Summer weather is the best-- my opinion, anyhow. =)




It's a strange dichotomy: the wider world is engulfed in chaos and hurtful, dangerous conflict. But my own tiny sphere is pretty peaceful at the moment. I'm fighting feeling guilty for enjoying things; I suspect I'm not the only one who feels this way. That said, the last two days were really wonderful and restorative, and I want to keep that feeling going. 

The weather is just what I like-- yes, others do not, and heat issues are a real problem for those with health issues-- but for me, I love a stretch of hot, humid, rose-scented weather. The pool beckons, even this early in the morning (not yet 8am)-- it's already 75 degrees out! I have very few plans for the day that require any strenuous activity, and I know I'll be in the pool at least one time today (though it might come out to more). The danger is sun exposure; it's funny, but when I was a kid, I could be outside all day and not get burned. Now, an hour, and even with sunscreen, it gets a bit toasty. That said, we have a patio umbrella set up beside the pool, so there is shade when needed. And a patio umbrella up on the deck, too. 

In short, I love this kind of weather, but I'm not foolish. =)

My birthday was just what it should be, and rarely ever is: relaxing. I went to PT in the morning and got a good consult with "homework" to do-- strengthening and building back flexibility and mobility is job one. I go again tomorrow. Two of the exercises I have to do can be done in the pool (bonus!). Meg and I went to get nails done, which was really fun and relaxing, too. And then we spent almost three hours in the pool with Holly-- she loves the water so much. 

G and I went out for dinner, kind of impromptu (I had planned to make pizza with Holly, but we lost track of time in the pool, so that had to shift). We went to IFB, and had a light supper (hummus and veggies, sandwiches). I had their new summer drink (not beer), an aperol spritzer. YUM. Aperol is tart and refreshing, and they add in prosecco and a slice of orange. So good. One was plenty, but it was tart and cool and just perfect. 

So what will today bring? I hope more personal peace. It's the only way to navigate the horrors that surround us all right now. If I can't refill my own cup, how can I possibly give any away? 

Have a great day,

C

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