Thursday was super chill. Colin worked and kids were gone (boys in Eugene and Sis at her cousins still). I always feel like there are 10,000 things I could be doing while my family is gone, but this time I just ended up working mostly on this Week in the Life project, to stay caught up. Normally I would probably start on my Christmas sewing wth a stretch of time to myself.
Today I knew I was meeting Sarah for Bikram yoga, so I had to get at least 64 ounces of water in me.
I spent time at Peete's coffee doing photo editing and uploading blog posts for this project. I grabbed a turkey cranberry sandwich from New Seasons and had a decaf almond milk latte from Peete's. I try not to splurge on coffee out too much, but this day was about not stressing about normal stuff.
My shoes before I run - I actually managed a sub-9 minute run today (4 miles). That's a record for me. I think it was the mixture of hydration, carbs and rest that helped.
Post run I sit and chill on the couch and check out email and Instagram.
I talk to a friend on the phone for an HOUR. I don't really talk on the phone much at all (I love texting), but it was refreshing to work through some things with her.
These mint chocolate chip RX bars are like crack - I like to justify that they are high protein, but they are high sugar too, so I really shouldn't eat them.
Dishes. Always dishes. So many fewer dishes, though, when the family isn't around. I don't have to constantly keep the dishwasher open like I do when kids are home.
George. He is old as dirt - almost 13. Like my dad would say, he's "farting dust". The kids love him - he's still spry when it comes to fetching the ball, but the majority of the time he sleeps. He's been such a good and gentle dog for this family.
Groceries. I made a 8 p.m. run to Trader Joe's and Winco to get supplies to make pasta fagioli soup in the crockpot for the family gathering at our house Friday night. Being out by myself on 82nd at night probably isn't the safest thing ever, but I managed to escape with my life. I also noted that I spent a lot of money and probably overestimated how much food to prepare. I am always scared there won't be enough to feed the crowd, and then I always end up having leftovers.
Today I eat breakfast and peruse Facebook. Massive mistake. Facebook is littered with hateful responses to the President Elect, Donald Trump.
Every other Thursday, I got to the bank and get cash for our envelope system. We've been doing this system and it seems to work fairly well. Well, Colin is really good about it, anyway. Kids get chore money on these Thursdays as well.
Ahh - Bikram yoga. A friend got me hooked on it and I roped Sarah into coming as well. It feels so good to disconnect from society and dump loads of toxins. This particular evening, a very obviously anorexic girl complained of being cold in the studio. It's 105 degrees in there.
I've learned that you wear Birks to yoga class. I'm just trying to blend into the hippie crowd.
Observations: Sub 9 minute run today - so hard!
Overheard: Me: "That's so romantic. Sharing tobacco with your partner." (as we watch our latest favorite show "The Killing").
Gratitude: Thankful for time alone with Colin. Thankful for happy kids.
Favorite moment: Peaceful time in Peete's accomplishing blog and photo editing.
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