This week I drew upon 6 weeks’ worth of data regarding my exercise and eating habits - whether I went to the gym or not, and whether I stayed within or exceeded my allocated daily calorie budget.

Content warning: this episode discusses topics including weight loss, diet culture, suicide, and sexual assault.

Transcript available at https://sairamanns.com/s/Pastchords_Podcast_Episode_9_EXERCISE-3.pdf

Mentioned in this episode:

InspireCycle - http://www.inspirecycle.com.au

YouFoodz - https://youfoodz.com/blogs/mag/sairas-weight-loss-story

CICO method - https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health/womens-health/the-internet-is-suddenly-losing-it-over-the-cico-diet/news-story/07998cf2b60b29c4cc9db283ee3bdb88

MyNetDiary - https://www.mynetdiary.com

Gold Coast Marathon - https://goldcoastmarathon.com.au

International Women’s Day Fun Run - https://fundraise.mater.org.au/event/iwdfr-2021/home

Bridge to Brisbane - https://bridgetobrisbane.com.au

Chanel Contos’ “Teach Us Consent” petition to improve sex ed in schools - https://www.teachusconsent.com

Grace Tame’s address at the Press Club - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJmwOTfjn9U

La Patrona Mexican Cuisine - https://www.lapatronabrisbane.com.au

Beccofino - https://beccofino.com.au

Green Beacon Brewing Co. - https://www.greenbeacon.com.au

King of the Wings - https://www.facebook.com/kingofthewingsbrisbane/

Richard’s Tasty Corner - https://www.tastycorner.com.au/menu

The Klay Oven - https://www.facebook.com/theklayoven/

In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, family or domestic violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. International helplines can be found via www.befrienders.org

For more cool stuff, follow Pastchords on Instagram: @pastchords

Pastchords is inspired by Dear Data, original project by Stefanie Posavec and Giorgia Lupi.

This week I tracked every time I used my phone - why I picked it up, where I was, and who I was with at the time.

Transcript available at https://www.sairamanns.com/s/Pastchords_Podcast_Episode_8_PHONE_ADDICTION.pdf

Mentioned in this episode:

Extra subsidised psychology sessions through Medicare - http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/Factsheet-10MentalHealthSessions

iPhone 12 Mini - https://www.apple.com/au/iphone-12

Product Red leather case - https://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MHK73ZA/A/iphone-12-mini-leather-case-with-magsafe-productred

Alarmy app - https://alar.my/

Shazam app - https://www.shazam.com/gb

Google app - https://www.google.com/intl/en_au/search/about/

Poop Map app - https://www.poopmap.net/

You’re Wrong About podcast - https://yourewrongabout.com/

Forest app - https://www.forestapp.cc/

For more cool stuff, follow Pastchords on Instagram: @pastchords

Pastchords is inspired by Dear Data, original project by Stefanie Posavec and Giorgia Lupi.

This week I tracked every time I complained about something - what it was, who I complained to and how, and the necessity of the complaint.

Transcript available at https://www.sairamanns.com/s/Pastchords_Podcast_Episode_7_COMPLAINTS-1.pdf

Mentioned in this episode:

- Bruce Springsteen at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, 14/2/2017 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQlkiVC3xis

- Facebook news censorship in Australia - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-18/facebook-news-ban-what-just-happened-post-zuckerberg/13166710

- New York Public Library archived queries - https://www.facebook.com/Encoredepartmentstore/posts/808074226218917

- Subpar Parks by Amber Share - https://www.instagram.com/subparparks

For more cool stuff, follow Pastchords on Instagram: @pastchords

Pastchords is inspired by Dear Data, original project by Stefanie Posavec and Giorgia Lupi.

This week I tracked every instance of physical contact – who touched me/I touched, what kind of touch it was, and its level of intimacy.

Transcript available at https://www.sairamanns.com/s/Pastchords_Podcast_Week_6_PHYSICAL_CONTACT-my54.pdf

Mentioned in this episode:

Merriam-Webster's Time Traveler tool - https://www.merriam-webster.com/time-traveler

“Invisible Touch” by Genesis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epOBenUjIHw

For more cool stuff, follow Pastchords on Instagram: @pastchords

Pastchords is inspired by Dear Data, original project by Stefanie Posavec and Giorgia Lupi.

This week I tracked every dollar spent - who made the purchase, for whom, using what payment method, in what spending category, and whether it's still around to enjoy.

Transcript available at https://www.sairamanns.com/s/Pastchords_Podcast_Week_4_Mirrors.pdf

Mentioned in this episode:

World Vision child sponsorship - https://www.worldvision.com.au

Guitar lessons in Brisbane - MichaelWoodnett.com

You Need A Budget software - https://www.youneedabudget.com

Completely Arbortrary podcast - https://www.completelyarbortrary.com

Squarespace - http://www.squarespace.com

Medicare-funded psychology sessions - https://www.psychology.org.au/for-the-public/Medicare-rebates-psychological-services/COVID-19-Medicare-funded-psychology-services

For more cool stuff, follow Pastchords on Instagram: @pastchords

Pastchords is inspired by Dear Data, original project by Stefanie Posavec and Giorgia Lupi.

This week I tracked every time I saw my own reflection - whether it was intentional or not, what I saw it in, what I noticed and/or thought about, and whether I took any action because of it.

Transcript available at https://www.sairamanns.com/s/Pastchords_Podcast_Week_4_Mirrors.pdf

Mentioned in this episode:

“Mirrors: by Justin Timberlake - https://www.youtube.com/watch/uuZE_IRwLNI

Squish to condish curly girl method (seriously, it changed my LIFE) - https://www.reddit.com/r/curlyhair/comments/20x91w/eli5_squish_to_condish/

Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts - https://www.arts.qld.gov.au/judith-wright-centre-brisbane

“Untamed” by Glennon Doyle - https://untamedbook.com

r/mirrorsforsale - https://www.reddit.com/r/Mirrorsforsale/

“The Mirror & the Light” by Hilary Mantel - https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780007480999/the-mirror-and-the-light/

Wintergarden butterflies sculpture - https://inhabitat.com/studio-505s-textured-wintergarden-facade-in-brisbane-is-inspired-by-nature/

For more cool stuff, follow Pastchords on Instagram: @pastchords

Pastchords is inspired by Dear Data, original project by Stefanie Posavec and Giorgia Lupi.

This week I tracked every time I left the house - where I went, how I got there, what I did on the way, and how long it took.

Transcript available at https://www.sairamanns.com/s/Pastchords_Podcast_Week_2_Public_Transport.pdf

Mentioned in this episode:
- Language learning app Duolingo - https://www.duolingo.com

For more cool stuff, follow Pastchords on Instagram: @pastchords

Pastchords is inspired by Dear Data, original project by Stefanie Posavec and Giorgia Lupi.

This week's tracking topic was "Clocks" - how many times I saw the time, what the time was, and on what kind of clock - an appropriate topic to kick off this year-long data tracking project, don't you think?

See the dataviz drawings on Instagram @pastchords or sairamanns.com/pastchords. Transcripts are also available on the website.

Pastchords is inspired by Dear Data, original project by Stefanie Posavec and Giorgia Lupi.

Mentioned in this episode:

- Notetaking app Notion - https://www.notion.so

- ‘Hannibal’ television series - https://www.netflix.com/title/70241956

- Nigella Lawson’s pronunciation of ‘microwave’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJA-l925ZvQ