Fun Week Ahead

I feel a lot better this morning. Why did it take so long to realize the gluten issue?

Yesterday was fun. We had a really nice brunch (loved baby time -- he's such a happy little boy). We also did a bunch of family planning. Worked out Thanksgiving. Made plans for Christmas. Made plans for a family vacation to the beach. Finalized plans for this weekend. Added date to watch baby overnight in November. Made family plans for a football afternoon.

Best plans? I'm invited to my Dil-2-B's wedding shower with her family in Philly in December. Yea!

A bummer is my eternity band dropped a stone. Have to make a special trip downtown to the jeweler -- hopefully this week. 

I hiked in the late afternoon and it was fast. We jogged part of it (I wasn't in the right shoes though). Enjoyed the fall evening and the company. Registered for another evening hike on Tuesday, but it's not as fast. Also, joined an all women's hiking group. It's a little wonky in the organization, but I hope I can figure it out. It's a closed FB group which bums me out -- I'm trying to stay clear of FB, but preference vs rules again. Feels good to curate a hiking "life."

Start of the hike

Water released from manmade
lake to support river flow.
All creeks were completely dry.

I have a lunch with a friend today and a big grocery shop. I'm making a couple of new recipes from a local restaurant vegan cookbook this week. Might do a Trader Joe's AND Whole Foods.

This week is really full -- not busy, just full of good things. I'm really pumped for it and I'll feel back to my normal self as the gluten gets out of my system. Great weather. Fun plans. The weekend was all about "how can I live this now" and I'm curious to keep that filter for the rest of the week. Lots of opportunity. 

When I was heading to the hike, on a beautiful afternoon, listening to music ... I realized that was living part of that future day visualization. I needed to notice it. I'm paying attention and noticing this week.

Hope you're off to a good start. Later gators.