Regular Monday

Today is a regular Monday and I'm here for it. A couple of bigger errands -- ottoman pickup (yea) and ordering cookies for the rehearsal. UPDATE: just looked up bakery and they're closed on Mondays -- so ONE bigger errand lol.

The hike was good yesterday. A bit over 9 miles and I was asked to lead the final mile (long story). That was a little fun too. I'd love to be a hike leader if it weren't for the behind the scenes BS that the hike leaders deal with regularly (complaints and such). That said, hike leading MIGHT be in my future. No harm in trying. I've been asked several times (although I think a lot of people get asked) and each time it seems a little more interesting. Taking a turn dealing with Joe Public. Anyway ... we celebrated the Chinese New Year with candy from Chinatown for good luck -- I'm saving it to share with the Tuesday hike group. The hike leader is a lot of fun.

I DNF another book. Mystery written in the 1940s -- it couldn't hold my attention. I'm not sure if this issue is me or my book selection. I get about halfway and totally lose interest in way too many books lately. I have a library book for pick up today and then I'm going to take a little reading fast (or a dramatic slowdown). Cleanse my reading palette a bit -- and by a bit, I mean a week. Heading to Asheville next week and I have my teahouse books ready (two super short books). Stay tuned. I'm excited for both.

This was one of the roses from the spa shower -- Trader Joe's. It's stunning. 

This week feels balanced. Not too busy. Social stuff. Hiking. Some work. Maybe add a bit of creative (crafty) in the mix to round it out -- Valentine's inclusion rocks?? Weather is back to seasonal temps which makes morning hiking a lot easier. A bit of recovery before things ramp up again. 

Hope you are set for a good week. Later gators.