This is the first week of the inquiry submissions. I have several ideas and each have pros and cons accompanying them. Some require more money than others and some will involve the learning of new skills. Each will be challenging in their own ways.
Live Edge Reclaimed Wood Shelves
| Pros | Cons |
| -Have the reclaimed wood materials -Have the wall mounting materials -Shared knowledge and experience with my dad | -Will need to drive up island to work on the project -Will need to buy resin to finish the edges |
| Mentors Available: My dads | |
| Role of Technology: electric saw, maybe handsaw, planer, drill, phone or computer for research, 360 camera! |
The reclaimed wood plant shelf project will require some meticulous work and the process of learning to use new woodworking tools. It will also take time to progress with the project as each step will have to be completed before moving on to the next. There are likely very few to no shortcuts with this project.
Bench Press 1 Plate (135lbs)
| Pros | Cons |
| -A goal I have really wanted for a long time -Will connect physical and mental health and well-being with academic expectations -I will need to be eating more protein and ensure I am getting proper rest each night for recovery -No to low cost | -Will require me to be more aware of my caloric intake -Potential for injury -Must stick to an expected timeline -Will have to endure the protein consumption ‘ick’ |
| Mentors Available: my gym buddy Milo (body builder, PT, & Nutrition fanatic) | |
| Role of Technology: music from my phone for motivation, 360 camera perhaps! |
To bench press one 45lb plate on each side of a 45lb bar is a pretty heavy (pun) undertaking. I admit it may be more than I can handle but why not shoot for the moon.
Upgraded Stereo System
| Pros | Cons |
| -Necessary* new skill developed (working on vehicle electronics and learning to wire in the system -Will require lots of research | -May be costly -Lead to frustration -Unpleasant weather to work in |
| Mentors Available: YouTube perhaps, Rich | |
| Role of Technology: Research conducted online (computer/phone), vehicle wiring, 360 camera! |
Upgrading the stereo system of my vehicle is an expensive feat. I trust it will require a tonne of research and likely an equivalent amount of money. I’d like to see what my options are and gauge the cost and work to the desire factor.