I set a 10-minute timer before making any sell decision. It gave me space to calm down and think clearly.

Saw my friend test his new "waterproof" boots in a city park puddle. Water shot straight through the stitch line near his toes like a tiny fountain. He spent the rest of our walk with that sad, sloshing sound following every step, his socks completely soaked.

Hey, didn't the original post just say being alone got to them? They might have been with their friend the whole time and just meant the isolation got rough. Could be reading it wrong though.

Man, that's smart. What was the scare that made you change your routine? I've had a few close calls where the water was moving way faster than it looked from the bank. Now I'm curious what you check for besides water levels. Like, do you look at the river bottom or test the current with a stick first?

Sharpening focus is a nice idea but my brain just starts yelling about toast. I skip breakfast and by 10am I'm so hungry I can't remember my own name, let alone focus on work. My attempt at efficiency usually ends with me angrily eating crackers at my desk. I'm pretty sure my focus is sharpest when I'm not dreaming about pancakes.