Walking Before Running

Oops.  I have to get back to wearing the pedometer to keep track.  Lots of running around but nothing to show for it.  Did have an interesting conversation with someone who was running while talking.  Amazing.  I have trouble walking and talking at the same time.  On further thought, time is more likely the cure than excercise, but so glad he's feeling good again.

Got up early to read The Times. Have a stew in the slow cooker, all but one load of laundry done. On my way to work.  The plan is to go in to check email and try something, then get miles in while waiting for a response.  The sun is shining and want to get out in it while I can.  Evening comes too quickly this time of year. 

I ended up leaving at 3:30 so that I could get my miles in before dinner.  I went across the street to Waterfall Glen and did one of their smooth and wide paths which is part of the Route 66 bike path.  Picked the one that was 1.4 miles (not realizing that they only measure one way.) There had been a sign that the preserve was closing an hour before sunset for deer management so I went my fastest time yet and finished in < 30 minutes.

1.37? Drawing a blank on if I ran or rode. 

Son had a horrid day and stepson's back started hurting him before he learnt his grandfather was flying to AZ for back surgery. Tomorrow has to be better.

Got fixings for cole slaw I had to get ready for Dorcas (ladies guild) party at church.. Running late so I brought ingredients to work and made it at lunch.  Couldn't get the report to work and ignored 3:00 alarm and kept working to 5:30 when plant was shut down.  Got to car and couldn't find keys.  Made phone calls for help and then again to cancel when I found them between the seats in car.  Car was running on empty so stopped for gas but didn't fill all the way up for lack of time.  Arrived just at 7 for 6:30 meeting.  Hadn't started eating eat yet and a couple women still arrived after me. 25 were there and there was a lot of silliness and laughter.

Store run for dinner. Stop at Dollar General to get $20 of cake mixes for MG food drive. Just made it to interesting Bible class where I had flashes of understanding how Moses' story tied in to Jesus' and ours.  The Bishop's example was soup, how everything is intermingled. Got to see Karen for minutes afterwards and wish her a great Germany trip before driving to Matteson in <45 minutes for Master Gardener party and becoming official. LOTS of good food and conversation. Then back to Lemont for Bun/Creatine blood test for yearly MRI on the 14th. Then Salmon / Rib (leftover beef ribs from Sat. roast) broccoli and cauliflower dinner and more good conversation with Sarah. Great day.

Didn't get out this morning. It's already almost an hour late for delivery.  Hopefully afterwards.  I think I need it.

Store run, then short day at work. Got the rest of the mileage in getting ready for overnight guests.  I never thought that I would say it buy I'm so glad that I had my own children as young as I did.  In a few more years I don't know if I would have the energy to keep up with them.  I do know that my attempt at daily miles has given me more energy that I had a few years ago.

Went for a peaceful walk in the sunshine with Steve. What a guy.  I'm glad that he is calm and understanding.