Jason's Daily Notes

I'm at the office. No one is here. I know Allie is coming in late, Dani is ooo. Brad, Licia, Chris, and David are likely in the warehouse. Jensen and Daniel though?

Started my new course of medication this morning. I'm feeling a little weird (slightly dizzy and very slightly nauseous), but maybe it's all a placebo effect. I also feel more awake than normal (I've been standing, stretching, and jogging in place at my desk for the last 30 minutes), but maybe because I had two coffees and didn't have my "normal" commute to work this morning (see below).

I met with Danny from Thrive this morning (8am) in SF's Financial District over coffee. We had a good chat and got to discuss potentially working together. I enjoyed a good flat white.

It's Brian's birthday!

I'm feeling good. It's interesting how easily my mood can change. I am definitely stimulated by novelty - I think having a meeting in the city and going to a new place definitely made me more excited. Being in a repeating routine really kills my energy. Also, I had positive feedback from comments/posts I made online, which makes me feel like I have friends. Even though it's arbitrary, I really am affected by positive/negative comments on things I've posted online. It's not healthy to be so dependent on the opinions of others (one reason I did my social media detox in January), but I also feel the FOMO very strongly when I know that other people are doing things and having fun. I want to be included in everything! (stereotypically ENFP)

My "monthly resolutions" have kind of fallen apart. April, I didn't do anything (because I was traveling). For May, technically I have been "celebrating" every single day; i.e. I have had at least one alcoholic drink every single day so far this month. It's definitely not a healthy habit. I'm thinking of redefining it as "doing something for me" each day. Enjoying each day (which I should be doing anyway?). Maybe I'll re-join improv. Maybe I'll take a fitness class. I really need to exercise (my doctor really told me, and Alex has been trying to get me to as well). Why am I so lazy! I know that exercising makes me feel better. It's just getting over that hump. I should go for a run every day. I really want to get in shape for Puerto Vallarta (in 2 weeks!).

I'm meeting with Yun tonight (from trivago). She's got a new job and is in SF for training. Excited to catch up with people from a past life period.

As for lately - last week has been a non-stop celebration, with Amanda in town + my birthday celebrations (+ drag race). Last night, I "treated myself" to watch the new Avengers Infinity War movie. I had chicken tenders and a beer too. A guy in the theater was listening to his phone, and it angered the guy sitting directly in front of me.

The movie itself was good, but I wasn't a fan of the plot. It's way too stereotypically "summer superhero movie" with lots of fight scenes and crowd-pleasing special effects and shallow jokes. But it's a part of our current pop culture and I want to get the references. Also, I've heard that MoviePass is losing money and I want to make the most of it before it goes bankrupt.

Started a new podcast today: The Daily Zeitgeist. It seems good - I want to keep in touch with our culture, while avoiding politics. I've also been listening to The Elite Man Podcast, the Indicator by Planet Money, and Slate's Hit Parade. (I'm considering advertising us on podcasts soon).

Lately I've been trying to "go keto" (i.e. avoid eating carbs), but it's tough, especially with all the drinking. I was doing well yesterday (Greek salad + gyro meat) until dinner (beer, then I had chips + salsa at home).

Ah - Daniel and Jensen have arrived. I guess I'll get back to work ;)

It was my birthday yesterday. Had a lot of fun.

At work, we went out to lunch as a team (this is the lunch that we were supposed to do last Friday). I got to pick the place - pizza! We all walked to Navi, a pizza/Indian fusion place on Adeline. Shared some beer - because it was also David's birthday (on Monday, but he didn't tell anyone!)

After work, I was a bit stressed trying to plan my birthday event. I had made a reservation for 17 people at Pa'ina lounge in Japantown. I wasn't sure whether to get a cake for myself, what to wear, if I'd have time to rest beforehand, etc. I ended up stopping by Walgreens and buying some birthday hats and stickers, as well as candles. I rested at home for a few minutes, put on a dress shirt and green tie, then shared a Lyft with Alex and Sam to the restaurant. Our driver was telling us one-line jokes as he drove us up Webster Street.

I was told that we would have a 2-hour time limit, so I pushed back the start from 7 to 7:15. Amanda showed up, then Velin, then Ed, then John. I was starting to relax a bit. We had four tables but ended up only needing three (we gave up two to other guests). Others showed up - Jay, Ben (and his Portuguese roomate Kat), Steve, and Emilia. Wayne even showed up toward the end! We ordered rainbow shots for the whole table (which weren't very strong), and I was drinking several Blue Hawaiians. Also $0.25 wings were great!

It was lots of fun. I was making sure to mingle with everyone, being the good host that I am.

We ended up going to karaoke at Pagoda Cafe (my local spot!). Sang the night away. Steve ended up driving me (and Ben and Kat) home. Great times.

I woke up with a slight hangover today. And we had our All Hands meeting today too. But thankfully my job is chill and it's a good day at work.

I had lunch today at Panera Bread and then went to Starbucks to claim my birthday reward (I learned that it is now only valid on the day of your birthday - but they gave me my venti triple mocha frappuccino anyway)!