Another Month Gone

Here it is, the end of January.  Where did the time go? Seems like I blink and another day is gone.  Not a bad thing when it's the work week, but dangit - I'd sure like these weekends to stick around a bit longer.

Saturday was an especially long day for me.  Two yoga classes in the morning, time with my friend/stylist Eva in the afternoon, an hour with my friend Donna's house, then another yoga class at The Arts Center.  This was a "Yoga and Wine" event that I thought I'd try out and see how it goes.  This type of things goes over well in Fargo, but here?  Well, I had 10 people for the first time out.   Yay me!   My original arrangement was to do a 60/40 split with the Arts Center, but I ended up giving all the proceeds to the Arts Center.  It made me feel good to do that and it helps them out too.   I'd like to try doing another one in the summer - perhaps in the Arts Park.  I'll discuss it with the director in the future and see what we can come up with.

Today was about cleaning and laundry.  Yuck.  I did go to the gym for a little bit also.  Even took my bike out on the road for a little road riding.   I miss it and it felt amazing.  I look forward to riding a lot this spring, summer and fall.   I've got a few people who want to ride with me...Donna and Jennifer.  But I'm not so sure they're up to my style and speed of riding.   I like long rides where I can lose myself.  Just me, the bike, the trails and my thoughts.  I'm going to take my bike in to Scheels in mid-March to have it serviced and ready to go.   Because when I'm able to find the time, I'll be out riding.

I have several bike trails I want to try this year and I need to be ready both physically and mentally.   I've been stepping up my game at the gym, in so far as cardio.   Mentally, I need to know that I can handle those steep hills.  I'm a better rider than I was a few years ago, certainly.   Just need to remember that as I'm heading down a steep hill.   Also need to make sure cell phone is charged in case I crash and burn.  lol   (Quit that thought, Sherry!!)

Melting

Today the sun was out and it actually  got up to 41. The wind was blowing but I didn't mind.  What a wonderful reprieve from the dark, gray days we've been having.

If makes me hopeful that we'll be having a fairly nice spring.  Perhaps even an early one?

That's what gets me smiling.   Warmer weather, and the prospect of being outside more!

The house in town is still a work in progress.  Hopefully by the middle of Feb. we'll be able to clean and start moving stuff in slowly.  I'm tired of hanging in limbo and just want it done already.

It'll be a change for sure, but in some aspects I'm looking forward to it.  I will be in town and able to do more things with my best friends.  And more bike riding time!  (In theory)

Changes are happening all the time.  Some good, some bad.  Some take getting used to, others I try to deal with the best way I know how...which usually involves going to the gym to destress.  It's my coping mechanism.

Oh well....it's melting today....Spring...hurry up!

Gym Time

Got some serious gym time in today. I didn't want to go, but new I needed to.  I was right.

I hit the elliptical for 45 min, did weights and abs.  Tunes were blaring and sweat was dripping.  I felt 10 ft tall and free.

Twists and Turns

Sometimes life takes you on the straight path.  Sometimes there's a lot of twists and turns.  It's those times of twists and turns that we need the strongest Faith that everything is as it should be, and Believe with all your heart.

Some days it's easier said than done. 

I continue to handle curveballs thrown in my direction on a daily basis;  sometimes it's hourly.

I try to deal with them with grace and integrity.   And remember that each day is a new day....hopefully better than the last. Hope...Faith...Believe.