The Modern Day Caveman

Day 24 marked my final full day at my parents’ before heading to York tomorrow to start this new chapter with my girlfriend. It felt strange waking up knowing it was the last morning here for a while. For the past month, this house has been my safe place – a reset button I probably didn’t realise I needed.

I didn’t go to ‘The Mountain Ahead’ today.

The first time in 24 days.

Part of me felt guilty for breaking the streak, but honestly, I think I needed the pause. Instead, my parents and I went to the brewery – something we’ve done a lot recently – and knowing it would be the last time for a little while made it feel that bit more meaningful. We chatted, laughed, and reflected on the past few weeks.

When we got back home, we ended up watching old family videos from the late nineties. Seeing myself as a toddler, seeing my parents so young, watching moments we’d all forgotten… it hit me harder than I expected. It’s crazy how fast life moves, and how those tiny memories end up meaning so much years later. It felt like the perfect way to spend my last evening here.

Even though I’m disappointed in myself for missing ‘The Mountain Ahead’, I don’t regret choosing family time. These few weeks have brought me closer to my parents than I’ve been in years, and I’m genuinely grateful for that. Tomorrow is a big day, and ending today with them felt like the right way to prepare for it.

Metrics

• Steps: 6,064
• Garmin Stress Score: 29
• Mental Health Rating: 7/10
• Remaining Debt: £39,781.83

Food Log

• Breakfast: Weetabix, milk
• Lunch: Scrambled eggs, toast
• Dinner: Halloumi fajitas, nachos
• Snacks: Chocolate, banana, crisps

Tomorrow brings change, but today reminded me exactly where I come from – and why that matters.