This past weekend did not go as planned. We had two inches of rain overnight Friday night into Saturday. And then it was overcast, chilly and windy the rest of the weekend. Every time I stepped outside I started sneezing. So no yard work for me, and the lawn really needs mowing. My big weekend project was to finish the decoupage on the dresser I am re-doing for my daughter. Well something went terribly wrong when it dried and air bubbles appeared all over it. It is a disaster. I now have to strip it and start all over again. I am really trying to get it finished by Good Friday so I can take it to her on my day off. It is going to be quite the feat if I can pull it off now.
I finally broke down and purchased a new cell phone. My old one was, well...old. Battery would barely last a day even though I rarely used it. Samsung no longer supported it with updates so many of my apps had quit working. I had really liked the phone and they longer made this model. I just wasn't sure what I wanted to get and not break the bank. It was a nightmare getting everything switched over from my old phone to this new one and I ended up at the phone store where I had to wait an hour for assistance just to get a new SIM card as the one in my old phone was way too big. This new phone better last as I sure don't want to mess with that again. It has been fun trying to remember my logins for my apps and getting it all set up to my fingerprint. I nearly have everything on it now. I just have to get used to the new OS.
I did not make it to the gym on Saturday and was not sure if I would go on Sunday. But with the dresser such a mess I went at my usual time and did an easy hour on the treadmill. I varied the inclines quite a bit more and didn't do as long at 15% as I had been. I did set it at a faster pace though so I could work on that. I really just wasn't feeling it and needed the break. Too much stress at work lately and sleepless nights has left me feeling a bit rundown. It is discouraging, but I am trying to focus on my mindfulness meditations and follow the Buddha's advice to stay in the present moment.
On a positive note, this time next year I should be on the Inca trail on my way to Machu Pichu. The trail was a month late opening this year due to an extended rainy season. It usually only closes for the month of February. This year though it was delayed until April 1st. I have been following the weather in Cusco and this week is the first one in months that doesn't have rain in the forecast every day. I do plan on purchasing a good rain jacket and rain pants before I go. I'll be needing them in Nepal too so a good quality set won't be a waste.
So I've a full week ahead and will be spending my evenings getting all the things done that I didn't get to this past weekend. Oh I'll be glad when I am retired. 9 months 2 days.
