It is a Sunday but I am going to go into the office for a few hours. I’ve got tons of projects to tackle here at home, too, but I am waiting until Son #1 moves out (10 more days). I love him but I want my space back. Right now if I start anything I end up moving his stuff and tripping over him and my irritation levels blow sky high.
Well since I am back on the dating horse, I guess I am recovering from the latest EXperience. Seem to have my sense of humour back, too. Yesterday I went to a wedding - I was someone’s ‘guest’. I had never been to wedding before where I was a stranger. The good thing is I got to see my date interact with his friends and co-workers. He’s a nice guy and all but that’s not going anywhere. The food was ‘meat and pasta’ - lots and lots of meat. I pretended I was back on Atkins. Which I know I should be, but that’s another story….
My kitchen is full of fruit and veggies. I made an awesome veggie curry and tonight I am going to make a huge batch of tomato sauce with fresh herbs from my garden. The earwigs have left some basil for me…every year I plant a huge herb garden and every year I forget to harvest it before it is too late. Even still, I have enough sage growing out there to stuff a lifetime’s supply of turkeys.
But first, out for another run on the hiking trail with the dog. I noticed a big sign ‘Beware of Bears’ yesterday. It is legitimate - there are a lot of black bears in this part of the country. Last year I crossed paths with a bear on another trail and on this trail I came face-to-face with a moose. So now when I take the dog outside city limits both he and I wear big bells - they are actually called Bear Bells - the idea is that the jingle will warn wildlife we are coming and avoid startling them. Or them startling me, I guess it works that way too.
I am on track to meet my current exercise goals: I wanted to cover 65 km in 4 weeks, and I wanted to work out 24 times in 8 weeks. Yay me. The nike ipod thingy tracks it and I get to print off certificates of accomplishment at every milestone. I know this is hokey but I am sticking them up all over my wall.
August 24th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Right on ms. north with the strides in your weight loss efforts. I love the fact that you’re back on the dating horse.
At this point, I’d rather ride a horse than date so I’m thrilled for you.
How awesome was it that you found your place in 14 tries! I wonder if i’ll just know the right house when it comes along. An agent told me that a house will just talk to you when you come in and you’ll know then….
Shit.
Ain’t nothin’ easy in this world.
Well, except for getting fat.
August 27th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Absolutely great about meeting your exercise goals. I like the sound of that gadget. It works well.
I’m jealous about the herbs, even if you did wait too long to harvest. I meant to plant herbs and tomatoes, and all I managed was a little pot on the front stoep with rosemary and lemon-thyme.
Your kitchen contents and food plans are wonderful.
The date sounds good, too. Good for you for getting back in the game.