The weather here in Austin is sublime. Chilly mornings, perfect afternoons. It makes everything better. Plant Update My string of pearls plant is blooming! Who knew that was a thing? I bought it at Austin Flower Company early in the pandemic and it is thriving. Time to learn how to propogate! Entertainment Episode 12 of…
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WHAT A WEEK. Support Yo Friends (or my friends) HeartSupport’s new veteran initiative Workout I said I was deleting this section, but then Power Athlete published a stellar post on simple training rules. And then I hit a workout at very cool new gym Hit Athletic in Austin! It won’t be my all-time gym, but…
Cowgirl Pool = Backyard Badass
My dad clipped an article out of the newspaper and brought it over to my house when Cowboy Pools launched during the early months of the pandemic this year. A few months later, they released the Cowgirl Pool, the polyurethane version with slightly sloped sides (way more comfy for sitting), and I had my pool…
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As we wait in suspended animation, let’s check out this week’s checklist… Workout We’re retiring this category because now that I have a garage gym and BFree is open for socially-distanced in-person classes AND there’s a Peleton that’s plenty of workout for me. Still gotta get that hip hop dance in though!! Daydream Wednesday 845,000…
The Work Groove | Feel Good Friday 100920
… when the work groove is back-to-back meetings from 7am to 4pm, and then you need to actually DO work after that. But, it’s all fun and I am very grateful. My weeks sure do look different right now, though, as weekdays are basically just work, workout, sleep, do it again. It does make the…
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Lest we forget that these lists started as a result of a global lockdown, let this article on the “Patchwork Pandemic” give you great perspective. Workouts Free 30-minute pilates class/challenge for 6 days this week (started Monday, but turns out you’re supposed to do the same class all 6 days anyway?) Details at 100WITHME.COM BFree is…
Pupper Tat
Y’all, California really ruined me for tattoos. I did not even care about them before, much less like them, and now I want tons! The good news is that there are very few symbols that mean so much to me that I want them permanently attached to my body, so I will (likely) not end…
The Simple Moments | Feel Good Friday 100220
Monday afternoon, the Compound went for a walk to grab coffee from Tiny’s. Nali went. RonRon went (to the corner anyway, with a loud mew of protest). We weren’t gone but 15 minutes, but the fresh air, sunshine, and laughter was completely rejuvenating. I have long worked remotely and love it, but these casual, connective…
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Workouts Now that I have the barbell and plates, it seems that I need a squat rack (it never ends…). But I could definitely make this cheap af version! Mental workout: change/create some small habits. Entertainment Support CF and see a virtual Comedy show!! Tix are $35 here and proceeds go to CFF Central Texas.…
View from the Pool | Feel Good Friday 092520
On Saturday, I was hanging out in my cowgirl pool on my float, readin’ my book, drinkin’ my electrolyte water, lovin’ life. My gratitude for that moment is captured pretty dang well in the picture I took from my rosé float in the pool. Which isn’t to say my weekend wasn’t busy—it was, with SUP…