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Rantings, Ravings, and Ramblings
Thank you, @MadamMeow ! Nobu has joined me several times!
Basics
Workout: stiff neck, sore neck, Rotator Cuff, neck & shoulders
Nobu cuddled with me last night and today!
It wasn't helpful at all today (he stole my hand, grabbed it when I pulled away, and tried to keep my arm in place with his teeth. Kitten did not want me to do anything!) but I will never turn down cuddles!
That's the face of an unapologetic attention hog
If it doesn't rain tomorrow, I should be able to fit in a bike ride!
We're gathering everything for our first festival on Saturday, which may take longer than anticipated
Fingers crossed!
Double fingers crossed that it doesn't storm on Saturday!
Good: completed 4 designs
Happy: Casper brushed against my arm and burst my blister!
Basics
Workout: hand tendons, hand mobility, eye rest
No bike ride
But! The car is tetris-ed to the gills!
I will be sitting with crossed legs on top of the cooler again, but last year was fine, so I'm not worried
It's so much easier when I don't join them at the festivals
The weather has shifted, happily
Hot, probably humid, but no rain!
Much like today, really
Nobu joined me on the couch and helped me fall asleep there
Casper woke me with his caterwauling
It was an interesting morning
I removed my blister, mostly by accident
Remember to keep blisters covered, Bees!
The skin underneath looks great, at least
Good: packed the car
Happy: tomorrow is the start of a short vacation and it will be so quiet!
Basics
Caught up with yesterday, but skipped any workouts
I thought I'd be much more tired and am very happy I'm not!
Today is the start of my vacation, which means the house is mine and everything is quiet
(Mom and Dad are in Canada celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary until Thursday)
I get 3 full days of glorious silence, cooking only what I want, and all the feline attention!
Truly, the best sort of vacation!
Nobu cuddled with me earlier and we had an excellent sprawl
If not tonight, I should have at least one companion as I sleep in the coming days!
If the weather clears up (heavy wind and threat of hail if it rains), I'll try to ride tomorrow
Good: supper was quick, easy, and delicious!
Happy: it's so quiet
Glad you are enjoying your time, especially with the kitties, and congrats for your parents!
Deer and kitties
Yay for a quiet time!
Basics
Well, they're back
My silence has been broken, but it is good to see them
No Shakespeare in the Park today because the weather is looking great for tomorrow
Instead we went to Old Fort Niagara so Mom could get a photo from New York that's opposite the one she got from Canada
I'll see if she can send me those
It was clear enough I could get a picture of Toronto, which is rare!
I'll get to the store in the next few days for more supplies
I'm trying to figure out new designs and they're certainly being difficult
I'll get there eventually!
Good: Mom and Dad are home safe and had a great time
Happy: Theo was in and gave me all the kisses!!
Daily Exercise w EC
Neither Mom nor I are feeling great today
Hopefully it's just a small stomach bug
We did get out to a few craft stores
Still need the bead store further away for certain colors
Some of the new designs have come along; others most certainly have not
I think I need more experience
No Shakespeare in the Park
It runs for the next few months, so we'll go eventually!
It's been a quiet, tired day
Fingers crossed tomorrow will be better!
Good: got outside
Happy: good family day
Take care, i hope you will soon feel better
Congrats for Epic Legs & Total Body!
Congratulations
Congrats
Congratulations!
Congratulations on Epic Legs and Total Body!
@MadamMeow , @graoumia , @Fremen , @Obsinosterous , @Anek , @Haleth Basics
This month's schedule:
Daily Exercise w EC
better core challenge
Various Workouts
Workout: morning upperbody stretch
Downsized rather massively this month
I need to focus on stretching and mobility, specifically regarding my back
I'm keeping things light until I see Bee and get her opinion on things
Off schedule there: I'll be seeing her at 5 weeks instead of 4
Thankfully not too uncomfortable right now!
Had a great stretch with Nobu last night
He wanted to cuddle today, but it didn't quite work
Hopefully later!
Good: productive day
Happy: cuddles!
Basics
Workout: Rearward, Expanse
Rearward definitely showed where I need Bee to work!
Unplanned rest day
Just felt tired and drawn
Since it's at the end of my cycle, I'll take it!
It's been a very light cycle this time and I'm very glad for it!
Hopefully some designing will still happen tonight
If it doesn't, I have excellent feedback from my sister, so I have plenty to do tomorrow
Fingers crossed I get some cuddles yet today!
Good: took it easy
Happy: 4 more days until Bee
Daily Exercise w EC
Family day got away from me a bit!
We all slept in and had a great brunch, and then we chatted and watched movies
There's a parade for the 4th and the church gives away hot dogs along the route
I'm hiding inside with the air conditioning, thank you very much!
Pretty sure I've figured out the design that's been eluding me
And my new loom works well!
It's a little tricky getting the tension right, but I have ideas
Since I'm not going to be working after seeing Bee, I think I'm going to really knuckle down and figure out some new designs
Fingers crossed!
I had Nobu cuddles last night. After I fell asleep on the couch. It kept me there until 6. In the morning.
Why won't he join me in bed??
Good: family day
Happy: it's been a calm, happy day
Basics
Caught up!
Realized with how easy I'm taking it, I allowed a mental block on the workouts
I'll try to do some tomorrow
Tried a new Mexican restaurant for lunch
It wasn't bad, we'll definitely go back, but I'm learning that some places do not take making birria a priority
It's not hard! If you're going to offer it, make it well!
I was consoled with pizza for supper
Managed to not take a nap, but it's been a tired day
Tomorrow will be better!
Both of my siblings stopped by yesterday with their significant others?
First time meeting both of them!
We're especially happy with my sister's boyfriend; he seems really great!
(Poor thing has had terrible experiences so far with dating. Fingers crossed!)
Good: tried a new restaurant
Happy: BEE TOMORROW!!!
Basics
No workout, but I fit grocery shopping in before seeing Bee!
She was... not happy with my back...
I will be taking care to stretch and shift more when I work
She was more than happy to talk coffee while setting me right, though!
I have a new shop to try that sells beans!
Other than that, it's been a very lazy day
Good: back is no longer knotted up!
Happy: found garlic scapes at the greenhouse!!!
Basics
I may have a cold
Sincerely hope not, but time will tell
Also did some thinking and realized my lack of desire to do any more exercising is one of my slumps
No more feeling guilty!
I will keep the month as simple as it is and focus on mental health
It's great progress that I can look and see these things instead of wallowing!
Now if my Nobu could cuddle more, that'd be perfect
(He left me for Dad last night! The betrayal!)
Good: mental progress
Happy: it's been an okay day!
Basics
It's been a good day!
Slept in, worked with the new loom, and am eating a "clean the fridge" bowl
Strangest yet, but plenty tasty!
I'm trying not to watch Dr Who with Mom
It's the end of Clara's run and I don't need the emotion
I'll search through the movies and chose something to distract me
I got cuddles last night!!
He also joined me after I fell asleep and kept me on the couch until Mom came down
I have a bed! He could cuddle there!
Cats!
Good: designs are working on the small loom
Happy: good day!
Belared congrats on Epic Legs and Total Body!
And thanks for the cat shares
Thank you, @NancyTree ! I'm glad it's appreciated instead of being annoying!
Basics
Laundry was interrupted by cuddles from Nobu and a tornado warning
Yay!
There were a few touch downs, but nothing immediately near us
We had about 20 minutes of heavy rain followed by sun
That was literally a minute after the rain stopped
It's been raining off and on all day and is expected to continue tomorrow
Everyone is safe and that's the most important!
Tyler tomorrow!
Good: survived the weather
Happy: Nobu cuddles!
Basics
It's officially a cold now
Slept 10.5 hours and went shopping in flannel (it was 21°)
At least I only feel a bit rundown
I've whittled down the new designs to just a few more little changes
Thankfully!
Also worked on another design I put aside a while ago
Awaiting my sister's feedback on that one
Finished the first Predator!
Why did movies in the 80s have such loud music and quiet talking?
No cuddles last night
We had a fly and Nobu insisted on tracking it
Amusingly, Nox is the one who got it
Our little hunter!
Good: grocery shopping
Happy: designs are moving along!
Basics
Much better day!
Slept a normal amount and actually felt the heat!
I had Nobu briefly last night
Turns out there were FOUR flies in the house
I think we finally got all of them!
Will be crafting and watching the second Predator in a bit
Should finally be done with the designs
Good: quiet day
Happy: progress on designs!
Basics
It's been a good day!
Chinese buffet for lunch and crafting in the afternoon
Still don't have a shade for my biggest design, so I changed the main color!
Need to finish off the ends, but I'm super happy right now!
Nobu cuddled last night!
And groomed me, of course!
Watched: Scream
I'll watch the sequel and see if I want anything more
Not a bad movie, just easily ignorable
The biggest happiness:
IT CAME!!!
Expected delivery was the 25th, so I'm SUPER happy today!
I can make several recipes with things in my cupboard and fridge, so I'm all set for meals tomorrow!!
Good: minor change to make design possible
Happy: this cookbook is even better than I hoped!
(Also: watching my parents play cribbage is always fun
Oh, that sounds like an awesome cookbook!
Insomnia sucks!
Basics Yesterday and Today
Yesterday was good!
It was the local Taste of and that's always fun
Today was better
Theo was in and gave me all the love
We tried a new restaurant that was quite good!
Finally got to the coffee shop!
SO glad we did!
Excellent coffee, and even better customer service!We will definitely be returning
Made a third attempt at my biggest design
I'm getting faster at the large size!
Made a mistake that I only noticed in the picture I sent my sister
Watched: Friday the 13th 1&2
They were... underwhelming
There was only one character, of both movies, that I wanted to survive
(Muffin; thank you, Jason!)
I'll give the next a go, just to see the progression of Jason
I want to see Freddy vs Jason, so I'll watch both to get there
Minimal Nobu cuddles, but I was blessed this morning
I GOT TO TOUCH HIM!! HE PURRED!!! HE MET MY EYES!!!
Ahem
I wish I knew what I did, who I honored, what offering I made, to get NOX
Good: a very good day
Happy: this coffee really is exceptional
Basics
Sister and her boyfriend are over!!
He's really great!
Worked on designs and remade my first ever project
It was Mom's Christmas present
My skill has definitely grown
Watched: 13th 3-5
I'm just rooting for Jason at this point
I thought he got his just desserts in 4, though
You never go after the animals!
Nobu cuddles last night!
I shifted after getting too warm and so did he
My baby!
Good: productive day
Happy: sister!!
Basics
Productive day!
Finished Mom's necklace and it's so much more the original design I wanted it!
Only worked on one other design
Lunch and dessert were new recipes from Eleanor
Neither were particularly pretty, but both very tasty!
Also went grocery shopping, which went very quickly this time!
No cuddles last night
Watched: 13: 6-8
Reading the summaries of 9 & 10, I'm happy to skip them
I thought they gave Jason a fitting send off
(And Toby survived!)
8 made me laugh the most, which was fun
Onto Nightmare on Elm St!
Good: new massage therapist found
Happy: though it felt like they were really searching for story lines the further into the series they went, I did enjoy the movies enough to continue
Basics
It's been a quiet, lazy day
Went to a new restaurant (for me)
It's an incredibly limited menu and I will not be returning
Good food, just not much for me
No crafting today
Just started Nightmare on Elm Street, despite that
I'm already liking it more than Friday the 13th
(Not to say I'll like Freddy more, that's TBD)
I need to finish this before I give a running commentary
No cuddles last night
Good: finalizing plan for Mom's birthday
Happy: it's been a good day!
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