The Diary

Finally, a new upload. It has been months but we are back. I explain why I felt the need to step away for a bit. How I have been growing as a person. How I have been trying to enjoy my time instead of constantly reflecting on everything. Also, I cut my hair. A major rant, and a long one at that. I have been gone for a while, and I needed to talk about nonsense. Hopefully you enjoy. New episode whenever I can get another one out lolSocials @thealexissantiago K. Bye.

I know, it has been a while. I am back. Hopefully, I can stick around for a while. This episode is kind of a catch up. First, why I was struggling to make episodes and the mind set I had. Also, a show I have been into and the music I have been listening to. The ending topic is about my hair. Being called miss, ma'am, and now darling for the first time. A funny time looking back, but stinging at the time. Hopefully you enjoy. Podcast socials @thediarypodcastAlex's socials @thealexissantiagoK. Bye.

This quick and short episode is dedicated to the mood swings Alex goes through. Trying to manage his emotions has always been a challenge. Alex has speculated and experimented with what could be causing these sudden changes in emotion. Looking back, there does not seem to be a reason. The changes in emotions seem to have always been there growing up. This episode is the beginning of this talking point. Hopefully you enjoy! New episode every Thursday! Follow the podcast so you do not miss out on any new episode. Podcast socials Thediarypodcast Alex's socials ThealexissantiagoK. Bye.

This episode we are recapping the day Alex went to see Ivan Cornejo on his Mirada tour. First, his favorite youtuber is living the dream. Alex wants to do the same but is not sure how to go about it. Following this, is justifying purchases for the betterment of his health and the podcast. Then, a purchase that does not seem justified which is buying the tickets for the concert. However, it was a fun experience with some short clips to see. Also, his quick experience at the Fort Worth Stockyards. To end the episode, a couple of random topics and picking up the journal for the first time in months. Hopefully you enjoy! New episode out every Thursday! ish. Follow the podcast so you do not miss out on any new episodes! Podcast socials @thediarypodastAlex's socials @thealexissantiagoK. Bye.

No topic this episode, but Alex can definitely yap. First, a reminder to himself of how to use caffeine to your advantage. Second, Alex talks about some artists he listens to and some you wouldn't expect. Lastly, a vlogger he watches religiously is living THE dream. Follow along as Alex finally decides to start podcasting again. This episode is a month behind. So, stay tuned for what is to come! New episode every Thursday! Follow the podcast so you do not miss out on any new episode! Podcast socials @thediarypodcastAlex's socials @thealexissantiagoK. Bye.

A side of himself he does not normally share, Alex shares his party side this episode. These are some of the stories people ask him about. So, Alex has decided to share some of the recent ones. Starting off with some birthday parties from months ago. Alex talks about being drunk from his cousins signature drink, the three consecutive parties, and the police being on a manhunt. Also, the first experience being at a country club. With the help of RedBull Vodka, Alex recalls his friends questioning him because of the things that amazed him. A very late episode but a fun one. Hopefully you enjoy! Follow the podcast so you do not miss any new episode! New episode every Thursday! Podcast socials @thediarypodcastAlex socials @thealexissantiagoK. Bye.

Diving deep into the murky waters, Alex goes into further detail about why he is single. Following last episodes topic, he builds on other stuff that makes him want to stay single but also want a partner. Fighting internal struggles of adequacy, the infinite universe and your place in it. Also, does Alex have a social enough life? Is he spending time with people he wants to or does he need to change things up? Late night thoughts usually help put things into perspective. Hopefully you enjoy! Follow the podcast so you do not miss out on any new episodes. Share the podcast and let us know what you think! New episode every Thursday. Podcast socials @thediarypodcast Alex’s socials @thealexissantiago K. Bye.

A topic Alex keeps bringing up simply because he does not know what he wants. Does he want to be single? Does he want a significant other? The people around him have families, partners, or are married. He has none of that. Sad, but of his own doing. He goes on to explain why he is single and what it means to him. Alex then goes on to talk about random stuff like turning his garage into a workspace, The Boys and how crazy of a show it is, and brainstorming how to bring on a guest. Hopefully you enjoy! Give us your thoughts and how to improve. Follow the podcast so you do not miss out on any new episodes. New episode every Thursday!Podcast socials @thediarypodastAlex's socials @thealexissantiagoK. Bye.

Sharing information online is fun, informative, and entertaining. However, when you are in the spotlight, when does sharing information become too much. For example, Alex watches a youtuber religiously and feels that he knows too much about this person's life. However, it is this person's job to share their life on the internet. Alex sees that and begins to wonder if he is sharing too much. Alex explains that if something only involves him, he is willing to share. However, if it involves other people, he will not share because that person might not want that information out there. These thoughts are just forming for Alex as he continues this online journey. What is and is not appropriate to share? Quickly moving on, Alex begins to spiral into random subjects. Joe Rogan podcast and what makes it great, two terrifying moments with a pothole and a roach, and a wonder of who to have as a guest. A cool and fun episode. Hopefully you enjoy! New episode every Thursday! Follow the podcast so you do not miss out on any new episodes!Podcast socials @thediarypodcastAlex's socials @thealexissantiagoK. Bye.

Feels good to be back to our regularly scheduled program. Alex has bought a new camera which is what he is using in this episode. Testing it out for the first time while also filming a longer episode has been great so far. Now, Alex has no excuse as to why it takes so long to make an episode. Exporting is a different issue. Regardless, this episode was fun to make. The title Endure is also the name of the book Alex is currently reading. Endure by Cameron Hanes has so far been a great read. Alex is now changing and adding to his way of thinking. Along side motivation and discipline, now comes enduring. A great word to represent getting through the hard times. Alex sees it now as a new thing to keep his mind on. To endure through the hard times might be more important than discipline and even motivation. This topic is new to Alex as he has just started reading the book. Moving on to the rest of the episode. Alex speaks on the new camera and his social battery and how he differs from the people around him. Hopefully you enjoy this long episode. Follow the podcast so you do not miss out on any new episodes. New episode every Thursday! Podcast socials @thediarypodcastAlex's socials @thealexissantiagoK. Bye.

This episode is a chill talk about the things I enjoy to do. Some stuff that I do not enjoy and what I would rather be doing. For example, partying is not something I generally enjoy. I prefer being at home and enjoying my peace. I do like to go out but my idea of fun is not the same as everyone else's around me. Everyone likes to drink and party. I like to do activities and have a good time that way. So, doing things by myself is something I have been enjoying to do recently. Hopefully you enjoy this episode. It feels good to be back and uploading. Follow the podcast so you do not miss out on any new episodes! Share the podcast with your friends and hopefully we can make this a bigger podcast to have great guests on. If you want to be a guest, let me know! I have been thinking about bringing people on recently. See you next week!Podcast socials @thediarypodcastAlex's socials @thealexissantiagoK. Bye.

It took a while to make this episode. The first time I have fully went through making a sort of a vlog. Not the first vlog I have made but the first vlog I have liked. So, hopefully you enjoy this episode. I had fun making this and challenging myself with learning something new. I would love to make more vlogs of exploring some places. Stayed tuned as I do have more planned in the future. This episode is me checking out a hike during sunset. Also, checking out a lake and relaxing for a bit. Hopefully you enjoy. New episode every week!Podcast socials @thediarypodcastAlex's socials @thealexissantiagoK. Bye.

Alex touches up on future episode plans in the beginning again. He then talks about some shows he likes and comedians he likes from different platforms. He notes some of his favorite comedy specials that are worth watching. He remembers one his favorite comics was in town. He then realizes a singer was also in town, and other artists where all together in a different city he's recently been to. It would of been great to see all of them perform but not for his wallet. Follow the podcast so you do not miss out on any new episodes. New episode every Thursday! Share the pod to help make it a career! Podcast socials @thediarypodcast Alex's socials @thealexissantiago K. Bye.

Alex is trying to figure out why he has been under the weather. He shares his thoughts as to why this is low might be going on. Alex then goes on to talk about his upcoming plans for the podcast. The episodes he owes the audience because he has not filmed yet or was not able to in the past. Things like vlogs and how the San Antonio trip and the Mexico trip were supposed to be vlogs but he sort of failed at it. Anyways, Alex has a day planned to hopefully knockout a couple of videos at the same time. He lists out the video ideas to hopefully keep himself in check. Hopefully something to look forward to. Hopefully you enjoy! New episode out every Thursday! Follow the podcast socials @thediarypodcast Follow Alex's socials @thealexissantiago K. Bye.

To start the episode, Alex starts off with his realization about how coffee is made. A very dumb discovery for Alex, but a needed one. Also, Alex talks about his discipline with diet and exercise. It is not good at all and he knows all it takes is discipline. Another discovery about an old family camera sends him down a spiral. How much does the camera matter if it is there? How much do you even remember it? Anyways, a fun little episode. Hopefully you enjoy! New episode out.. at this point who knows but maybe next week! Follow the podcast so you do not miss out on any new episodes! Share the podcast so Alex can make this a career and have no excuse to be missing weeks of episodes. Podcast socials @thediarypodcast Alex's socials @thealexissantiagoK. Bye. ps: Alex talks about something he did at the very end which is a teaser for an upcoming episode.

This episode is all about some of the podcasts that I like. Different topics that are brought up and my thoughts on them. A bunch of topics I am not an expert in but genuinely curious in. Also, a couple of topics from my life. I am an expert in my life but from the sounds of things it does not seem like it. A back to back episode as a return from not uploading for two months. It is good to be back. Hopefully you enjoy. Follow the podcast so you do not miss out on any new episodes. New episode every Thursday! Share the podcast so I can make it a career and be 100% dedicated to this! Podcast socials @thediarypodcast Alex's socials @thealexissantiago K. Bye.

It has been a long time since Alex has uploaded an episode. Multiple attempts have been made to make and edit different episodes but with no luck. Finally, after two months, Alex has liked an episode he made and gets back into the groove of things. So, to update you on the current life events, the old charger keeps breaking down. Now, Alex is thinking about buying a new car. What car that may be who knows. However, Alex has some stories from the charger he has not shared before. Also, some future plans and stuff he did in these past two months. Hopefully you enjoy. Alex has more time now to get these episodes out. So expect regular uploads unlike before. Follow the podcast so you do not miss out on any new episodes. New episode every Thursday! Podcast socials @thediarypodcastAlex's socials @thealexissantiagoK. Bye.

This is a reflection type of episode. First, going on a little bit more from last week’s episode about drinking. Some stories about how Alex decided not to drink and the few exceptions when and what he will. Also, next episode is episode 100. A huge milestone for Alex. Granted this episode should of been out a long time ago but here we are. Unsure about what to do, Alex brings up different plans he’s had on what he could do for the episode. Another drunk episode even thought he said he doesn’t drink? A day in the life? Or maybe just a regular episode. Stay tuned to watch. New episode every week! Follow the podcast so you do not miss out on any new episodes. Follow the podcast socials @thediarypodcast or follow Alex @thealexissantiago. Leave a review on Apple podcast or leave a question on the Spotify episode page. K. Bye.

There are a lot of reasons I do not drink. Some reasons I have done and other reasons I am simply being responsible. Seeing people drive under the influence, and have done it myself as well, is always a reminder of how idiotic it is. I actively choose to drive myself everywhere and thinking about others and myself is what keeps me from drinking in public. Not only that, listening to people like Andrew Huberman talk about the effects of alcohol on the human body and mind and how it is essentially poison to the body. The human body has to process alcohol multiple times to finally make it into something it can use. In a health conscious way, I am choosing my health over a fun time or what others would consider a fun time. Others depend on alcohol to have a good time and I have learned to not need it. It still is a social lubricant and so I have seen those effects with others and myself. I have used it before to open up and let my guard down. However, I do not see enough of an advantage as a I do a disadvantage. There are times I will still have a drink, but it would depend on the kind of drink, where I am, and who is around. Hopefully you guys enjoy this episode. Let me know what you think in the Spotify episode page. There is a Q&A section to ask or tell me anything. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. New episode out every Thursday! Podcast socials @thediarypodcast Alex’s socials @_inmyownheadtoo or @thealexissantiago K. Bye.

The first half of the episode, is full of random topics Alex has in mind. The second half is the main topic of choosing to be single and choosing to not have much of a social life. This episode is just the beginning of this topic. To start, Alex talks about working and how that is taking up so much time of his. He does not mind it taking up time because he knows it will pay off in the future. Hopefully you enjoy the episode. If you enjoyed, make sure to follow the podcast and rate it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or leave a question on the Spotify episode page. New episode every Thursday! Follow Alex socials @thealexissantiago follow the podcast socials @thediarypodcast K. Bye.