The party was fantastic. Met the kids' friends, saw family, celebrated. Mostly importantly, our grandson had the best time. He loves an audience and a lively group.
It was an all-day kind of day. Came home, unpacked, and plopped in bed. Had a little volunteer "emergency" to handle and then SLEEP. My recovery stats this morning are at a 96%. I've only hit that high once before. What?!?! Wow. This bodes well for the hike this morning.
That said, my jaw is problematic again. I'm feeling the countdown clock on the wedding -- too many things outstanding on my end still. Everything in process and very little I can move ahead this week. I feel like the safety net of "I have plenty of time" is rapidly closing. Hello, jaw clench.
The answer? Lists. And more lists. This calms me and reminds me I can get it all finished. Just need to make the time to make the lists lol.
I'm a little nervous about the hike. No bathrooms. No cell reception. No marked starting point (drive past a tree and a bridge and see a little turn off -- that kind of thing). It's 8 miles and heavy elevation. The climb should be worth it though -- highest point on the Georgia AT. I'm also hiking with 3 of my favorite people from the club. That makes it a lot more interesting.
Every bone in my body wanted to withdraw yesterday, but this hike doesn't come along almost ever. Usually it's combined with other hiking that's way out of my league. I've wanted to try this mountain and this is the opportunity. I'll love that I went (assuming I find this trail head to start).
It's a little one of the tweaks I've been making with decisions. Quit saying I'm so tired and quit saying it's too much. Quit saying no when things are a little prickly. I'm a big girl. I can (probably) find the trail head. I can pee in the woods if I have to (not well, but good enough). This is something I WANT to do, so I should and can make the effort. Live an expansive life. I started driving without GPS -- I can do this one little navigation without GPS (but still nervous).
We have a showing just as I'm getting home from the hike -- another reason I considered backing out. But there's no reason. It'll all work out. I'll pack an extra hike sammie for the ride home, a book, and wait in a parking lot.
Anyway, after the hike, after a shower -- driving to the kids' house to watch the Super Bowl. Only reason I'm going is to see the birthday boy again.
Today should be a full and fun day. Bedtime will feel good again. Hope you have a good one. Later gators.
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