Bold, Busy, Blessed

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Blog 365 ~ Tidbit Tuesday

A few things from MonDay,

I forgot to share in yesterday's HHM that I was already in catch-up mode and October has JUST started😁Oh Geesh...

I managed to get a park walk in with Gal Pal Margaret. She's been gone 🚢 Cruising 🚢 and just got back. So taking advantage of the time she's here to get caught up before leaving on yet 'another' Cruise.

Home long enough to get the leaves blown off the yard before heading to 👇

Silver Sneaker class...unfortunately I didn't realize it was going to be Leg day and I've already done 2 miles this morning....Annnd, heading for a 4 miler tonight more on that in a minute...

A Few things MonNight...

FLAT RUBY aka A Runners Mom and More

I knew it was going to get dusk/dark out for my race tonight so wanted something that would show up.

All of the items are my ''go-to's'' during training/races. SheFit sports bra is adjustable everywhere and can be adjusted on the run [pun intended, LOL], My Soxy Feet socks are the only socks on the market that keep my 'sweaty feet' dry while walk/running [visor from them too], Bolder Athletic Wear is the Rose skirt and the best thing ever! It has built in shorts with pockets and a zipper pocket at the waist. Not pictured I had my Flip water bottle, Honey Stinger gel, Shokz headphones,and bib belt.

Originally, I was going to drive myself to the race which was in Louisville 1hr45min away. I had my alarm set early enough to leave and not only find the place but do bib pick-up, potty and scope out the where's & what for's. This race has always been one I've tried to get the kid to do but wouldn't?!? So, I put it on MY bucket list of races to do for me. When the alarm went off and I started getting ready, the hub's asked if I was REALLY going?? Well, Yeah! I paid for the race and unless something dramatic happens I'm not wasting my money by not going..... I seen some reluctance in his face and body language, but he got his stuff together and off ''we'' went. I explained to him I could get there okay and wasn't going to push myself, but no dice he wanted to make sure!

Admittedly, it could have been a bit tricky finding just where to go if I drove myself, but we found where PPU was, parked the car with plenty of time to spare. I attached the bib along with pennies representing my Dad [Canadian penny] & one for Papaw [aka step-dad]. This is something I started doing earlier this year. I just feel them and occasionally see signs they're watching over me.

Thanks to the hubby for my pre-race picture...

The Sports Commission did an Amazing Job!! The 4 miler was race #2 of a series...

The race Capped off at 550---473 showed up!!

One of them was Carol Westerman. I normally am 'taking' her photo at races.

It got hot/humid Fast!! The course was surrounded by the beautiful trees and forestry, paved road until you hit the SpookTacular finish line area portion....

These are just some of the photos I was able to get and still keep going....

There are 5000+ carved pumpkins!!

At the entrance of the Display I did a ''short'' video, but Blogger is telling me it's to large to post...😒. Oh well. Today I was suppose to go hike with my CCE grp. No Way was that happening, LOL. I didn't rest well [to psyc'd up] because...just before I laid down I found out via the web site that I placed 2nd in my age group😄 !! I was floored. I never imagined I could do that. I'm quite proud of myself and this confirms that I can do hard things. I have a 'training' plan made and last night proves I'm going to be able to continue doing hard things that I have planned for myself.... Stay tuned and come along for this ride I'm on.

Until next time.

Monday, October 2, 2023

Blog 365 ~ Happy Homemaker Monday 10/2/23

A quick post as it's been a B~U~S~Y morning & day. Linking up with Sandra for HHM.

** The Weather **

Cooler temps finally coming my way....

** As I look outside my window **

The Sun is bright and shinning....

** Right now I am **

Desperately trying to get this post up before heading out...

** OOTD **

Lounge shorts & top before changing again into active wear for tonight's 4 miler...

** Thinking and pondering **

Do I really need sleep this month😒

** What I'm reading **

Crash and Burn by Fern Michaels [sisterhood series & pleasure read]

Devotional [spiritual read]

Atomic Habits [1 more chapter!! self-improvement read]

Bet ya didn't think I'd finish 😉

** TV Shows this week **

🤣🤣🤣like that's going to happen this week, DVR to the rescue

** Menu Plan **

Lot's of repeats from last week...

** Goal/To Do List **

Silver Sneakers X3 this week,

Park Walk with friend Margaret X4 this week,

Hike with CCE group,

** Around The House **

All the Daily Household stuff, anything extra will be a crap shoot...

** Project this Week **

Is Surviving a project??

[asking for a friend--I'm the friend]

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

I'm doing a 4 mile race event tonight...though I plan on taking it slow and doing mostly walking I'm still going to do it and enjoy the Spooktacular Time.

** Looking forward to this week **

Getting everything on my Busy weeks to-do list...

** From the camera **

Caught this young bird on my birdbath, he/she was just sitting there looking around watch me unload my car...

** On my prayer list **

Continuing prayer for my SIL--and for my friend Mavis as she lost her Mama this past Saturday.

** Devotional **

Father, thank you for all you have done and all you will let do. Help me keep my eyes on you, Trusting that you will make me into the woman whose life is marked by your Shalom.