, I’m going to be posting my logs in the morning of the previous day’s workout instead of the night of so I can try and see if putting my phone down earlier can help a tiny bit with the insomnia. (Another reason this past bit has been exhausting)

 

[graoumia]

 

[Mamatigerj]

 

[Gurg]

Support from me, also:

 

[NightWolf714]

 

[Cryptids]

10/09/25

Wake Time - 07:35
Workout Time: 09:00-09:15
Work: Yes, 13:30-22:00
Sleep Time: 02:30

First Thing Stretching - I am up! ️
Before Bed Stretching- Burrito Mode

Vampire Plan - ️ (Not all of it but some)
[Labyrinth- skipped for time reasons]
Hive Build & Conquest - My turn didn’t hit before I got to work lol
Active Non-Exercise - Daily Chores

Arcana Recovery: ️
Cryptid Victory: I made very tasty dinner!
Grateful Whispers from the Void: I am grateful for my spouse, my friends, and my cats.

Meal Plan: Cereal; Sardines and Crackers; Chicken Broth Orzo and Cornbread; Veggie Fried Rice

Current Reading:
The Hundred Years War: A People’s History by David Green (Audible Audiobook, 52%)
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden (Personal Paperback, 26%)
Sakuteiki: Visions of the Japanese Garden by Jirō Takei and Marc P. Keane (Library Hardcover, 28%)
A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914-1918 by G. J. Meyer (Book Club Audiobook, 10%)

Today’s Word Count: 25/500 words
Drawing Time: 5/30 minutes
Language Learning: ASL, 5 minutes

Mini Journal: Very good day. Loooong day, but very good one. Productive, which was good. Felt a lot better, also good. Met a new coworker which is cool! Got peer pressured into staying an hour and a half overtime
But hey. Overtime= overtime pay so that’s nice.

 

[astro_lizard]

I hope you're doing well! Sending good vibes and well wishes

 

[graoumia]

@Cryptids creature, how are you doing ?

 

[Cryptids]

10/12/2025

Depression is a beast, y’all. I was struggling to do anything beyond the basic necessities to keep alive for a long bit there.

But, I’m feeling a bit better now. Didn’t have the energy for my full workout, but I did Sage so I feel like I’ve done something, and I feel like I can actually do this again.

Wish me luck getting back into this.

 

[Cryptids]

@Cryptids creature, how are you doing ?

Better now!

 

[Cryptids]

I hope you're doing well! Sending good vibes and well wishes

Thank you for the well wishes, I needed them dearly.

 

[graoumia]

 

[Cryptids]

23/12/25

Wake Time - 07:10
Workout Time: 08:10-08:30
Work: Yes, 13:30-22:00

Sleep Time: 01:37

First Thing Stretching - Seated Sun Salutaion ️
Before Bed Stretching- Misc.

Vampire Plan - Modified, did about half of it but still proud of myself.

[Labyrinth- will restart later]

Active Non-Exercise - Daily Chores, Running Errands, Work

Arcana Recovery: ️

Cryptid Victory: I did my plan! Maybe not all of it but I did it and I’m proud of myself for that!

Grateful Whispers from the Void:
I am grateful for cozy wakeups.
I am grateful for warm showers.
I am grateful for the opportunity to try again.

Meal Plan: Fruit Pancakes; Salad; Borscht; Burgers

Current Reading:
Will fill out later, gotta check

Today’s Word Count: 0/500 words
Drawing Time: 0/30 minutes
Language Learning: 20 minutes active listening

Mini Journal:
Well I didn’t succeed at that last update did I? Oh well, back now. And feel ready to continue. This time of year is crazy, wish me luck.

 

[graoumia]

️
I’m proud of myself for that!

Proud of you too

wish me luck.

Best of luck, enjoy the holidays, and take care, i am happy to see you back

 

[Cryptids]

01/01/26

Wake Time - 07:30
Workout Time: 08:00 - 08:30
Work: Nope
Sleep Time: 00:45

First Thing Stretching - Burrito Time ️
Before Bed Stretching- Equinox ️

Vampire Plan - ️
Labyrinth- 1: The Threshold ️
Active Non-Exercise - Ran few errands

Arcana Recovery: ️
Cryptid Victory: Got my trackers/journals for the year set up ️
Grateful Whispers from the Void:
I am grateful for tasty food.
I am grateful for a slow day to rest
I am grateful for my spouse.

Meal Plan: Pancakes; Burgers; Sausage and Broccoli Pasta with roasted Delicata Squash

Current Reading:
Tasting History by Max Miller (Library Hardcover) 100% complete
The Jewish Holiday Table by Naama Shefi (Library Hardcover) 100% complete
The Best Ever Cookie Book by Good Houskeeping (Personal Hardcover) 100% complete
The Art of The Lord of The Rings by JRR Tolkien by JRR Tolkien (Personal Hardcover) 1% complete

Daily Writing Word Count: 250/500 words
Drawing Time: 15/30 minutes
Language Learning: Irish, 30 minutes

Workout Playlist: Spotify Link
Work Playlist: N/A
Chores Playlist: Spotify Link
Sleep Playlist: YouTube Link
Podcasts: Morning Podcast

Mini Journal:
Today was a very good New Years Day. I’ve been working out since I last updated, things just got a bit hectic (as they do) and I didn’t have the chance to make updates to pretty much anything. But I have now, and I’m excited for my plans for the year.
Happy New Year everyone!

 

[Cryptids]

01/02/26

Wake Time - 08:30
Workout Time: 11:00 - 11:10
Work: 13:30-22:00
Sleep Time: 00:45

First Thing Stretching - Seated Sun Salutation ️
Before Bed Stretching- Burrito Mode ️

Vampire Plan - Partially Done, Time Constants
Labyrinth- (Skipped for Time reasons)
Active Non-Exercise - Ran a bunch of errands, Work

Arcana Recovery: ️
Cryptid Victory: Grocery Shopping Successfully
Grateful Whispers from the Void:
I am greatful for decent traffic
I am grateful for kind strangers
I am grateful for comfy bed

Meal Plan: Pancake, Sausage, and Fried Egg; Pizza: Cheese and Smoked Turkey Wrap; Fried Rice

Current Reading:
The Art of The Lord of The Rings by JRR Tolkien by (Personal Hardcover) 4% complete


Daily Writing Word Count: 523 /500 words
Drawing Time: 8/30 minutes
Language Learning: French, 45 minutes

Workout Playlist: Spotify Link
Work Playlist: Before Break Playlist; After Break Playlist 1; Luke; After Break Playlist 2
Chores Playlist: Daily Mix 1 Spotify
Sleep Playlist: None, it’s raining and that’s better
Podcasts: While On Break; 3 Episodes After Break; 3 Episodes of This Too

Mini Journal:
Had a very very hectic but very good day today
Didn’t get much formal working out done but did get a lot of other things done.
Can’t wait to go to bed though, it is comfy and I am tired.

 

[Cryptids]

01/02/26

Wake Time - 08:00
Workout Time: 15:50-16:15
Work: 13:30-22:00
Sleep Time: 02:30

First Thing Stretching - Seated Sun Salutation ️
Before Bed Stretching- Burrito Mode ️

Vampire Plan - ️ (Minus Abs because I did it at work)
Labyrinth- 2: Hall of Mirrors ️
Active Non-Exercise - Chores, Work

Arcana Recovery: ️
Cryptid Victory: I didn’t think I was going to get my workout in today but I did it sneakily at work!
Grateful Whispers from the Void:
I am grateful for good food.
I am grateful for random free coffee.
I am grateful for my spouse.

Meal Plan: Potato Scramble with Sausage and Bell Peppers; Sandwich; Fried Rice; Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli

Current Reading:
The Art of The Lord of The Rings by JRR Tolkien by JRR Tolkien (Personal Hardcover) 5% complete

Daily Writing Word Count: 205/500 words
Drawing Time: 10/30 minutes
Language Learning: Irish, 45 minutes

Workout Playlist: Spotify Link
Work Playlist: Before Break Playlist 1; Before Break Playlist 2; After Break Playlist
Chores Playlist: Youtube Link
Sleep Playlist: Youtube Link
Podcasts: None

Mini Journal:
Today was so complicated. Made it through though, and hopefully tomorrow will be easier.
And hey, at least I got a workout in despite the challenges.

 

[Cryptids]

01/04/26

Wake Time - 09:00
Workout Time: N/A
Work: Called Out
Sleep Time: 02:30

First Thing Stretching - Seated Sun Salutation ️
Before Bed Stretching- Burrito Mode ️

Vampire Plan - Skipped because had a *horrible* mental health day that completely zapped me of any energy.
Labyrinth- Same as normal plan
Active Non-Exercise - None, really

Arcana Recovery: ️
Cryptid Victory: I called out of work, which is something that’s hard for me to do.
Grateful Whispers from the Void:
I am grateful for good friends.
I am grateful for hugs.
I am grateful for time to breathe.

Meal Plan: Sweet Grits; Ravioli and Broccoli; Chilli

Current Reading:
The Art of The Lord of The Rings by JRR Tolkien by JRR Tolkien (Personal Hardcover) 6% complete

Daily Writing Word Count: 0/500 words
Drawing Time: 0/30 minutes
Language Learning: None, 0 minutes

Workout Playlist: N/A
Work Playlist: N/A
Chores Playlist: None
Sleep Playlist:
Podcasts: None

Mini Journal:
Hard day, bad day. But friends made it better.

 

[Cryptids]

01/05/26

Wake Time - 09:30
Workout Time: Scattered
Work: 13:30-22:00
Sleep Time: 01:30

First Thing Stretching - Seated Sun Salutation ️
Before Bed Stretching- kneeling sun salutation ️

Vampire Plan - Somewhat. Working on revamping (lol) it, and did it while at work so.
Labyrinth- For today
Active Non-Exercise - Work

Arcana Recovery: ️
Cryptid Victory: I got a new thing set up for working out - will test and update
Grateful Whispers from the Void:
I am grateful for potatoes
I am grateful for funny jokes
I am grateful I can do what I do

Meal Plan: Overnight Oats; Sandwich; Fried Rice; Potato and Leek Soup

Current Reading:
The Art of The Lord of The Rings by JRR Tolkien by JRR Tolkien (Personal Hardcover) 10% complete
The First Philosophers: The Pre-Socratics and the Sophists translated and compiled by Robin Waterfield (Audible Audiobook) 10% complete

Daily Writing Word Count: 150/500 words
Drawing Time: 15/30 minutes
Language Learning: Irish, 35 minutes; Russian, 15 minutes

Workout Playlist: None
Work Playlist: Before Break Playlist ; After Break Playlist
Chores Playlist: None
Sleep Playlist: Which was also Yesterday’s
Podcasts: 3 episodes of this; 3 episodes of this; Verse 12

Mini Journal:
Today was long again but much better. Woke up exhausted and beat myself up about it until spouse managed to convince me to be nice to myself.

Had to calll maintenance because our sink is being weird

Worked with my least favorite coworker but I made it through

And now i get comfy bed and the knowledge of a day completed well.