Here are some random thoughts this morning (more random than usual).
Drove to Asheville and made the stop in Franklin for a coffee break. It always perks me up. I gave the local bookstore another go and chose the 2nd Thursday Murder Club Mystery. This series is getting a lot of talk again (I think a TV version is coming out) and I've only read the 1st one. I don't remember liking it, but don't remember it so I'll try one more.
Two big construction delays and a stop to my sister's to drop off donations for a local charity and I finally got to the house -- 5 hours! That's a record for the slowest trip.
My usual lunch places were closing at that point, so I drove to Black Mountain for a late lunch and I wanted to grab a treat for my son -- childhood favorite that he still loves. They have this at an old fashioned general store in town.
I visited a consignment shop and found a sling bag for a "granny" bag. We're doing more babysitting now and I need a bag for toddler goodies and supplies. I've been using a tote bag, but this is nicely hands-free.
I went back to a pizza place in Black Mountain that I enjoyed the last time, but I ordered differently and didn't like the one I chose. Bummer. Late afternoon on a porch with a cold iced tea and a book was still good though.
Got back to the house around 5 o'clock and was in for the night.
My back is giving me a hard time. It's better this morning, but still grabby -- it's throwing a wrench in my plans. Maybe a mountain walk isn't the best idea. I need to do a little cleaning today too. I won't be able to do the floors because of my back, but I can do the rest (that's good and bad hah).
Heading to my sister's for dinner tonight and to meet her grandsons. Should be a nice night. I was a little bummed to find out she's door dashing dinner. She usually has a very veggie forward meal. I've been way too lax on my veggie eating these last couple of weeks and I feel it. My usual vegan places were closed by the time I got in and pizza doesn't count as a vegetable! I had ZERO vegetables yesterday. I need to figure out something different for lunch that includes veggies.
I'm feeling a bit out of sorts -- my back, my energy (no veggies, lots of bread), my motivation (see previous two things). I know what I need to do to get back to feeling good and I'm resisting it.
An evening hike opened a few minutes ago on my birthday next week. I have lunch plans with the kids and I'm on the fence about an evening hike. I won't want to hike, but this is the kind of thing that I know makes me feel better. I won't want to hike, but I'll be glad that I did and I'll enjoy it a lot. Hubby is out of town and I'll be on my own.
Is this the way I want to spend my birthday evening? The alternative is reading or TV snuggling with the dogs. Decisions, decisions. Running this decision through "The Little Blue House" means I register for the hike because this is the kind of person I enjoy being. Hold on ... registered. Will my birthday self thank me? Stay tuned, but I expect not in the moment -- I'll want nothing more than to change into my pjs and be home.
As for doing the FS thing today -- veggies and get outside on a walk. I might not be okay for a power mountain walk, but I can do an easier walk and enjoy the cool morning. I brought the big zucchini from my friend's garden and I think that's what's for lunch today. Missing protein, but veggies are my priority. I didn't want to cook this trip, but making an effort is a "Little Blue House" moment. (I brought the zucchini to bring to my sister's for dinner, but not needed.)
Okay, on all these notes, I'm going to get moving. Thanks for letting me random ramble. Later gators.
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