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| Reflection in still water at Lake Padden |
I had a great time with my sister and nephew, along with their two dogs. I really miss them, if I give myself a chance to go there in my mind. But the beauty of Lake Padden this morning, walking in mild temperatures without the normal rain, was healing to my heart and soul. It's lovely to have traveled there, and it's lovely to come home.
And I didn't get sick! Usually, when I travel I pick up a bug because of the stress of travel. This time, I can safely say, "so far, so good." I have a massage scheduled for tomorrow, and I'll happily enjoy it. After the nine-mile hike on Thursday, my right hip has been bothering me. Each day, however, it has felt a little bit better, and it wasn't an issue at all today. All is well.
Other than the couple pounds I brought back from Florida, I'm doing just fine. If I haven't lost them by the first of February, I'll think about restricting my diet. Otherwise, the ice cream habit I acquired might continue for a bit longer.
:-)
Love that you have settled back into comfortable routines. And glad that you have avoided the travel bug.
ReplyDeleteThe lake is a welcome sight.
ReplyDelete"There's no place like home".
ReplyDeleteYour lake is beautiful and NOT frozen! You are always happiest with your own routine:)
ReplyDeleteYou feel very comfortable with routines. It's a safe zone .
ReplyDeleteI know all about having an ice cream habit and I also know what it’s like to visit family and love it, hate to leave it and come home and be able to relax. Weird sentence, but I think you know what I mean.
ReplyDeleteThere’s nothing like getting back to the old routine after a wonderful vacation!
ReplyDeleteYes, we do love our own routines and HOME. :) :)
ReplyDeleteVisiting is wonderful and needed but getting back in our own bed, eating what we are use to (ice cream not included) and the familiarity of our friends and routine are welcome and fit so well. Think it is called comfort.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking after a nine-mile hike, ice cream is not going to be a problem.
ReplyDeleteAs they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder.
ReplyDeleteNow you've done an evil thing! Mentioning ice cream? I've been craving a root beer float...I'm just gonna have to suffer through one...soon!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful relection!!
Seems to me that ice creams won't slow you down at all!
ReplyDeleteIce cream! I love ice cream, but thankfully I haven't been eating it this winter. I'm with you. I need to lose a bit. I'm glad you are back to your routine.
ReplyDeleteDear DJan, so wonderful that you can feel with such delight that "life is good!" I so agree with you that being away from home is a wonder, but returning to the known nest is too. One helps us appreciate the other. Peace.
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