Series of Unfortunate Events

This trip isn't going well. It's been a series of unfortunate events -- nothing life shattering, but so many hiccups it's almost comical.

I won't dive into the nitty gritty of the list of mishaps, but so far we haven't "vacationed" at all. Yesterday we spent the day getting our rental exchanged because it had a slow leak flat. We've done little but go to Target so we have something to eat and deal with issues.

It's fine, we're fine, etc but it's not a vacation so far. We'll see my sister, BIL, niece and her husband today. Fingers crossed we turn this LONG week around. 

I'm set to get my period soon (based on my temperature and heart rate). My back is hanging on by a thread. My stomach is a mess from the back meds because I took one on an empty stomach -- we had no food and I made the decision back meds were more important (maybe a mistake). Hubby hit the cargo door on my head by accident. Nothing feels good on my body today.

We're going for a 6 mile hike today. It got moved from morning to afternoon because of my nephew's work schedule. This means meal timing issues again and the high desert afternoon sun on a hike without shade. I'm trying to feel good about today and set a good attitude, but it feels a little crappy. Hopefully, I'm wrong.

Here are a few pictures from yesterday. We walked to get coffee in the morning -- highlight of the day.

Javelina. Looks like a pig, but more
in the deer family.

The colors are so pretty.

We're on a golf course.

Don't touch ANY desert plants!

Always makes me smile.

Coffee time on a cold morning.

On the FS front, I'm managing well. I'm feeling my feelings, handling things calmly, accepting what is ... progress in a good direction. The trip isn't good, but it can be a success. Of course, I'd like both success AND good.

With this in mind, I'm going to focus on fun today and EXPECT a good day. If nothing else, it reminds me to look for the little good moments. Even though I'd characterize this trip as poo so far, I still found some good things yesterday. Jen Hatmaker says to expect to be delighted ... good mantra for this week.

It IS my favorite day of the week so I'm harnessing the power of a Monday to change this trip around. Fingers crossed. I feel like we're under an unlucky cloud so I'm actually a little nervous about the hike. Other shoe dropping kind of thing. Silly, I know. Wild animals, high sun, desert terrain, dry air ... geez, what could go wrong?!?!

Stay tuned ... Later gators.