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Using the Wii U for Rheumatoid Arthritis Exercise

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When cold weather makes outdoor activity difficult, finding indoor alternatives for joint health is essential. To manage my mild RA, I’m hitting my goal of 20 minutes of daily exercise using the Wii U. Staying consistent now is the best way to ensure a long, active, and pain-free retirement. Whether it’s yoga or balance games, gaming consoles can be a surprisingly effective tool for physical therapy at home.

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No videos until I feel well…

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Due to a lingering illness, I have decided to delay the release of this month’s episode of The Power Up Notes, as well as the current and upcoming episodes of Creative Engineering, until I am feeling better. I appreciate your patience, prayers, and support while I take this time to recover. I look forward to getting back to creating new content for you all as soon as possible.

My Exercise Regime

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I follow a steady exercise regime now of visiting the aquatic centre at Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre every other day as long as I am not working that day. My routine is a simple 20 minutes of jogging back and forth or in place in the deep area of the leisure pool (sometimes I will swim a few laps back and forth for extra exercise), then a 5 minute soak in the hot tub, and finishing with 5 minutes of riding the water slide (walking up the stairs to the top is good exercise!). This can vary by a few minutes depending on various factors, but I am usually out of the pool in about forty minutes at the latest. If you need to get more exercise, why don’t you try it? The water is great for cushioning your joints especially if you suffer from arthritic pain like I do!

No More Lotto Tickets for Me

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I have decided to officially retire from the lottery. After a long streak of what can only be described as impressively bad luck, I am hanging up my tickets for good. From now on, I will be investing that six to ten dollars into things with a guaranteed return, even if that just means a cup of hot chocolate to get me through my next temp assignment.

Intercessors of the Sick: Saints Who Answer the Call

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In my last post on Friday, I talked about my accident and the injuries that I received from it, as well as the excellent care I received from the doctors and nurses at the Royal Alexandria Hospital. Since I am still suffering from a sore and stiff neck from said accident, I figured I would … Read more

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My Accident on Remembrance Day and It’s Aftermath

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Hello everyone. I need to take a moment today to share a challenging experience I had recently. On Remembrance Day, I had an accident, and the immediate aftermath—and the recovery I’m going through now—has been tough. This story is ongoing, so if you could send some prayers or good thoughts my way, I would be … Read more

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Finding My Focus: Why the Medieval European Mindset Changed My Modpacks

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My very first modpack focused on minimalism, but I realized all my subsequent packs lacked a united build style. I’ve now adopted a Medieval European mindset: structures that look old, but work efficiently. This fusion of old-world looks and new-world utility guides all future projects.

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My long-term goals are…

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My long-term goals are simple and personal. First, I want Swagnilla Ice memberships to cover my monthly bills. This would give me the freedom to focus fully on creating content for you.

Second, I’m saving up C$5,000 to purchase a lifetime Paid Memberships Pro Plus membership. This upgrade will allow me to give you a better experience on the blog.

Finally, and most importantly, I hope to one day launch my charitable organization, Project Green Light. My goal is to help others break free from the chains of addiction, just as I have.

A Promise to Our Swagnilla Ice Community: Maintaining Control, Ensuring Quality

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Hey everyone, I’m writing this post today to talk about something really important to me, and I believe, to all of you who are part of the Swagnilla Ice community. Lately, there’s been a lot of discussion in the creator world about online channels being acquired by larger equity firms. As I’ve seen these conversations … Read more

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