First Monday

First Monday in the new house. Lots on the agenda this week, but it's starting to wind down on the move logistics and crank up on the "life" fun again. 

I move into a space in layers. I need to work on the closet today -- still in early phase. Lots of boxes and chaos. Pantry is at the next level -- everything moved in, but it needs to be organized. Tackling that today too. 

Basement stairs are getting the runner installed this morning. 

I'm planning to take a first "run" in the area. It'll be some walking too -- my body is tired. I'm looking for a route I like out the front door. That'll make going for a run so much easier. I'm picky on what qualifies as "like" though -- I might need to drive to a park for a route that works well. I don't like a lot of traffic -- pedestrian or cars because I can't relax into the rhythm of the run.

As far as "life" stuff -- building up on that again. This is why we moved. This is what makes me happy. This is the fun stuff. It can get lost in the to-do list of chores.

The biggest thing is holding my commitment to the girls' weekend in the mountains. I'm away the following weekend with family for my niece's baby shower and I'm hosting company too. This weekend with a friend and her friends has changed from nature and hiking, to eating, bars, shopping. Not what I planned, but I had a feeling things would go this way. Given the timing, I thought about backing out.

But ... in the name of "choose the bigger life," I'm going. It checks a lot of FS boxes, specifically gathering with good women. It's a cheap weekend. Bringing some dishes and one lunch out. That's it. Last time was so much $$ between the chimp event tickets and the flop of a home chef night. 

We're gathering for a birthday dinner for my son tomorrow -- 31 years old. Going local and that'll be easy with no driving. Perks of our new town and location.

I'm registering for a big hike next Monday -- jumping back on that wagon. The drive is a lot shorter -- another perk.

Garden arrived. We need to assemble before the soil comes. I forced this because if I didn't, it wouldn't happen this year. This is a small phase of the garden, but still a lot of work to set up. Timing sucks, but I'm making it a priority because I love gardening.

Easter was a lot of fun. The carrot cake was HUGE and delicious. I declined taking some home because I need to get off the sweets train, but man was it good. I had a full slice and some of my son's apple pie.

First workout was great. The room ascetics work well. Question mark on the ventilation once the door gets put back though, but it's going to be a nice space. I like smaller and cozier. 

Meditation view yesterday.
Missing door.

Hope you have a good start to the week. Later gators.