PM: 1+ hour (13.2 miles) of gravel + single track at LO High. HR 166.
Got to the loop correct even though part of the more difficult section felt like it was in reverse. I unclipped a few times and had to walk on some of the short steep hills because I didn't anticipate them. Maybe because I have only correctly done the loop twice.
I was pretty sketchy handling. I think I developed a new fear of trees. The problem is you tend to overcorrect and go right toward them.
It's been a rough summer. Not the summer we were hoping for. Megan's mom's health is declining and her dad has slowed down a lot. Trying to get her mom moved out of rehab and into assisted living, but it is one thing after another and it has been incredibly difficult for both of us. My dad is also deteriorating. Trying to keep my head up but life feels impossible right now.
I quit my editing job a few days ago after I realized the pay was ridiculous. I had a few people tell me it was "insulting and not worth my time." Still down a class at Oakland, but I might still get one. Signed up for DoorDash, and I am trying to swallow my pride and try that. InstaCart is way too stressfull and time consuming.
Oakland is trying to cut benefits for finacial reasons. Hopefully the union blocks it. They are still excellent, but their tution program for the boys would go from 10% to 50% that we would have to pay. The medical coverage would also get more expensive. It seems like lately it is just one thing after another.
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