Having to make this blog private again bothers me and diminishes my own enjoyment. Sigh..
But, there've been some decent things going on. I've managed to get in some great walks. Morning and even in the late, late afternoons a couple times. I've been reading and reading. And have loved it. I've read some great books and some not-quite-so-great books. One that was highly recommended wasn't my favorite. One I stumbled across somewhere I loved. I even loaned a favorite book to someone. (And yes, I always always figure that when I loan a book I might not ever see it again.) She returned it yesterday and said she loved it. YAY!
I've been working on limiting my iPad games. Which limits my overall screen time. Which isn't a bad thing, I guess. It feels like I was sort of compelled (is that what addiction is?) to play this one game over and over. The levels were increasingly difficult and then when I'd win one I'd be rewarded with an hour of unlimited lives. One night I ended up with 4 hours of unlimited lives. Enough. I still use my iPad for the news and web searching. But limit the games to every other day. I've been surprised at how much calmer I feel inside. It's a win for me. Tough sometimes to adhere to - it's so easy to pick up the iPad when I think I have a few minutes and just play. But I'm trying to remain strong in my goal. And it's been helpful.
An unintended consequence is that I've been doing other things more - reading, keeping on top of some household chores that I might have previously let slide over a couple days instead of getting it completely done all at once.
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This is a yoga-free week, just the way things are working. I wasn't able to get in a walk on Sunday or Tuesday. I can tell that it affects my sleep. Moving this aging body - even to walk - is good for my sleep. Next week will probably be a great sleep week.😌
I'm not great at saying no. Our across-the-street neighbors have sold their house and are moving. A ward sister wanted to have a farewell-we'll-miss-you luncheon. She asked me who was good friends with the neighbor so she'd know who to invite. Not sure that I would have been invited (and I'm great with that - I really am uncomfortable at these luncheons, would rather stay home) had she not asked for my input. After what felt like an obligatory invitation, I offered to help. So tomorrow I'll be trying to put together a fruit salad for 20+ people and hope it turns out ok. Fruit salad should be easy, right? I think I'm going to try a honey-lime dressing. Should be simple enough. Maybe?
The Husband needs to see a dermatologist. Insurance requires a primary care physician referral. When he called the office of the first referral was told that particular doctor died a couple years ago. So back and forth with the primary care office some more. I think he finally has an appointment. It's a month out. And that's apparently sooner than usual for non-emergency visits. When I ran that allergic reaction to the cosmetics my primary care appointment was 5 days out. Thank goodness for the Insta-Care.
And we're concerned about the Corona Virus. It's consumed the news lately. We have our once in a lifetime 50th anniversary trip planned this year. I'm working on being flexible - even mentally. What a complete and total luxury to be able to go. I will not whine if it doesn't work out.
I'm so grateful for so much today. Even in my moodiness. I'm grateful for basically good health (though I'm wary of hand sanitizers after my last experience). I'm grateful for good books to read, for food to eat and even that someone cares enough to include me in their luncheons. Am grateful for things to do this weekend. And especially grateful for the great progress we've had in paring down the stuff that fills our storage room in the basement. It feels good to have less junk.
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