Category: Perspective

“Don’t quit when you’re tired, quit when you’re done.”

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Well, today ended up being an exhausting day. I did get a lot accomplished thought. First up, I had church this morning, followed by lunch with the usual crew. After I got home, I attempted to cut the lawn while it wasn't raining on us. I got a good chunk of it mowed before the … Continue reading “Don’t quit when you’re tired, quit when you’re done.”

Time and Consistency

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My recovery day may be extending into two. Woke up this morning feeling like hell. According to my CPAP machine and my Fitbit show that I slept well, but it sure doesn't feel like it. Here's hoping coffee helps. I have a slow weekend in front of me. I am bouncing out to the golf … Continue reading Time and Consistency

Busy, busy.

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Two pieces of good news for today! The first is Lynn finally made it to her mom's last night after her unexpected stay over in Unity, SK, and the second is I got home from the store last night and found the fence done! Brian and his guys have to come back when the wheels … Continue reading Busy, busy.

Firing on all cylinders

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I'm back in the store for another day before a couple days off, at least from here, while Lynn is on her trip to Saskatchewan. Unfortunately, her trip got off to a bumpy start, with the alternator on the explorer deciding to pack it in just outside Unity, Saskatchewan. Fortunately the shop it was towed … Continue reading Firing on all cylinders

Recharged

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I missed writing yesterday. Between catching up on some work projects, church, a visit with J, and Sirius leading me on a merry chase around town last night, I just didn't have time to blog. It happens. I had a productive enough day yesterday that I can't beat myself up for not getting the blog … Continue reading Recharged

a break in the fighting

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I was up and out early to take a friend to an appointment in Coronation, then after that it was taking laundry over to B's place since our washer is still not working. Hopefully it'll be fixed early next week, because this is getting annoying. You don't realize how much you use something until it … Continue reading a break in the fighting

Newton’s law, staying in motion, and staying accountable.

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Yesterday was a record breaking day for me. It was the first day that I logged over 20,000 steps. By the end of the day I definitely felt every step. I was tired. As tired as I was those, I felt accomplished too. I didn't set out to try to break the record yesterday, it … Continue reading Newton’s law, staying in motion, and staying accountable.