here’s to a fresh start

Last week was really rough for me. I had a terrible time transitioning back into work. I was grumpy, sleep-deprived, anxious, and pretty miserable all around.

But I did manage to squeak out 4 great runs last week. And that makes me happy. I will build on that this week.

I also got an amazing haircut and am very happy I broke down and finally did it.

My head feels much lighter now. And I finally have my layers back!

I bought calimyrna figs for the first time on Friday, and they make the most delicious snack.

Craig and I dogsat this weekend for his sister’s pooch, and it was really fun to cuddle up with a dog. It was neat to have a little shadow.

I also harvested our first melons from the garden!

The watermelons kept popping out of their slings and finally came off the vine.

Organic cantaloupe and sugar baby watermelons!

We went to a fantastic housewarming party on Saturday night for two of our good friends, and we had a blast seeing everyone. I hadn’t been out in ages, and plus we had been away for 3 weeks. So it was reaffirming to catch up with our friends and just chill out eating summer BBQ foods and having tasty beers. We stayed out very, very late. But it was worth it.

Today we visited my parents and caught up with them and showed off vacation pics.

And tonight I washed our sheets, cleaned the kitchen, and made a batch of zucchini and summer squash soup for our lunches this week.

I am feeling more optimistic. This is good! This week I hope to tackle planting new lettuce and baby spinach seeds. And more sugar snap peas.

And I WILL run, of course. Now if I can just work on peaceful, restful sleep I will be golden.

Tags: cantaloupe, exercise, gardening, gratitude, housework, laughter therapy, organic, running, summer, summer squash, watermelon, zucchini

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