Gym today with Irene

 Really Tuesday through Saturday are gym days but today I meet with Irene.  I really like her and she shows me just what I can do.  I'm always sore but sore in a good way.  As you know you have really worked your muscles.

These pictures are from my yard.  You walk in my gate and to the right is the first picture.  Walk to the end of this path and turn around and that is the second picture.  It's really peaceful and calm.  We plan on putting in pavers before the rains come.  Everyone says we are going to have a record year for rain.  I do want lots of rain just have a problem as then have to deal with a lot of mud.

I go at 11 to the gym.  So glad I started this.  I feel so much better and want to continue feeling this way.  Will keep you posted.  Tootles

Chocolate and off to the Gym !

Yeah !! Right !!  I read this as I go out the door to the Gym.  Thank God, there really isn't any chocolate right there.  I do love chocolate and I do have some now and then but right now it's more important for me to watch what I am eating.  I do want to be stronger and stronger and yes I do want to lose weight, after all I am a Woman but right now it's more important for me to be healthy.  I do feel I am doing very well.  Although this morning I up at 6:00, take my shower, get ready for the gym.  Off I go and am so proud of myself for getting around so early.  I pull up in front, jump out of the car, go to the door and it is locked.  I read the sign on the door and this is Saturday.  They do not open until 8:00.  I am a whole hour early.  Darn !  So what do I do ?  No, I do not wait.  I mean come on a whole hour.  I go to Starbucks, order two coffee's and two croissants with cream cheese and bring them home for Jim and I to share.  It was a good morning.  It's good to make the best of things and I felt I did.  I will be there Monday morning with bells on.  So it's all good !  Tootles

Gym, Exercise and Trainer's

I am so excited, very sore, very happy, very sore and feeling very good about myself.
I have joined a Gym.  What is special about this Gym is it's about 10 minutes away.  The equipment is top of the line and the most exciting thing is  Ta Duh!  I have a trainer.  Her name is Irene and she is a spitfire.  Little tiny lady and full of power.  I need a lot of help to get in shape.  Not so much fashion wise but I need to be stronger, much stronger then I was.  I have had some medical problems in the past which left me very weak and have since built myself back up but as time goes by and you get older,  well, things creep up on you and all of a sudden your having trouble walking.  It's not that you can't walk it's that you get extremely tired walking.  We went to the Exploratorium in San Francisco and after walking in I realized how huge it was, well, I knew there is no way I would be able to walk all over.  Believe me you do not want to miss any of the exhibits, whether your a kid or not.  To be honest we still didn't see everything but now we have an excuse to go back and to go back and to go back.  (Like you would need an excuse, Just go back).  So I used one of their wheel chairs.  It really was wonderful as I was able to go all around but I wasn't able to walk with my husband and hold his hand.  I am glad I got the chair but after I thought about it I realized this could be my future.  Is this really what I want.  So about 4 weeks ago I went to our Gym right here in our little town and joined.  Then I got a trainer.  Hey, just in four weeks I can tell I am stronger and I will continue to improve.  If there is a way that I can improve my physical health and well being then I am there.  I go from Tuesday to Saturday.  Sunday and Monday off as my husband is not working then.  I meet with my trainer once a week.  The other days I do weights one day and cardo the next.  It's working out great.  I really feel better and want to continue getting stronger.  She, Irene weighted me and took my measurements at the beginning.  I have 5 sessions with her and I do believe I am going to get 5 more.  She keeps me motivated and right now I need that push to stay with it.  Let's face it if you pay for something you want your money's worth.  Tootles

Just some of my finds from the Thrift Store.  The dishes are from England.  Cool, uh?


What do you do when you are older, like over 60, maybe even over 65 and you are so unhappy.  I really shouldn't say unhappy, that sounds pretty sad.  I am just not real thrilled with the way my life is right now.  Really everything in my life is great except one little area.  I just wish we had more fun with each other like we use to.  We don't have that meeting of the eyes and grinning or just squeezing each others arms, hands.  You know the touching.  The all out damn glad we are together kind of feeling.  I'm not talking about the bedroom although that could certainly use some improvement.  I'm talking about the can't wait to see you, or can't wait to be by each others side.  I have talked about it and run up against Defense.  To Be Continued.....  Tootles

Rain, Rain go away !

Look at those clouds.  Mother Nature at her finest. What a show she can put on and all you have to do is look up.  I love going for rides when the weather is like this. It's so pleasant.  Here is hoping the rain is about over as I want to get out in my back yard and enjoy it first hand not just looking out the window.  March should go out like a lamb so here is to Lambs on the 31st, Monday.  Tootles

New Year New Happenings !

I am so excited to tell you about what we (Jim and I) may be getting into.
  College !  That is right I found it on line at Chico State University.  It's called "Osher Livelong Learning Institute" and it's for anyone 50 and older.  Wow, finally something that is not just for the youngsters (like people in their 40's).  Jim and I are like in the middle of 60 so this is wonderful news for us.
   Next week is an open house in Chico.  Believe me we are there.  I want to know everything about it.  The price you say.... Well from what I have read so far it's 75. for one semester or 100. yearly.  Now that is something I can handle. 
   Hey, I have already sent off for the first book (should get it today) in Historical Fiction class.  Am I on top or what.  Will have to get my Thinking Cap on for this.  Isn't it great !  To start thinking again and not just about the aches and pains or weather, or what's for dinner, or what's on next !!!!! 
   The picture?  I cut off the A and will take a better picture, it says, "Arcanes Portus Aveo"  Which means...................  Secret Haven of Happiness and Good Health.  That is the name of my Cottage where I live. Perfect !     Tootles

Camping !

Isn't this a cute cabin.  It had everything you would want and then some.

Love it and had a great time at Manchester State Beach.
The beach wasn't too far away and we even watch a Bocche tournament as our Daughter-in-law and Granddaughter and Son were in.  What fun they had as they had never played it before.

Hope to go back next year.