Crash Day

Today's Sunday. I've got so many things running through my head that I'm not sure where to start writing. 

 

I've been going at a good pace since the end of May.  I've been doing more yoga classes, been exercising more, riding bike, paying more attention to my diet and just living life.  So much so that I'm a little tired. 

 

Today I'm crashing. Seriously crashing.  Need to do that once in a while. 

 

I've been enjoying this summer, although it doesn't feel like we've had one; the weather hasn't been as hot as I'd like it.  You know me...flip flops and tank tops.   I have had a few really good times though.  I took Blaine to the Stutsman County Fair and Johnny Holm.  We had a great time.  One of the hi-lights for me was when the band played "Don't Stop Believing."  That has always been a special song for me and it has recently become a favorite of Blaine's as well.   When it started, Blaine's face lit up and he started singing with the biggest smile on his face. It made me smile but the best part was when he grabbed me in a big hug and said, "this is the BEST night of my life." That made my heart smile and my eyes water.  Of course, it could've been eased along by the fact that he had a couple of beers.   Whatever the case, it was a great night.  I got to spend it with Blaine and see some of my very good friends as well.

 

I've been riding a lot of bike lately.  Last week Sunday I went on an amazing bike ride around the Jamestown Reservoir and the Pipestem Dam.   I went 16 miles in a little over 2 hours.  It was peaceful, calming and just what I needed.   I got a lot of flack when I bought the bike. I was told I wouldn't use it, and that it'd just collect dust or that it's a phase.   I think I've proven that wrong; I'm on it whenever I can find the time between home, work, yoga and gym.  I feel like a kid again when I'm peddling. 

Next week Saturday I'm going with four of my besties to Bismarck.  I'm driving and we're taking off at 8:30 am.  The agenda is to hit the craft fair on the Capitol grounds at 10:00 am, our Spa appointments at 12:00 pm, and Riverboat cruise at 3:00 pm.  From there, we're probably going to go to do some shopping and then to a really nice restaurant before heading home.  I've been planning it for about six weeks and have been looking forward to it.  I think it'll be a great time.

 

T and I are finally going on a vacation the end of August.  It'll be the first time in 20 years that we'll be gone longer than 24 hrs away from the farm.  At this point, we're headed towards Wyoming to the Tetons. While I'm looking forward to getting to see some different scenery, I'm a little anxious to be in a car, driving, with him, for long distances.  That means ...we'll have to talk. Anyone who knows T knows that he does NOT talk.  lol

 

I have only one more thing I need to do before the snow (yes, I uttered the four letter word!) starts flying.   Attend a bonfire.  Somehow, someway, I'll get to a bonfire.  I would have one here, but T is against having them.  He's like his mother in that he's worried that a spark will fly away and start a massive fire that will burn down our house and all of Stutsman County.   Did I also mention that he's a pessimist?  Maybe I can convince him to rethink the bonfire on our trip to Wyoming.  After all, he WILL be a captive audience, won't he?  :)

 

 Even though I'm tired, my mind and body are itching to keep moving.  I was listening to my older brother Ron and sister Pat talking while down at Terry' recently.  Ron has always been a pacer and doesn't sit still for long.  What I didn't know was that my sister Pat is like that too.  She said she finds it difficult to sit and watch a TV show without constantly getting up to do something.  That's how I am today.  I thought it was unique only to me but perhaps it's a family trait.  :)

 

So for now, I'm going to go and see if I can quiet myself down enough to read a book or watch a movie.

 

Namaste'

 

Sherry