Minutes after I submitted my post yesterday, I declined the GNI night on Thursday. Not going one month doesn't mean I need to make the BIG decision about staying in the group. I have a feeling the group is slowly dissolving anyway -- lots of movement out of the neighborhood and everyone is bored with hanging out. We had 4 people drop out last year. This month's decision was easy -- I was making the drama about the overriding decision. Punted that until next year when the hosting schedule is made again.
I'm going on Monday to the baby shower -- with one caveat. This connection is important and the effort is worth it. It's early in the week and that gives me lots of time to get ready for our trip. I can leave early and take my time in traffic. The restaurant is in a shopping area so if I'm early I have something to do. HOWEVER, so far the response is a mixed bag with kiddie sports conflicts. If "my" gang isn't going, I'm not going. That makes the NO easy, but otherwise I'm in. Ordered an inexpensive (but cute) baby blanket.
P.S. Getting ready for the big trip is a lot -- in my mind. Nerves mean I need to get ready early. Packing will be over 2 days (to keep my stress down) -- packing includes downloading kindle, organizing event vouchers, etc and figuring out clothes to fit in a carry-on. I have a bunch of maintenance stuff -- nails, eyebrows, leg spray tan -- all days ahead. I also have to get dogs ready for different sitters. House stuff -- bills, cleaning, etc. Having it all worked out a couple days before we leave will RELAX me and that PAY OFF is totally worth it. Keeping the calendar relatively CLEAR is the answer.
I started Gabby Bernstein's new book (Super Attractor) and in the introduction she talks about what blocks your path. What blocks your energy. What blocks your vibration. I raised my hand high on 2 of them. She promises to "fix" this and help you open up. Yes, pretty please.
Still searching for fiction reads for the trip. Why fiction, you ask? I usually buy fiction on kindle and self-help kind of books as a book (easier to reread and reference back). I'm only taking the kindle so I need something ... probably 2 books. I never read as much as I expect on a plane unless it's really good.
I was proud of myself yesterday. I missed my window for an outside neighborhood run (before light, before school busses and before all the droves of walkers). Problem solved it (!!) and ran on a local trail. It's well populated, safe, relatively flat and I was glad to run outside. I've decided to work on my "speed" for my upcoming birthday. Trying to shave 4 minutes off my 3 mile time -- 8 months (30 seconds a month). That's a lot, but I'm going for it. If I can remain injury free, I should be able to improve pretty nicely.
I also explored our new local town a little. Sprouts, Home Goods, local restaurant (didn't end up eating there but I wanted to check it out) and the area Costco. I've been lazy about trying stuff in our area and getting out of the house "just because." Home Goods finished up my dog Christmas shopping. They have the best prices on toys.
Today's agenda is a new nature walk (sort of a hike) with hubby, flu shot and Fun Friday in the neighborhood. Fun Friday isn't as fun as you'd think, but we should make an effort to be social and meet the neighbors. Baking blondies (GF) for the occasion and some can be for Sunday football -- double duty. It starts at 6:30 (yea - old people love early) and we'll be home by 8:30 (need to tend to dogs). Not exactly a party night, but it counts as an evening out in my world.
I've been loose and wild with gluten since Sunday. What's my problem? Couple slices of regular pizza. A sleeve of crackers with soup. Slice of cake, a few cookies. So far, my joints are okay, but I had the cold sore twinge yesterday. That stopped me in my tracks. Message received.
Happy weekend! Fall is here (sort of -- good enough) and it feels fantastic. Have a great one - later gators.
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