Hook a Girl Up

I think (hope) I'm hooking up my future self for next week.  I'm not "feeling it" (low energy), but I set up some calendar FUN that I expect to thank my past self.

I reached out to my neighbor and asked if she wanted to hike on Wednesday.  She's one of the fittest people I know and an avid hiker.  Eeek.  Should be interesting.  It's possible it'll be too wet, but we have it on the calendar.  I was direct, asked for something specific, gave a date.  FS kind of stuff.  It may need to be adjusted, but the asking was in the way I do now.  Not a lot of  ... "would you want to do something" vague asking.  Why?  Because what I wanted was a hike (or outside gathering) on Wednesday.  Giving a choice means I don't get what I want.  If it didn't work for her, there's always next time.  I've gotten burned with open ending kind of plans -- feeling like I'm on hold for a something, sometime.   

I also decided to do a VERY EARLY HBD celebration for me on June 1.  I like celebrating my birthday -- from me to me.  I usually do something solo very close to my actual birthday.  A little secret treat to me.  I'm going bolder and earlier this year since the opportunity presented itself.  90 minute massage, solo alfresco dinner at a vegan restaurant and a few more sprinkles of JUST FOR ME fun throughout the day.  It'll be my last full day in Asheville so all the cleaning and such will be finished.  June 1 -- Just Fun Birthday Preview.  I like it.  Past, present and future me got together for a birthday.  (Corny?? Yep, but it's true.)

I think I'll make June Bad-Ass birthday month.  My own little secret mantra.  I'll also unveil my birthday year actual new mantra.  It's a bit long, but I like it.  I can always revert to the oldie and goodie ... choose the bigger life.  

Brought these home from Asheville.
Best smelling roses

As far as today, this weekend ... DOGS and more DOGS.  I was up and out with dogs 4 times last night.  Lordy.  House painting is finished.  Still no deck time until Monday.  It's feeling so much easier though.  

I leave with some dog pictures.  Hope your holiday weekend is going well.  Later gators.