Mish- mosh

This is a big future-self week as it turns out.

I jogged at the park yesterday morning (with walking), but my back is sore from it.  I'm not sure why because I've done that distance before.  It's still uncomfortable today so I'm nixing the bike and doing my itty bitty yoga-like workout and maybe walking if that feels okay.  

Our friends ARE coming to Asheville this weekend so I'm working on getting prepped.  Yes, I'm glad and I would've been glad if the answer was 'no' too.  Even after my hissy fit yesterday, this is probably what I wanted more -- at least what FS wanted more.

I'm trying to approach this weekend as my FS and that's going to be a challenge.  But practice is what gets me there and I'm going to practice all the things.  First up, making decisions.  I'm steering the ship for the weekend (with everyone in mind), but usually I'm super wishy washy about deciding for others.  I'm keeping things simple and there are a few compromises for everyone -- last minute plans mean adjustments.  (Like dinner reservations are at 6 o'clock which is earlier than they like to eat -- that's all I could get at late notice, but it's at a restaurant I think they'll enjoy a lot.)

My GF responded to my text asking about a catchup this week (I was thinking a walk or coffee).  She suggested another movie so why not.  I complain about doing nothing but "lunching" and she suggested something different this time.  Even though the timing is a bit pushed, I said yes.  Her suggestion makes me feel good -- like she's noticing what I like to do too and making an effort.  This might have nothing to do with me (like most things), but it feels good and I'll take it.

I heard more from my bookclub friend about the organization she volunteers with and I hope we'll still do coffee in September.  She's someone I'd like to explore a possible friendship.  Trying to find people who align with who I am now and who I'm becoming.  And, I'm interested in new volunteering as well -- two birds with one reach out.

Thursday is a style hair appointment.  I have that on my 22 for 2022 list and I'm doing it.  I'm not sure if I'll learn anything, but it's going to be fun.  

SCS coaching today and I'm a bit on the fence about what to talk about.  I'm having a lot of "nerves" and feelings about the solo wedding weekend coming up, but I don't know if talking about it will help at this point.  I think I'm going to have nerves no matter what.  The topic will also depend on who is coaching me today.  They send a reminder 30 minutes ahead with the name.  If it's a repeat coach, I might want to shift to certain topics because they already started chatting with me about it.  Stay tuned ...

Other than peppers (which are producing well), I took out the summer garden.  We're away too much this month and it's so hot (I've had the garden since April).  That said, the seeds from last year's cherry tomato plant that fell under the deck have grown tons of plants.  And they have lots of tomatoes.  Some are starting to ripen.  It's CRAZY (!!)

Today's to-do list is long, but nothing is major.  Lots of little details to get ready for this weekend.  It's funny that this week is like a repeat of two weeks ago.  Wednesday -- movie and cleaning crew.  Thursday -- early hair appointment.  Friday -- drive to Asheville.

Hope you're having a good week.  Later gators.