Joined Kathy’s walking club this morning. I walked over 3 1/2 miles with a group. Sure is easier to walk when you have someone to talk to and no hills to climb. Easier walking in town than on gravel. I worked up a sweat today walking as it is warming up today.
I was going to wear my Fitbit on my walk this morning but it was dead. I had forgotten about it and haven’t charged it since I got home from Italy.
Last night I took a walk down the gravel road a bit and my knee started hurting. I iced it overnight and it felt better this morning. I did OK on my walk this morning although it started hurting on the back half of the walk. I’m glad I was able to finish the walk without it yelling at me too bad. Not sure what I did to it but am trusting it will get over itself and allow me to continue to move my body.
Came home from walking, changed clothes and headed into Emporia to meet a friend for lunch. We had a nice lunch at Radius and got caught up. Hadn’t seen her for a bit so it was nice to spend time with her.
Stopped and got some things from Hobby Lobby on my way home. I had gotten some new pillow covers in Italy and needed some pillow inserts. Also needed some more embroidery floss. Some colors I use frequently and seem to have trouble keeping enough of those colors on hand.
Started embroidery on another set of tea towels this morning. It is nice to have a little project to do inside when it gets too hot to be outside. Makes me feel like I have accomplished something when I get a set made.
Have the rest of the day and most of the day tomorrow completely free. I am so ready for some empty space! Not much on my to-do list so I can fill this time “being” instead of doing. Seems like it has been a while since I had a full 24 hours of empty space. My soul has missed it.
Left a message for my trash guy to let him know they had missed picking up my trash last week. He left a message for me today telling me he has two trucks and runs two routes. One of his trucks had broken down so they had to run a double route last week and were rushing so fast they drove right by my place. Trusting it won’t happen again! The trash is extra smelly this week since it is two weeks old. Need to wheel the second cart down to the curb yet today.
I sure could take a nap this afternoon. I was really tired when I went to bed last night but didn’t sleep very well. Not sure I want to take a nap though as I won’t sleep tonight if I do but am really struggling to keep my eyes open. When I don’t have anything I have to do it is hard to stay awake. My needle work makes my eyes really tired. May have to get creative and find something else to do this afternoon so I can stay awake.
Tomorrow night the 312th Army Band is putting on a concert at Pioneer Bluffs. It is free and all are welcome to come. Smokestack is selling a BBQ dinner at 6:00 and the concert begins at 7:00. Thinking there will be a crowd there. I am going to go help host before the concert begins but may not stay for the concert. I’ll see how things go. They are going to set up chairs in the shade but you might want to take your own chair in case they run out of chairs.
It has been so long since I had empty space I am not sure what to do with myself. So many options and none of them appeal to me right now. Sitting and “being” feels like a luxury to me. Refilling my soul in the silence and beauty of the green prairie!
Grateful for being able to move my body this morning, grateful for a friend to have lunch with, and grateful for empty space and having the luxury of “being” and not doing this afternoon.