Walking the Walk

First day "back" leaving the coping habits behind. Not a bad day.

The run was really nice. Couldn't get more perfect weather. The groomed path is wide and easy. Duke had the best time.

Cooldown walk.

Pretty river views

 

Came home and walked to the restaurant that we went to last night to figure out the best walking route. It was a preview of walking in the fall when the weather will be fabulous. P.S. The tapas restaurant was really good. It's a bit of a challenge to have a shared meal because of my food sensitivities, but I made it work. 

Hung on the porch with hubby and chatted the afternoon away while drinking my new obsession.

I brew decaf espresso with a bit more water (like an americano, but much less water). Chill in a mason jar. Add cinnamon, coconut milk, ice. SHAKE it up -- this is the most important part. It's so cold and frothy and delicious. I use the good coconut milk with just coconut and water -- so it's not just oil blend. Drink from the mason jar -- also part of the fun.

I go through certain kicks of drinks. Iced matcha was a big one for a minute. Then club soda with fresh squeezed grapefruit and mint spring. Hot chai with frothed milk phase was a good one too. I'll probably head that way again when the weather gets colder. 

I registered for a big hike tomorrow. It's a mountain I've been wanting to see but it was so far from my last house and parking holds a number of issues. I bit the bullet and am making a morning of it tomorrow. My hiking "identity" has been tanked with my energy issues and it's time to step it up again. I'll love hiking tomorrow and I need to remember it's worth the effort to figure out the parking, etc. I've been meh about making any effort lately.

We have a good day planned today. River boardwalk walk with our dogs. Heading to pickup a porch table from my aunt. Dinner with friends (former neighbors) tonight. 

I'm also on a good reading streak right now. More on the books this week. I need to take pictures of the covers. 

Have a good day! Later gators.