I thought I would start out something new for the blog, new for the fall.

What’s another word for Random that starts with S? “Scattershot” Google says. And so it begins.

My weekly roundup of things that are random, broad and haphazard.

1/ Gymrat era

I’ve been killing it at the gym. Been going 5 days a week in September. What the heck, I need to remember to purposefully rest. I took a break, somewhat in the summer. Gotta admit I’ve been getting results though. Friends I haven’t seen in a while, notice. I guess I look leaner. It’s this…Bodypump, been doing it consistently for a year now, adding to my combat and dance workouts.

2/ Mums – it’s officially fall, and I got a couple of massive planters from Costco for our front entrance. I may use as my new iphone back cover.

3/ Comedy. -Just for Laughs

I love to laugh. We went to see Marc Maron earlier this year, gotta love his curmudgeonly humour, he was great. He’s retiring his WTF podcast later this year.

I’ve been following another comic, Zarna Garg, for the last little while. She’s the most hilarious presence on social media that I’ve seen in a long time. I also saw her on a few daytime shows this past summer, showcasing her newly released memoir. I can’t wait to read it – I think it’s wonderful that she made her way to America, got an education (finance and a JD!). Married, became a SAHM, and was then encouraged to try stand-up by her children.

She came to Toronto for two soldout shows..

My face hurt from laughing so hard. I’ve got her book on hold at the library.

4/ Shopping my own closet

My cousin is getting married next weekend, and I’ve been thinking about getting a new dress. I have so many, and my most recent purchases have been variations of the LBD (little black dress). I don’t think I should be entirely in black to a family wedding. Since I’ve been unsuccessful at decluttering, I still have many party dresses from back in the day that would be considered vintage — hence, I haven’t fit into any for the longest time. Guess what – I found one that actually fits now!

Saving myself almost $200, the average cost for dresses I was looking at. Helpful.

5/ Learning about AI

There is so much about AI out there, so much to learn, so many new terms. I am excited to keep learning about the possibilities, but simultaneously quite overwhelmed. It’s all about using it smartly, harnessing the benefits without losing the human touch. I can’t believe the pace of the uptake.

I’ve used it to propose travel itineraries, suggest decor ideas, complete with sources, provide prompts for creative writing, and inspiration for scenes.

Do you use AI?