Happy Easter
It''s Easter Sunday and spring has finally sprung in ND...at least for today. The temperature is a balmy 73 degrees with a 25mph wind. Windows are open and I'm loving it.
I cook dinner for my in-laws today. Originally it was just going to be me, T and Ella but I invited Bill and Jackie yesterday. I always make far too much food as it is so I knew I had plenty. I haven't seen them since they came back from wintering in Arizona. Ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, burnt buns and orange dreamsicle jello soup (my jello wouldn't set). Oh, and Angelfood cake with strawberries, glaze and whipped cream.
As I was slicing the store bought Angelfood cake, I remembered my mother. Angelfood was her absolute favorite. She used to make them from scratch and when she did, she'd make 4 or 5 at a time. She didn't frost them or anything - it was just plain, no fuss, no muss. When she was on kidney dialysis, us kids would treat her once in a while with a piece or two. Her eyes would light up and her smile would grow wider. She loved her Angelfood cake. So today, I remembered my mom as I sliced the cake. I smiled as I had my first bite and thought of her.
After everyone left and T went out to look for arrowheads, I changed clothes and went for a bike ride. I bought a mountain bike at Scheels on Thursday. Why? Why not?! Since I cannot run anymore and the doctor said that riding bike would be good for my knee to keep it moving and to strengthen the muscle., I decided to purchase a bike and give it a shot.
I took it for it's maiden voyage today. It went pretty good. I didn't fall off or go ass over tea kettle. The gravel is a little tough to ride on though as the gravel stones threaten my forward motion. lol I'm going to have to find some prairie trails to ride so that I don't get thrown from my aluminum ride.
I went 3 miles today. It feels good...I can tell I am going to need a few accessories....bike gloves being one of them. The grooves of the handlebars were cutting in to my hand. Of course, perhaps it was the death grip I had on them that was the cause of the pain and not the grooves :) I can tell already that I'm going to have fun on the bike...exploring and just getting out in nature. Thursday nights, Friday nights and Saturdays and Sundays are going to be riding days.
What's on deck for the upcoming week? Yoga and gym...pretty much the story of my life.
Have a good one everyone.
I cook dinner for my in-laws today. Originally it was just going to be me, T and Ella but I invited Bill and Jackie yesterday. I always make far too much food as it is so I knew I had plenty. I haven't seen them since they came back from wintering in Arizona. Ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, burnt buns and orange dreamsicle jello soup (my jello wouldn't set). Oh, and Angelfood cake with strawberries, glaze and whipped cream.
As I was slicing the store bought Angelfood cake, I remembered my mother. Angelfood was her absolute favorite. She used to make them from scratch and when she did, she'd make 4 or 5 at a time. She didn't frost them or anything - it was just plain, no fuss, no muss. When she was on kidney dialysis, us kids would treat her once in a while with a piece or two. Her eyes would light up and her smile would grow wider. She loved her Angelfood cake. So today, I remembered my mom as I sliced the cake. I smiled as I had my first bite and thought of her.
After everyone left and T went out to look for arrowheads, I changed clothes and went for a bike ride. I bought a mountain bike at Scheels on Thursday. Why? Why not?! Since I cannot run anymore and the doctor said that riding bike would be good for my knee to keep it moving and to strengthen the muscle., I decided to purchase a bike and give it a shot.
I took it for it's maiden voyage today. It went pretty good. I didn't fall off or go ass over tea kettle. The gravel is a little tough to ride on though as the gravel stones threaten my forward motion. lol I'm going to have to find some prairie trails to ride so that I don't get thrown from my aluminum ride.
I went 3 miles today. It feels good...I can tell I am going to need a few accessories....bike gloves being one of them. The grooves of the handlebars were cutting in to my hand. Of course, perhaps it was the death grip I had on them that was the cause of the pain and not the grooves :) I can tell already that I'm going to have fun on the bike...exploring and just getting out in nature. Thursday nights, Friday nights and Saturdays and Sundays are going to be riding days.
What's on deck for the upcoming week? Yoga and gym...pretty much the story of my life.
Have a good one everyone.
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