Pretty in Pink

I knew my bedroom clock was running 3+ hours fast, but only figured the ‘plus’ to be about 5 minutes. It turned being about 12 minutes. As a consequence, I was up and downstairs by 520am. I wouldn’t exactly call it clear, but there were a few stars visible, something not so easy to come by through most of September.

I’ve consciously opted not to do push-ups or sit-ups for the next several days after coming to realization that my strengthening exercises may not be helping my achy neck, back and shoulders. I may shelve them for as much as two weeks and then measure the results.

Without exercises to do, I had plenty more free time. I didn’t abuse it, though. I decided I’d use the time for a more thorough meditation, much like the old days. I ended up spending a solid 20 minutes in meditation. That worked well. I felt more centered, at peace, and relaxed afterwards. I delivered coffee to Mindy next. She sounded much better than she did the two morning’s prior.

Back downstairs I readied for my run. It was in the low 50’s so I wore my fleece over top a short sleeved wicking shirt. And I’m happy to report that I could detect daybreak on the horizon, something that’s also been elusive over the last month. I ran the full 4.1 miles and felt good with where my head was at. The run was fulfilling. Returned home feeling great. I took a few minutes to cool down out front while also checking out my freshly planted grass seed. It hasn’t germinated yet, but I didn’t expect it too so soon either. One thing’s for sure, if I was a grass seed, I’d be digging this weather. J

Inside, Mindy was busy at the stove and island making lunches and breakfast. Looked like scrambled eggs were on the menu. My eggs were soon ready. Unless I’m mistaken, Mindy ate only some yogurt. Could it be that she’d done something to the eggs? They were good. Jacob coaxed Eiknarf out for a walk while I ate my eggs. She was hiding just under the edge of the table hoping to get eggs first and foremost. I promised to save her some.

Mindy left at 730am after clarifying that it was a Bella gymnastics night. Wasn’t sure what we’d be having for dinner. As promised, I saved eggs for Eiknarf. There were some leftover in the skillet too. I gave her both. Soon I was off to the shower.

I wore old black Dockers and a pink polo. I like the look. Only real men can pull of pink. Downstairs by 755, I finished packing my lunch. Mindy had already made me a salad, so all I had to do was gather some fruit and cut some cheese. Went fast!

The kids and I headed out at 810am. And while it was blue and sunny overhead, clouds were already looming to our immediate west. Yeah, bummer! As soon as the kids were on the bus Eiknarf and I headed back home. And yes, she took a dump.

I was heading into the office on a Wednesday for one of the few times since late July. I changed my off-site work day to Thursday to facilitate month-end results review. I was settled into my office by 845am. The day got busy in a hurry. Had a whole lot of reactive stuff going on. Things seemed to be clicking, however, and most were resolved surprisingly fast. Fantastic!

I made it a point to leave for lunch and drove to Lowe’s. I was looking for some sort of garage wall mount for Jacob’s new snowboard. I perused all their offerings not real happy with any of them. For one, our garage wall space is at a premium and almost nonexistent. I quickly realized, I’m gonna have to think this one through a little better. The basement may very well be the answer.

Back at the office by 2pm, I got sucked into another round of reactive issues. I did my very best trying to help. For probably the first time in my new role, I could sense some serious tension between myself and a peer. The reactive work kept me busy all afternoon long. I got a call from Ashley late afternoon updating me on her OSU dental appointment. Sounds like several more visits lined up before her root canal and crown are completed. She also shared how her recent supervisory interview went. Sounds excited about it.

I didn’t talk with Mindy all afternoon. Thought I’d call on my way home. I left the office at 540pm. I called home as soon as I was safely on the road. Bella answered. We talked for a minute or two before she shared that she had Jim on the other line. Took me a second to figure out what she meant – Jim, her daddy. I didn’t really need anything, but asked her to have her momma call me back.

I was home around 6pm. By then it was raining again. Oh dear! Mindy was busy finishing up dinner – sloppy Joe’s. I was thinking either chicken enchiladas or tacos. I guess I was wrong. While waiting on dinner I did my usual chores.

I topped my sloppy joe with a pile of cheese, mustard, and red onion. The sloppy joe’s were good but awfully sweet. You might even call it a Gloriaism. It occurred to me then to ask what type if meat I was eating. Mindy asked that I guess. I knew then there must be turkey in it. Yep, 50-50. I enjoyed another garden salad too. I was full after one sloppy joe. Jacob headed out with his airsoft stuff looking for Evan while Bella readied for gymnastics. After dinner clean-up, I went to my PC to play.

Mindy and I agreed that she’d do the drop and I’d do the pick-up. Mindy & Bella left around 645pm. While they were away I updated my blog. Had about four days to post. I edited and posted some pics to boot.

While Bella was at gymnastics and Jacob off playing with his friends, Mindy and I hung quietly at home. Like the evening before, I took a siesta on the family room floor lying flat on my back with my legs propped up on the coffee table. Felt great. Fell asleep for at least 20-30 minutes.

Mindy woke me at 815pm. Time to fetch Bella. Took a minute to wake-up. Headed out a couple minutes later. Took the Accord. Arrived at 825pm. I headed inside to watch Bella do her thing. Grandma Sharon’s daughter Shelly was the instructor. Bella says she’s mean.  She’s always pleasant to me. Hmmm?

Bella and I headed home. I jokingly told her no Wendy’s! She didn’t want it anyway. Told me what she needed was a good night of sleep. That was very grown-up (9) of her.

It was 9pm in the blink of an eye. I spent a little more time on the PC while Mindy headed off to bed. She asked that I come up soon. I was loosely following the two baseball games with meaning on the last night of the regular season. I stayed up until 945pm. Joined Mindy in bed. Good night moonless sky.