Now that I am on a strict daily routine for both shoulder and hip issues, I am reliant on my timing devices for those long, painful holds. I have taken over my husbands Google Nest device.

At first, my requests were somewhat polite and have now evolved to angry demands in the middle of 3 minute stretches…”Hey Google, how much time is LEFT??!!!” or curt demands “STOP!!”

Is this angry domination of this Nest device indicative of my true personality? I hope not.