#acpc boone

[megatownac]

Boone wanted me to build this sandbag, and I’ve had a lot of fun watching other villagers use it. Penelope’s arms are too short for her to actually reach it, so she swings her tiny fists and sweat drops fly off of her head and the bag swings even though she never touches it. Our anteater friends are actually able to hit it, which is the first nice thing I’ve ever been able to say about them (”They are able to perform a certain animation”). As for Boone himself, his tiny crown makes him look a bit like King Hippo, and the gigantic boxing gloves are a nice touch. He looks like he’s gonna rip that thing right off of its chain.

I always wanted a sandbag like this growing up, but it just wasn’t meant to be! I’m glad I’m able to provide one for my campers.

[megatownac]

These are from the same day.

[oddlylovingthoughts]

[megatownac]

Some animals talking to me about Valentine’s Day. They don’t say much that’s terribly interesting, but I did have to pause for a moment after reading the Jock message about chocolate-flavored whey protein.

Because that’s... what I use to make my protein shakes every morning. In fact, a lot of my protein is chocolate, and that’s maybe a little weird. I have chocolate Fiber One Protein Bars, chocolate Clif Bars, dark chocolate and protein Nature Way Granola, and chocolate Kashi protein cereal, too.

I mean... it isn’t like they make those things in chicken or broccoli flavor, you know?

[megatownac]

I remember the day I managed to do three sets of 5 pull-ups for the first time. It took me weeks of practice to pull that off. I was so proud of myself.

My current house doesn’t have any door frames where I can set up the bar I used, so I probably can’t do ‘em anymore! I still do shoulder presses, but it’s just not the same.

Anyway, the point is, I’m not terribly strong, so I gotta take pride in my meager accomplishments!

[megatownac]

Boone, angry at himself for falling asleep while sitting in a chair.

Buddy, I’ve been there. I feel for ya.

[megatownac]

Despite the advent of Spring, Boone still gets cold at night and likes using fire to keep himself warm. Probably because he doesn’t wear pants and is, well, a bit exposed.

[megatownac]

The only advice I’ve ever gotten as far as working out while sick is that, if all you have is a cold, you’re probably good to go. The idea, as far as I can tell, is that you’re safe to exercise if all of your systems are “neck up,” that is, if you have a runny nose or a sore throat, you can probably keep working out. But if you have an upset stomach, or muscle soreness, or, like, appendicitis, do not exert yourself.

But it’s probably not a BAD idea to just rest and take it easy even if you have a cold, so I say you should listen to Boone! He’s a nice guy! He’s just looking out for you!