That's Better

Yesterday was a much better day. Asheville did its "thing" and it felt good.

I rode the Peloton before I went on the mountain walk so there was no pressure for the walk to be a workout. I wanted to pace comfortably and walk what felt good. It was about 4 miles and I did the big climb so I could see my painted rocks on the top hillside. No bear sightings. 

Added the dog today.
Wonder if someone will
built a house for him too.

Look at this view at the mid-way mark. You couldn't get a more beautiful day.

Always good signs to be seen.

Presumably for dogs,
but probably anything
or anyone too.

I found a book in a LFL that was just recommended at our bookclub meeting. The day felt lucky.

I walked to the teahouse and it was back to its best self. I got something different -- build-your-own-adventure masala chai. Found out you can vary some of the selections for decaf options too. 

Did a bunch of reading -- this book is excellent and might be a favorite of the year.

Got vegan pickup for dinner and was talked into a cherry chocolate smoothie -- delicious. I drank it while I did a volunteer training course online back at the house. It had a kind of digestive algae in it and that gave me a bloated stomach.

Finished out the day by organizing and changing out books in my LFL. Filled the quote jar and added a bunch of top books from this year. 

Today is a full day -- more on that tomorrow. I'm thankful for Asheville to help relieve a funky mood. 

Hope your week is shaping up too. Later gators.