✅ Morning Weigh-In + Record (Weight Journey / Identity Momentum) : (Starting weight is 361.9 lbs. – today’s weight of 302.0 lbs. = 59.9 lbs. total weight loss, and this includes 38.6 lbs. since the introduction of the AI Diet!)
Today was my first full day back in Courtenay, and honestly, it felt wonderful to be home. There’s nothing like sinking into your own bed after being away. The familiar weight of the blankets, the way the mattress holds me just right, the quiet of the room — it all felt like a welcome embrace. I let myself drift in and out of naps all day long: get up, stretch a little, wander around, then slip right back under the covers. It was exactly what my body wanted, and I didn’t resist it. Sometimes, rest is the most productive thing you can do.
This morning, I gave in to a craving and drove over to A&W. I ordered their All-Canadian breakfast — eggs, bacon, sausage, the works — and then treated myself to pancakes on top of that. It was indulgent, but I knew tomorrow I’d return to my diet rhythm. Today, I gave myself permission to enjoy without guilt, almost as if marking the end of one chapter before turning the page.
In the early afternoon, my daughter had a dentist appointment at 1:10 p.m., which was one of the main reasons we drove back from Victoria yesterday.
Later, I tried Dina’s Kurdish and Turkish Cuisine for lunch (see photo to the right). I ended up watching a Maggie Murphy video on Neville Goddard. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. The message struck right through: your biggest problems can change overnight (see photo to the right). More than that, she reminded me that manifestation isn’t about forcing outcomes in the outer world — it’s about cultivating the right changes within. That simple idea, that the inner shift comes first, resonated deeply with where I am right now. The Ukrainian waitress was very loud, so loud in fact that I could hear her through my earbuds. I quickly ate my meal and left.
Next, I crossed the street to the Golden Carriage Chinese Restaurant and picked up Singapore noodles to take home for later in the day. On the way home I made a stop at Thrifty Foods and picked up a few last indulgences: KitKat ice cream bars, chips with cream cheese, and cookies. As I walked in, I noticed a small heart shape on the curb. A simple detail, but it felt like a quiet wink from the universe, as if to say, love is always present, even in the in-between moments.
My wife and daughter went Thrifting in Courtenay today! I gave them the receipts from Value Village and Salvation Army in Victoria so they could exchange items and pick up new finds here. My daughter will need to try on her new clothes to see which ones stay and which ones go back. My wife also picked up a pair of inline skates for my son — a fun surprise that I know he’ll get a lot of joy from. And in the middle of all this, my daughter announced she’s starting a YouTube channel of her own. That feels huge. Watching her take her first steps into creativity on her own terms makes me proud — it feels like a reflection of my own Becoming, rippling outward.
Those Singapore Noodles were so good that I ate a most of the dish, even topping it off with extra shrimp I fried up in the air fryer. Afterward, I was so full and content that I couldn’t help slipping into another nap. When I woke up, it was already 11 p.m., and the day felt like it had wrapped itself in layers of rest and reset.
With the Air Canada stewardess strike, Kristina’s return to Victoria looks delayed until Friday, a small twist in her own journey.
We’ve been talking about bringing in four new hens to keep our rooster Valentine company. We emailed Hatchmere Farms to ask if we could go directly to Merville to pick them up and get advice on how to introduce them properly. The symbolism wasn’t lost on me. Restoring balance to his little world felt like a mirror of what I’m seeking in my own — harmony, companionship, and the right energy around me.
And then there’s the RC boat. My son and I bought it last week, but we still haven’t found the chance to take it out. I’ve promised myself that in a day or two, I’ll make sure we do. It feels like the right kind of simple adventure: just us, the water, and a little toy boat cutting across the surface — joy without complication.
So here I am, up late at 11 p.m., reflecting on the day. I’ve called this my “last indulgence day” before diving back into my diet tomorrow. I’ll spend the rest of tonight updating my blogs and building a fresh To-Do list for my Becoming. Today was about rest, indulgence, family, synchronicity, and contrast — all of it pointing me back toward balance and clarity.
