KateP's musings

Yesterday I had to turn up the fan downstairs to circulate the air and I opened the front door.   Felt better but the temperature continued to climb.  At one point it was 83.  I won’t be putting the AC on in the bedroom. I have another window fan in the window by the driveway and have a nice breeze that make it cold at times. I did some laundry that I need to get going and made some lunch and “small snacks”.  Then I decided to update some of the finance folders on the computer.    I got a call from JOC early in the day and made plans to walk at 4.  I let her know that I was appreciative of the things she said.  She said we would talk more on the walk.  I missed her house so I had to turn around.  I got a call from an organization looking for money.  I still managed to get there right at 4. The walk was great and there was a wonderful breeze despite the temperatures.  We made plans to walk in the morning.  After the wa...

Well I was wrong about the weather today.     There were some clouds in the morning but sunshine for the rest of the day.   No rain at all and the temperatures were in the 70’s way until 7 tonight. By 10 am the neighbors were washing cars, going to work, or mowing their lawn.   I heard from Liz and she said that her neighborhood was having a large tag sale and it was quite busy. I did call the nursing home today to see if they know when they are opening up or not.   No one answered but I did leave a message.   Something tells me she won’t be calling me back anytime soon. I made scrambled eggs for breakfast again and then I had steak a few hours later.   I also ate the rest of the mini peppers.   That held me until dinner time when I went and got pulled pork from Adams and some oatmeal cookies with maple cream filling.   They were gone by the time I was emptying the garbage. I did go for a walk yesterday about 2 miles (the apps we...

Just before I started getting ready for my walk I heard from A.    He urged me to be good during the time away from the gym.   He says this would be a good time to push towards the goals.   I promised I will (and about 8 tonight I broke that promise).   I asked him to give my best to his lady and his fur babies.   He told me to be careful as well and I joked as long as I am not near any cars with Kettlebell weights I should be fine (I almost fell against one on Saturday).   After our chat I got a phone call from A’s colleague “d” and reiterated the emails and the posts on FB about closing.      It was after 2 when I started my walk .   It took about an hour.   It was chilly and over 2 mile walk.   It was really nice and invigorating.   I am not sure tomorrow will be the ideal walking day.   It is supposed to rain.   I still may go even if it is raining. When I got back I chatted with my friend Annie wh...

I have been home from the walk about 2 hours.   It was great.   I arrived after Joan had been waiting and then Susan and then Jen.   We walked along the beach front communities of Point beach, Bayshore, and Point Look out Road.   Areas that I drive through but not really looked around and the houses are beautiful and a couple of times reminded of California coast line.   The views into Long Island sound were peaceful and so beautiful.   The weather was awesome for it.   At times I lagged behind but tried to keep up as much as possible as they discussions were about the event that Joan is planning in May, and just of the mental health system that is in need of repair.   We finished by quarter of ten and as you can see it’s over an hour.   Since I did the walk I didn’t go to the gym as of yet.   Not sure I am going to but I will see. I came home made some coffee did a little more laundry and at noon made steak and vegetables ag...

My Sunday started fairly early even though I took my time getting ready for the Milford Walk challenge .  I got the cats taken care of and then had breakfast and got ready to leave.  I took a selfie before leaving the house.  Then headed to the neighborhood I was walking.  I got to the starting point for a few minutes before 8 and got set up.   Saw some local residents walking their dogs and chatted with one then continued.   As I was passing JoanieS’ house I did a video and can be found on FB.  I continued the route and retraced part of the route as I was returning to my car as I wanted to make sure I did the route fully.  I remembered I had messed up last year.  It took an entire hour.  I got back to the car sent a message to JoanS and headed to Fowler Field.  I stopped at Dunkin D to get coffee and then made it to the pavillion. When I got there there weren’t a lot of people but they were setting up still on some...

Hey all,  it's been a rather mixed bag of activities this weekend.  Yesterday morning I attempted and made the first mile of the 5k race at Woodmont day.  I clearly wasn’t as prepared for it as I had hoped.  Not really dressed for it and didn’t eat anything prior.  I was a little disappointed in that aspect but with many messages of encouragement and support it took the sting out of it.  I was really tired for the rest of the day.   Not as tired that I couldn’t make my session with A and work out.  We discussed the past week and food intake and the step goals.  I had to promise to come to classes today (heading there now) and Monday.  Already Monday will be difficult because I have a family gathering for dinner tomorrow night at the same time class is.  I might be able to go to the 7:30 class. After the session I went to Panera for their asian sesame salad.  I came home and had it.  The rest of the afternoon I ...

Today was a busy morning.  I pushed myself to get to Alex’s 8 am class this morning.  I registered for it really early and when I arrived I learned that Alex had sent me a text.  We would not be having our session today he has a graduation to attend.  So I don’t know when we are rescheduling it but will find out on Tuesday.  Since we didn’t have a session I attended the 10 am Foundation class with Pat.  THere were some new and different exercises I am not used to doing.  I did them though.  In between the classes I went for coffee and then did 20 minute cardio on the treadmill.  Apparently they were having issues with the computer.  I had just received confirmation emails for all the classes I signed up for.  I have signed up for Dan’s class for tomorrow considering it won’t really be walking weather tomorrow.  Unlike today. My strategy meeting with Alex for the Fitness challenge is after the 8 am class next saturday so ...

It's 12:30 am Tuesday.  I am starting my second week in LV.  We just got home from an evening at the Freemont Street experience.  It was amazing. We parked and started our night El Cortez.  We walked through part of the experience to get to Tony Roma's for dinner.  I had the Chicken Mojo. There was so much I had to bring it home. We spent the next several hours split up.  M did some gambling and R and I enjoyed the music and the walk and window shopping. The Light show was awesome and going every hour on the hour.  The Zip line users were over head and I am telling you I would be screaming the entire time! We made a quick stop at the store for my fruit and yogurt and a card for my co worker Michele who had lost her sister after a short illness. We made it to the Exploration Peak Park...we did the mile long loop around the park.  I was slightly disappointed because we couldn’t really find the start of the other trails that really tur...

This has been an awesome weekend.  The weather is absolutely gorgeous, the activities have been wonderful.   Yesterday I had a great breakfast with Siduri at Twin Pikes Diner in East Haven.  WE spent two hours eating and talking about things going on at work, and in our lives and we are making tentative plans for a museum visit sometime in the near future.  While at the diner I saw a woman who reminded me of my coworker Jennifer.  It turned out to be her sister.  This girl looked exactly like Jenn.  I can’t believe in all the diners in all the world I would walk into one and run into her family.  AFter our breakfast we went back to Siduri’s house and got to see her boys.  I was able to give them a treat and then we sat and relaxed and talked about pen paling. Soon it was time for me to leave for the gym.  I headed straight there and for the first time in a while I was early. AT least for our noon time sessions.  The Inbody ha...

I made it!  This morning at 9 am I left the house (forgetting my water bottle).  It was gray and overcast.  A little chilly but I managed to walk most of the route I was given to me.  It took me about an hour to do.  I took a few pictures.  I was surprised I didn't’ see anyone else from the walk around but i learned later at the meeting place (on the green in town) they were nearby.  Other people were around getting their morning routine going.  I was very surprised to see a few people I knew from the Ladies Guild at this meeting point in town.  WE had a group picture taken but you really can’t see me.  Next year it will be on September 8.  Joan is planning many more events like this throughout the year. I guess now I am ready for the walk next week for Step Forward  Memorial Walk next weekend.  It is probably the same distance but I won’t know that for sure It was sometime after 11 when I got home.  ...