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When I headed out to the coffee shop this morning, I was all ready to hike with the other Senior Trailblazers, but it was raining. Hard. And by the time I went out to join the others at the Senior Center, it was still raining. So, I just decided to call it at day and head off first to do some shopping I'd been putting off, and then staying home and playing some games on my computer, all New York Times stuff.
I was not sure that anybody else went out, but I just got an email from the hike leader that reports three people went a-hiking in the rain. Truly, I wanted to join them but my better self spoke up and said that home seemed like a much better idea.
So, I've been camping out in my living room with my laptop and have managed to give myself permission to become a lackadaisy slug, for today at least. I can't fathom why it took me so long to just allow myself to stay home. I'll work on that little flaw, but hopefully the weather will clear up soon and I'll be back pounding the pavement.
Hope you've had a better day of it. I am happily drinking a beer, even though I didn't exactly earn it! What's the world coming to?
:-)
I can't believe you missed a hike! It is great that you can take a day off and do other things....but I can tell you feel a bit guilty:)
ReplyDeleteThis must be one of the first times you ever missed a hike because of weather!
ReplyDeleteWell done you - and put those guilty thoughts aside. I am sure you will be back pounding the pavement very soon.
ReplyDeleteLike I told Tom yesterday, it's ok if we have an easy day once in a while, because we are old. ;-)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a good day. Nothing to feel guilty about. You will be out again soon. :)
ReplyDeleteBe good to yourself, DJan. If not now, when?
ReplyDeleteRain just spoils a walk. I'm with you on that one. I feel very guilty if I stay home all day. Not sure why but I try to avoid it.
ReplyDeleteYou didn't walk in the rain? For shame. (kidding, of course)
ReplyDeleteSometimes it’s nice to relax and enjoy what is. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteDJan, you're smart as you are adventurous.
ReplyDeleteI have to second ApacheDug!
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I am a slug. A happy slug. Enjoy your day - that is most important.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, DJan! You deserved a day off... especially if it was raining.
ReplyDeleteGood decision!
ReplyDeleteI have discovered the joy of being still inside since retirement. I never could do this before. It's quite lovely. Another cup of coffee, curled up on my sofa on the patio and enjoy myself doing nothing. I still have a tad bit of guilt. But it's getting easier than it was 2 yrs ago when I retired. My friends keep telling me I'll lose the guilt. A type A never loses the guilt.
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