Finally a Tuesday Hike

Well, I was wrong. "That" person did organize a hike for today, just later than usual -- the furthest we travel with the longest lunch location in the opposite direction. All day thing because of the distance between home, the hike, the restaurant. 

Do I wonder if that was to hopefully weed me out? Yep, but also maybe that's a reach. It seems odd that during her "busy" season, after a vacation the week before, she'd suggest an all day thing. I'm suspect of anything that seems unusual for her -- there's often a reason.

I'm going today and I can't go for the next 3 weeks. I haven't hiked with the group since December -- almost 6 months. Good lord. My intention is for it to go well -- enjoy the group and the hike. Maybe she and I can find a ground where it isn't awkward AND she isn't so nasty hah!!

You know I'll fill you in. Stay tuned. 

I got a number of things off my plate yesterday and that feels better. Just in time to be asked by my friend to help with the service for her husband. Happy to help her and take something off her plate. 

I did a longer meditation yesterday asking for some clarity because I feel like I'm not grounded right now. Kind of free floating. Trying to be intentional but missing the mark. 

The message was that I'm trying too hard to rush to this next version of myself -- I need to stay grounded in this version as I take steps forward. Like rock scrambling, always three points on ground while you move one point. 

I was doing the opposite. 

So I'm remembering some things I forgot. Things that make me feel like myself. Remembering intentions that make a difference to me. And daily meditation.

I'll chat about this soon (not enough time this morning).

My heart is still having moments, but my energy is coming up. I'm going to do a short run this morning because the hike itself is short and easy. No pressure and if I feel off, I'll walk. It feels really good to have my energy coming up. I probably didn't give enough credit to Covid for how much it messed me up. 

That's good news because it felt like it was me being old hah ... nope, just sick.

Still thinking on a new birthday mantra for the year. The phrase that keeps coming to me is "stronger and lighter." This might be the one. I also like to check in with my 26 for 2026 list this month since we're hitting the halfway point. Birthday reflections in the works. 

Hope you have a good day. Later gators.