Blank Page Day

Yesterday was full.  Today is EMPTY.  

That's good and bad.  I love a "nothing" day, but I tend to get bored and start snacking by late afternoon.  Guess what my promise is today?  NO SNACKING.  

Even though it's a blank calendar page, I need to find some stuff to occupy myself.  Yesterday felt good to get outside.  Today is heavy rain all day so I'm limited.

Duke and I ran yesterday -- that dog can RUN (!!)  Three miles like it was nothing.  Multiple pee breaks, one poop break, 2 dog water breaks and we finished in 26 minutes.  Dang.  This park is a no-go on the weekends because of sports games (super crowded), but it's our new running route during the week.  I can't run when hubby is in VA because Monti has such separation anxiety without Duke so our next run is a week away.  We're back in the swing though.

Yesterday was a tiny slice of "normal."  Multiple things out of the house, change in scenery.  It felt good.  I can not wait until this is over. 

I hit a "pandemic wall" last summer -- super low, life in the crapper and that's when I started my GOOD LIST and started turning things around.  I've hit another wall, but it's different.  More excited, impatient anticipation.  GIVE ME THE VACCINE lol.  I'm starting a new list for this pandemic wall.  Things I can do safely as the weather warms up to get out of the house, see people, feel connected.  I think it's only a few weeks away in GA.  Hikes, picnics, outdoor happy hours, Gibbs Gardens, runs with Duke, horseback riding.

I'm also gearing up for a new round of recipes.  I enjoy eating plant based, but I'm bummed about the tofu intolerance.  This limits me a lot with vegan cooking.  I'm going to look for other options -- I can't be the only one.  I might venture out to Whole Foods next week.  They have a big selection of frozen items.  Last time (and the only pandemic time) I went, they were stocking shelves and I couldn't have a good look.

I got a hair flower from Etsy to wear to the rehearsal event.  It is orange and burnt red (color of the dress).  I love it.  Last things to arrive are 2 vintage bracelets -- one red, one orange.  

I also got a Valentine's Day shirt because why not.  Cheap tee from an online store. 

Have a happy day and stay well.  Later gators.