Canceled

Hike was maybe, hike was off, then on, then off. Thankfully, I looked one last time before bed to see he canceled. I was surprised when it was on (given the rain), but it was ultimately the ice on the trails that forced the cancel. And this one was deep in the mountains with no cell reception -- could have been dicy. I was bummed when it was back on (I mentally checked out) and then disappointed when it was canceled (I had pumped myself up for it again). Honest to god -- no pleasing me.

We had 2 showings and one second showing yesterday. One showing was a realtor and his wife just beginning their search. Haven't heard from the other who came back a second time, but lack of response probably means they aren't interested. Nothing scheduled for the remainder of the long weekend so far and that's disappointing. I think weather is factor. Rain and then very cold temperatures. 

I have volunteer work and wedding details to finish today. I'm a bit "rushed" this morning so we can be ready if we get a showing. It's a gloomy, rainy day and GA doesn't like to go out in this kind of weather. I don't expect any showings, but we need to be ready.

A new Trader Joe's opened a little closer to us. I grabbed flowers to test for the shower next weekend. I have to purchase the flowers a day or two early and I wanted to make sure they lasted. My DIL's favorite flower is a rose and those can be less fresh from a grocery store. So far, so good. I'll see what's available the day I need them. I'm planning Gerber daisies and roses.

Sampling the little vases
for the table. Everyone
takes one home.

Leftovers look nice for
the showings.

Life seems up, down, sideways right now and my mood is following suit. I'm chill, stressed, apathetic -- all in the span of a few hours. I've thrown in the towel trying to influence my mood. Whatever. It'll change shortly. Continue doing the things I know work for me and march on. Overall, I'm giving myself positive marks. No meltdowns so far.

I'm canceling the trip to Asheville tomorrow. The weather is EXTREME cold for the next few days and my toes won't be able to handle it. I'm trying to keep them healthy enough to continue hiking for the winter. I'm disappointed because I miss Asheville and relieved to have extra time at home and guilty to cancel on my sister and worried I'll never get there. See?!? Twenty emotions in one decision. Crazy mind.

I joined a Sunday hike and I might go early to get extra miles. It's a local trail and ice has melted at the lower elevations. I know time in the woods will do me good. The afternoon time usually means warmer temps, but a cold front is coming through and a 10 degree drop from morning to the time of the hike. See, hiking gods aren't helping me this season. Guess I'm proving my dedication to hiking or my stupidity to go with the flow.

That's all from here. I'll feel better when I get a list of annoying things fixed today. Billing problems, electronic issues, order issues, etc. Lots of little pesky stuff hanging around. Sometimes the best way to feel better is to change circumstances rather than work on mindset around it. Once these things are done, the annoyance goes away.

Have a good Saturday. Later gators.