Hump Day

Here are some updates -- in no particular order :)

(1)  I finished The Last Time I Lied (Riley Sager).  It was good suspense read and the ending had a final twist I didn't see coming.  Next up is the Jen Hatmaker July read, Blood, Bones & Butter (Gabrielle Hamilton).  It's a chef's memoire and I hear a lot of chatter about animal slaughter -- doesn't sound great, but I'll give it a go.

(2)  Speaking of bookclub.  I put it (myself) out there and asked if anyone wanted to start meeting in-person regularly, semi-regularly or just a meet-n-greet field trip.  Responses have been good so far.  Virtual is only so engaging.  Trying to make bookclub more interesting.  Our group is too big for a good virtual discussion.

(3)  Self Coaching session was a total BUST (!!)  The coach had no suggestions other than the things I already mentioned and then basically poo-pooed my question.  How important is any of this anyway?  Seriously?  That's the point of this coaching -- take big or small thinking issues and turn them around.  My question was about future-self thinking vs now thinking.  He said I was making something out of nothing. Wow.  I'm taking a break from the weekly calls.  I'm working through the archived coaching calls that I find really helpful, but the 20 minute ones are too unpredictable.  Unless I have a very specific issue come up, I do better thinking it through myself.  One more month ...

(4)  No word on our foster, Polly.  She should be ready to come to me today or tomorrow.  I have to drive downtown to pickup a donation from a family whose dog passed recently.  Maybe I can coordinate the 2 things.  She doesn't need eye surgery or spaying -- just waiting on kidney function.

(5)  Peloton ride was marginally better, but I still can't push my upper limit for long.  I did a 4 mile walk with my friend later in the morning so lots of leg stuff yesterday.  Overall, energy is improving -- thank goodness.

(6)  I'm still working on this mood (anxiety).  I know it's hormones.  Recognizing it's just thoughts causing my anxiety is helping a lot.  As I mentioned yesterday, I have nothing to be anxious about so I know this is thought/hormone related.

Have a great day and stay well.  Later gators.