Well the long awaited day arrived- I’m on holidays as of 3pm today:)
Exercise:
I headed out this morning for 10km, but only made 2.78km before I returned home. My legs were sore and it was raining. I know those are both excuses but also knew I could capture the rest of the mission tomorrow. No sense keeping on in misery when I didn’t have to.
I also got a workout in with Lyndsay today. I was again on the bike which is probably a good thing as it really makes me sweat!! I liked how we did intervals and then at certain points we had to jump off and do a weight move on the floor. My legs were definitely feeling it. We did the same routine on the floor, but had to stop at intervals and do cardio. It made the workout go quick, but I’m going to hurt!!!
Teaching:
I didn’t actually teach today, but enjoyed a potluck breakfast with my coworkers this morning and then spent the whole day moving my classroom into my coat room. There has got to be a better solution as this is just too much work. I do however have the awesomest mom ever who came in today and helped me all day!! She has then come up with a solution that will cut down on all this work in the future:). Now I just have to resist going to work next week to try the solution out!
Eating/ Family:
I took my mom and nephew out for ice cream to celebrate the start of holidays, even though it wasn’t particularly warm today!
We tried a new place I always see when I am running.
Of course, I don’t want ice cream right before I run so today was the perfect day to try it.
My mom had a single scoop of sea salt caramel, I had a scoop split between lemon sorbetto and raspberry sorbetto
(the only two vegan options) and my nephew had a huge towering pile of sea salt caramel, hedgehog and cookie dough. My mom gave it a 4/5, Gus gave it a 4.6/5 and I would give t a 3.5/5.
My mom says it was clean, cute, had just the right amount of choices without being overwhelming, and gave a good amount of product. It was also in a cute area that would be cool to explore on a nicer day.
Gus says the ice cream was creamy, tasted as it should have and was a good amount.
I would agree the ice cream tasted good, but I would have liked at least one more option and I thought it was a little expensive.
Eating:
This evening I met up with my parents for dinner at the pub. My dad had a corned beef sandwich and beef barley soup that he, of course, complained about. My dad is never so happy as when he is complaining.
My mom and I shared the two piece fish and chips which were awesome as usual! It is so nice to have this option so close to home!
Reading:
I had received an unexpected email telling me that Kait Nolan had a new ARC available. I leaped on that and read the whole novella,Can’t Stand the Rain this evening.
This is a short novella that tells the story of Delaney and Sean. They have been friends for a while, but can they manage to be more.
I was looking forward to this story as it was foreshadowed in Kait Nolan’s last book. It did not disappoint. I loved how the story started and Sean is a worthy hero throughout the entire story. I also liked how it dealt with the very serious issue of mental health, but still allowed the romantic relationship to be central.
I would recommend this novella for anyone enjoying the Wishful series or lovers of firefighter heros.
Knitting:
I think that since I don’t have to get up at a particular time in the morning. I will now spend some time working on my baby tee as I still have hopes of getting that done before the end of the month!
Grateful:
I keep forgetting, but today seems an appropriate day to ensure I mention what I’m grateful for!
1) family- I couldn’t be happier that I got to see my nephew, dad and mom all in one day! It would only get better the more family I saw!
2) my healthy body- it may not always be exactly how I’d like but I am truly thankful that I can run, workout, work in my classroom, walk, lounge, etc.
3) the smell of the gorgeous flowers my class gave me for the end of the year. It smells divine in my living room right now which is lovely amid the chaos that is reigning in my house right now.
Have fun!
AJ