Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Vacation Planned

I'm not sure if the hormone situation is passing, but I'm processing feelings. I dreamt a lot last night -- sad, crying dreams and it felt good. I think some of the prickly bits with friends have affected me more than I thought. I tried to logic my way out of the feelings instead of admitting to myself that it's upsetting.

As I said before, I'm trying to keep at "the things" even when I feel blah. 

I ran -- boy was it miserably humid but I'm glad I did it. Hubby and dogs were heading out on a walk as I finished so I joined them and we stopped at a coffee shop. I went on to walk Duke around town. Showered and hubby and I walked to lunch. It's a place he loves and the menu doesn't work for me, so I got a drink while he ate. Sat outside on a covered, fan patio and planned our vacation. Then I walked to the library to exchange books. 

I LOVE being able to walk places -- even in GA summer. This town delivers on walking.

What's vacation this fall? Maine and Canada. The Canada part of the trip is a visit to my aunt and uncle's vacation home. They're amazing tour guides and the island is beautiful. This trip feels right. It's not as "big" or "fancy" as a tag along to Europe, but what I want to do. Hubby said the same. We're staying at an Inn in Maine and my aunt's historic cottage in Canada. It can't be more quaint. 

I also happened upon a house tour weekend in September in Asheville in a neighborhood that I walk in regularly. Twelve historical homes over 2 days. I got tickets and will head in for a quick weekend. My sister might join in one day, but it's fine if I'm solo. I walk and wonder about these homes -- now I'll get a peek.

September is jam packed -- barely a day free, but in the best way. It's a little bit of everything and I'm excited. I can't believe nothing conflicted with anything. Meant to be? We'll see, I guess. 

My planning energy and intention seems to be coming back, so maybe hormones are settling down again. 

The Tuesday hiking group is off hiatus and most of us are hiking today. My DIL's mother is coming too. I'm giving her a ride since she's not familiar with the logistics of the hike and lunch. Neither are confusing once you've seen it, but it's easier for her. I usually won't carpool since I'm sweaty and stinky in the summer, but it's hard enough to join a group you don't know without worrying about finding where to go.

Finished this book and it was lovely. Quiet read, beautifully written. It's been on my shelf for a long time and it didn't draw me in. Guess this was the right time and I loved it.




Finished these rocks.

Blue ones, front & back.
A little happy sun.


I didn't get to my volunteer report yesterday -- vacation planning and scheduling took up the afternoon (ooops, not sorry though). I'll get a chunk finished today because it's looming over. I had time blocked off next week, but my supervisor is going on vacation and wants the report early. It'll be nice to have it finished ahead of time and that opens up a day next week. But right now ... ugh. 

That's all from here. Hope you have a good day. Later gators.

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