Thursday, December 9, 2021

Hello, Thursday (just figuring this out)

Got in the outside run yesterday and I'm relieved.  It's been a few weeks since I've run outside (treadmill instead) and outside is simply better -- better mentally, better physically.  Duke NEEDED that run.  We did a decent clip for 3 miles and then walked 2 miles.  Lots of miles for Duke (!!)  

I want to get in the 5 mile run before 2022 and it's cutting VERY close.  I'll say, I can't imagine running the extra 2 miles yesterday.  I was beat after 3.  My plan is 4 next week and 5 Christmas week.  Fingers crossed all the elements behave (weather, legs, etc).  Why did I put this on the list?!!? Hah!

New phone is ordered and shipping sometime in December.  I got the 13 Pro Max in white.  My phone having lots of trouble -- it's an 8.  The appointment worked well and we were in-n-out in 20 minutes.  I'll bring the phone and my wonky working watch to the store when it arrives and have them do all the setup.  I'm THAT person, but I don't care.  I'm paranoid that I'll do something that erases all my stuff -- and, I know, the cloud is a backup ... but, still.

Today is lunch with my foster friend.  It's going to be chilly (!!)  45 degrees, but we'll survive.  Hopefully, outdoor seating is open or we'll have to have a plan B -- neither of us eats inside.

I'll make a stop at Whole Foods on the way home.  It's right around the corner and I'm out of fresh stuff again.

I finished both books yesterday and started Jen Hatmaker's bookclub selection.  Americanah (Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie).  It's LONG -- over 500 pages of careful reading.  I finished the first chapter and it's really good.  That said, I hear it helps to have a character chart as you read.  Oh boy.  Glad I started it next.  I don't know if I can make bookclub this month, but I don't want to sit on this book or I may never be up for the challenge.

The Friendship List (Susan Mallery) was a total trash read, but sort of entertaining.  LOTS of graphic sex chat and ending with the perfectly sweet wrap-up -- can't read too much of that kind of book, but fun for a quick add-in.  Remember (Lisa Genova) was very interesting.  Explanation of memory and forgetting in layman's descriptions.  Good tips (especially for learning Spanish), thoughtful and interesting.  

I can't forget I'm leaving for Asheville tomorrow morning.  It JUST dawned on me -- guess not a lot of Whole Foods shopping today.  I'm so mixed up this week since hubby was on a vacation trip over the weekend.  

We have to load a HUGE stand up freezer into the car tomorrow.  Wish my back luck.  Sizing was tough -- either way too small or this is the next size.  It's like an apartment refrigerator size.  We're going to try and take one car, but I don't think it's possible.  We'll see tomorrow.

Okay, best get moving.  Have a great day and stay well.  Later gators. 

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