That was quick.
I swear the universe taunts me when I make a declaration.
My friend confirmed Thursday and asked for a few favors which I am absolutely glad to help so the calendar filled up a few slots.
I was set to pickup my grandson after school today (with the rest of the day free) and he's home sick.
Now ALL DAY babysitting. 8am - 5pm.
Huge calendar chunk gone for today and that was my last white space.
I'm happy to spend the day with him though.
Add to everything ... I need to actually push some chores into my other days so not only NOT slow days, but now full days with rushed mornings.
Geez.
Can I do better?
Should I do better?
Is it really too much?
Lots of questions, and no answers.
Anyway ... yesterday.
Interesting day.
The hike was beautiful. You couldn't dial a nicer hiking moment. It was chilly to start with a hearty breeze. Tree leaves have just sprouted so the trail was mostly shaded. Beautiful views. Rolling hills with a couple of easy climbs.
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| Clear sky -- see for miles |
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| Looks like a boar |
We hiked one loop together and then I hiked it again solo.
"It's so nice, I hiked it twice." -- the hiking club says this a lot hah.
Just under 9 miles of perfection.
I haven't been hiking a lot lately and I didn't realize how much I miss it.
It's been years since I've hiked this side of the mountain. A Girl Scout troop made a Fairy Trail on a little offshoot loop. It was so much fun. Fairy houses and such everywhere.
And a snake rock at the visitor center. New programs for the community. A little garden too. Adult fitness classes. I should add this to the rotation. The drive was tough with traffic though -- a full hour, but only 35 minutes back. Sunday mornings might be a good time to go -- easy traffic and if I go early enough, not crowded.
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| Petra, a "community" snake |
My friend asked me to join her and her brothers next year to hike the Grand Canyon. Oh man, what an adventure and I can't do it. There's a section that runs along a cliff line with no rails. Too big of a risk for me, but I wish I wasn't so chicken. The rest sounds doable and incredible.
She's going to join me in Asheville in June -- so she says now. The week that marks menopause for me. The week the Tuesday hiking group ghosted a response. Now, this friend is known to cancel, but it's fine whether she comes or not and doesn't change much of anything for me. I sort of asked her on a whim, but I'll be happy if she holds the commitment. It'll be fun. We have a lot of interests in common and the week's plans are totally up her alley.
Okay, going to get moving along. Lots of prep for a little man this morning. Hubby is gone most of the day so it's just the 2 of us.
Today is my son's 32nd birthday. Doesn't seem possible. Happy birthday!
Have a good day. Later gators.
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