This Bluestocking (okay, they’re grey, but the term is used figuratively rather than literally) wants you to know that she’s off schedule thanks to last week’s travel. She’s currently grappling with lists — making them; ticking tasks off them; leaving off a task from one list because she’s remembered she has to add something to another. . . Writing this blog post has been top of one list for several days, but there are other lists, and they tell me I really need to call the dental office for an appointment; to get out for a run; to organise a weekend family brunch; to return a (not-quite-finished) book to the library
Also: homework for tomorrow’s French class; writing a post for my Reading Blog; booking a Mammogram; getting some bloodwork done; prepping the guest-room for the ex-pat daughter’s visit (YAY!). . . and on and on it goes. . .
Meanwhile, though, the window for running before the snow falls is closing rapidly, and I really, really want to get a few kilometres in before the ground is white and slippery. When I get home, I may pop that very cosy sweater on again — I knit it pre-2003, so it’s well-paired with the Gap wool pleated skirt (well over 10 years old). . . We’re in for a few days of wintry weather here — hey, maybe that will give me a chance to catch up some of this lists. Or am I more likely to hunker down and avoid them. Hmmmmm. . .
Anyway, I know this is short shrift and all, but I really have to get that run done while I can. Wave hello or leave me a comment, and I’ll try to do a better job on Friday.
xo,
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Waving…
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You inspired me to go out for my walk before the snow hits tomorrow. I used to run a bit but the knees probably would not thank me.
Darby
Our snow never materialised, although there was some nasty sleet. . . Hope you enjoyed your walk
Glad to hear I am not the only one with multiple competing lists!
ceci
So many, right?!
This reminds me that everyone who runs needs to schedule the time for it! I'm finding that I have to plan my three runs a week and put them in my diary maybe not as the very top priority (that's probably family stuff) but certainly on the next rank down. It's amazingly easy to be too busy! I've decided that looking after oneself in the mid sixties has to be treated like a part time job, the rewards for which are physical rather than financial!
So true and so important and so easy to let slip. . . We really need to prioritise our fitness now, as you're doing with your Couch to 5K.
Job #1… take care of yourself, then everything else after that. Ha. Easier said than done for someone with as many commitments as you, my dear.
Easier said than done, indeed, but it's a good plan, right? xo
I do love that sweater, as much as I wistfully admire the strength with which you prioritize exercise.
Well, so do you, m'dear. I've seen the walking and hiking you do!!
You look definitively cozy, and I was reflecting as I logged on that for a retired person, you sure manage to get a lot done! Stay warm and comfortably busy . . .
Isn't it funny? I do wonder how I ever managed to fit my paid work in all those years 😉
Those "maintenance" appointments are so tedious – and worrying, too. (If we were 100 percent sure that everything is okay, we wouldn't have to go in the first place.) Isn't it contradictory that a waste of time is the best possible outcome?
Have a lovely time with your daughter!
So true!
And thank you — as you should be enjoying the time with your son!