I was up early this morning to do a 20 km walk as part of the Oxfam training. I did not really feel like it as I had slept so poorly during the night and my body was so heavy with fatigue when the alarm dragged me out of my sleep at 6.30 am. But, you know, when you commit to something you just do it no matter what.
We walked down to the beach which is about 6.5 km and then along to a nice coffee shop where we sat and have coffee and gave our muscles a rest.
The walk back was just as brisk but it was hot and I was feeling the lack of sleep creeping over me. I was pleased to get home at 11.15 and have a cup of tea followed by a hot shower. Right now I am thinking how nice it will be to climb into bed tonight and sleep. However, my husband has cabin fever and wants to go to the movies and see Tintin so I might need a nana nap before we all head out.
Tomorrow we are up early for some hills and step training. I would like to say it is easy and anyone can do it. But it is hard. Still, anyone can do it even if it is hard. Hard is hard irrespective of whether you want to do it or not.
I was sent this photo because it looks just like my tattoo. It is very atmospheric. I wish I knew more about it. The tree is fantastic the way it leans over the girl. The stance of her body looks defeated but I think the angle of her head looks defiant. I like it. It was very thoughtful of the person who sent it to me.
Thursday was the day I finally went back to work. So I felt I had an extra two days of holiday. Actually, since I was originally going to go back this Monday, maybe I feel cheated out of two days holiday. No matter, it was nice to go back to work. This time of year is quiet and casual. All the boys in the office came in wearing thongs (flip flops - before you freak) and then just schlepped around in bare feet. Not me, there is no way you would see me with my feet on show like that. Especially since doing the Oxfam walk last year and losing all my toenails. It is not a pretty sight.
Personally, I loathe feet. As useful as they are, I don't want to see or touch anyone's feet and I certainly would not want anyone to touch mine. Unless it were something to do with some sort of life or death surgery. To me, feet are the bug catchers of the world and very ugly ones at that. Even "nice" feet are ugly. I recall a big gossipy story about a member or the Royal family getting caught by the paparazzi getting her toes sucked by her financial advisor. Apart from the "what were you thinking?" aspect to it, the whole germ factor just made me pull a face and still does. Buy, hey, I am uptight. Even my fingernails are clipped to nothing to prevent germ growth underneath them.
At work I just ploughed through paperwork and sorted my desk out. Whenever I go back to work after that Christmas break the pressure in my body and head just automatically builds up. It must be all the neurones firing up or something. I am sure that is why I did not sleep well last night. All wired up in my head and body from work.
You know, my dog died a while ago. I have been having dog thoughts. I miss my Angus but I also miss having a dog around. I have decided that another dog is on the cards but not until after the Oxfam walk because I need to commit time to a puppy. One good thing is that I can take a dog into work otherwise I don't think I would get another one. It is not fair to leave a dog at home alone. Especially a border collie. They would die of boredom.
When I first had Angus I was home a lot but I also took him into where I worked. I just turned up with him. What could they say? He was well trained and sat at my feet whilst I worked away. Love me, love my dog. Is that what they say?
I did the same when I had my son in a pram. Work wanted me to go in so he came with. Nobody ever said no and it worked well enough. My son, however, was not well trained but he did sit nicely in the pram for quite a while. He was easier than the dog at that age.
Now he smells like a dog.
So, that is my Saturday for now.
I might go in and tidy my bedroom.
Then again I might not.
Might just get onto Etsy.com and look at "stuff".
More likely I am going to tidy my bedroom and then sleep on the bed.
Ciao
LC
10 Squeaks:
I love the tree. It would be nice to draw it.
Oxfam is tough and you are doing the right stuff to get ready, physical and mentally.
We have our own cabin fever this time of year, dark mornings and early dark evenings. I do miss the long days even though it brings on the heat.
Feet? Are neither here nor there. But a good foot rub is priceless.
I too, miss my dog. Right now we still have to many around the house, six, and bringing on a pup, a lab of course, would be too much work.
You will never catch me wearing flip flops! haha
RJ: Foot rub. Never, ever, ever in my life will that happen.
I feel very under par in regards to the walk right now. But working through it.
I love Labs too. But they are known for their great liking of food. My brother has a big lab who would eat anything and everything.
Glad to hear about the flip flops. They are so untidy.
Unless they are Birkenstok ones. They are acceptable.
I am a believer in pets. They make life better.
If Australia is anything like the US there will be so many dogs at rescue or shelters needing homes, it is a chance to give them a good life.
Ms Topiary: They do make life better. We do have dog shelters and there are dog rescues for border collies. I will look at that when the time comes. I think I am just not wanting to do a puppy thing if I am not home more often.
Linda
I checked out the Birkenstok shoes. Not my cup of tea. (or shoe)
RJ: Not into the Jesus/Hippy look?
I have always admired your committment to staying fit. That early in the morning, I barely make it downstairs to the daycare. I get up at 5am, still dark outside. I prep everything in the dark or by nightlights that were left on from the previous night.
I can't even comprehend getting out in the "cold", feeling sleepy and fatigued at that!
You are amazing!
***R. Jacob...how cool you care for dogs as you do! Love labs! Foot massage, absolutely! I miss nothing else about my ex-husband except for those foot massages! Lol!
Birkenstoks are not the best "looking" shoes, but boy are they comfortable. Had a pair once or twice. Be nice to have another pair :-).
Presious: They are a bit ugly. And so expensive. So nice to wear though.
Presious: I think it is very difficult for you because of your work situation. And having Fybromyalgia only makes things harder.
5.00 am - never could I do that each day. That is commitment!
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