"Live This Now"

I've been looking for ways to "live this now" this week since it's a full week with many opportunities -- my new FS version. Practice. Be curious. It works. Here are a few things.

The hike was good. The friend came out a bit hot, but settled down and we had a nice time. FootPath App worked well. We all decided to start a little hiking text group and see where that takes us. Finding interesting people with mutual interests for small groups -- maybe this is one path to that desire. I didn't take many pictures -- only a stop for a turtle. 

I wrapped a hostess gift for tonight. Most of the leaves crinkled up. I'm not sure how to keep them nice. UPDATE: googled and it's a process. I swear IG makes it seem like you go into the woods, find pretty leaves and you're ready to go. It was enjoyable to look for fallen leaves though and the gift looks pretty. The gift and the wrapping are a reflection of me and something I think she'll like too. I like taking time to add touches. Slowing down to enjoy the process.

New shoes for the wedding in early March. I'm happy with the vintage look. I'm also happy that I'm styling myself my own way. I don't care what MOB is wearing. Doing me, my way and it's fun. She'll be in full glam and that's great for her. It's not me though and I'm confident enough to not compete. It's not always been that way for me.

Halloween was nice. Caught up with a couple neighbors. We had 12 kids this year. I didn't want to sit out (I had a headache after the hike) but making an effort for connection is another area I want to focus. Advil and hot tea to the rescue. 

I signed up for a hike on Sunday. I almost didn't because I need to get up early, prepare for no bathroom, etc. but then I remembered that I'm a person who makes an effort to hike. I enjoy it completely and I like this part of my identity. I'm worth it; hiking is worth it. 

I have some changes coming to workouts in the name of aging well -- strength, balance, etc. More on this soon. Fingers crossed my back holds okay. 

I floated the idea of the garden prep lunch in February with my friend yesterday. She seemed excited. I'm super excited. Hosting with intention. Thanks, Priya Parker.

Books.

Halfway and it's picking up.
600 pages - it's a chonker.

3rd re-read.

Starting this on recommendation
from bookclub peeps.

Disappointing. Front flap
was the best part of the book.
Short and not what was
promised from the description.

Okay, enough for today. I'm heading downtown to drop my ring to get fixed, dropping something off to my DIL-2-B, Trader Joe's run and dinner at my other DIL's mother's tonight (hence the gift). Full day. Wondering how I can "live this now" today. Have a happy Friday. Later gators.