Brats & Brown Shoes

Was up around 550am satisfied with nearly 8 hours of sleep. It was a push-up day, which meant I'd have to exert a bit more energy to get through my morning exercise regimen. Knocked out the entire routine in 5-10 minutes. Coffee time! Because I slept in, I prepped and delivered Mindy's coffee first. It was already 610am.

It was a partly cloudy morning, the moon clearly visible in the southern sky, with a temperature of 27 degrees. Seems we're struggling to break away from winter's late grip. I got a late start for my run, not heading out the door until 710am after getting dizzy and feeling nauseous during my stretch. More than once i felt like I could earl. I wore full winter attire and ran just three miles in an effort to ensure I was back home well ahead of Bella's bus stop time.

Upon my return, Mindy was long gone. Despite getting back to the house with enough time to make my breakfast & lunch, I opted to shower and then see Bella onto the school bus time. I made my breakfast afterwards. Still wasn't feeling that great but well enough to get on with my day.

Finished breakfast and was ready to leave for work by 845am. Got out the door 5 minutes later. Made decent time cutting across town then north on 270. Arrived in New Albany near 910am. It was deceptively chilly walk into the office building. The sun was out and tons of birds zipping around singing their mating songs - save for the temperature, all the tell-tale signs of spring.

Morning went fairly smooth. For the first time all week, I was able to focus on my primary responsibilities. I left for lunch around 1pm with a planned stop at the Dick's Sporting Goods at Easton. Looked at scanoes and shade canopies. Probably spent about 30 minutes perusing their wares. The 14' scanoe I've had my eye on looks a lot bigger than I remembered.

Left Dick's and ventured next door to DSW where I bought a pair of brown casual shoes that will serve me well both for work and play. Out about an hour, I headed back to the office. Still wasn't feeling a 100% but managed to choke down my lunch which included baby carrots and cheese. Spent the afternoon working on monthly report details.

Stayed busy until just after 5pm when I decided to bail for home. And for the first time in almost a full year, I decided to try taking 670 home, which is a far shorter drive but more prone to traffic jams and back-ups. Talked with Mindy as I made way across town. Made it through downtown unscathed. Mindy suggested that I should exit at Hague due to 270W entrance temporarily down to one lane due to ongoing construction. Decided to play it by ear and eye. Traffic slowed and the 670/70 merge but only for a mile or two. Was able to exit Wilson Rd and made excellent time arriving home by 525pm.

Mindy had dinner started but soon left to run Jacob to soccer practice. We were having brats, dogs, and baked beans. Mindy was home in short order and back on top of dinner. The hot italian brats were quite good as were the baked beans. Suggested that Bella try the beans but she would have nothing to do with them. Bella headed out to play as soon as she was done with her dinner. Mindy and I managed kitchen clean-up.

Mindy willingly agreed to go after Jacob. That made me especially happy since I still wasn't feeling 100%. More than anything, I needed/wanted a good night's sleep. Mindy & Jacob were home before 8pm. Mindy made Jacob some dinner but I can't recall just what. He despises brats and dogs. I am sure it wasn't any of that. Might've been cereal.

Everybody was off to bed early for a change. Lights out for all well ahead of 10pm.