Watched the Project Hail Mary trailer—looks good. I really like Ryan Gosling. But what is this thing I saw? Not only that, but a space mystery, lone astronaut, humanity in trouble? I gotta read the book first before watching. Same author as The Martian (which I watched and it was good).

Watching: Alien: Earth Season 1, but I cannot remember which episodes I have already watched. Right now, I am at episode 6 to see if I remember watching it last. It has been a while since I watched the series last summer. It was good so far. I heard a second season is on the way but not until 2027!

I decide to read another book, I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes 📚, while I am still reading The Secret of Secrets (Robert Langdon, #6) by Dan Brown 📚.

TrumpRX launched this week with discounts on prescription drugs—but it’s not the only game in town. GoodRX and Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs have been doing this for years. Good to have choices, though TrumpRX prices run higher than the other two. Read more here (NPR)

I’m curious why posts without a blockquote are limited to 300, while those with a blockquote can reach 600. Please help me understand why they are treated differently. Hmm.

I have not been asked why I become a writer, but I will answer anyways. Like she said, reasons are: words bring me joy and I always question constantly about everything, I always learn new every day and would write about them. The quote was from this link, she was talking about the burnout, but I just thought I share her quote and want to share with you.

When people ask me why I became a writer, I have plenty of reasons to list: Words bring me joy. I ask questions constantly. - Isobel Whitcomb

70% of U.S. grocery stores are ultraprocessed. New study shows cutting back improves insulin sensitivity and metabolism—even without trying to lose weight. Being diabetic makes me rethink my pantry choices, but honestly? Not gonna be easy. Link

Two months into managing diabetes and still learning so much. Found this article on bedtime routines—checking blood sugar before bed, timing dinner right, prepping your room for sleep. Actually helpful stuff worth checking out—Steps To Take Before Bed If You Live with Diabetes

Reading strengthens your brain, builds empathy, improves sleep, & might even help you live longer. I will do a 30-day winter wellness challenge—just reading daily. Feels like the kind of self-care I can actually stick with. Benefits of Reading Books: How It Can Positively Affect Your Life

Switched to ad-tier streaming and now every other commercial is for some medication. GLP-1 weight loss drugs even hit the Super Bowl. When did watching TV stop being about relaxing and start being a trip to the pharmacy? 🙄 Link

You might want to read this, “Why There Are More Drug TV Commericals”