My weekend was pretty fun. I went to a 4 yr old's birthday party, Costco, kayaking, the horse barn and back to Costco.
I was invited at the last minute by a co-worker to his son's 4th birthday party. It wasn't a big deal, it was at a nearby park, Delaware and I went together and I think it meant a lot to my co-worker that I did not count it robbery to wake up early on a Saturday morning and come play with 4 year olds.
After the party, Delaware and I braved the way too crowed Saturday Costco shopping extravaganza! I don't generally like going on a Saturday, but she needed to go, usually goes on my card and I didn't' have any other days free to go. So...Costco it was, and though she looked like she was going to breakdown and scream or run over someone with her cart, we made it through in good time and no incidences.
The rest of the day was a bit of a blur. I wrote a little, but found myself doing an impromptu marathon of Grey's Anatomy on Netflix...and while not productive, it was nice to just veg out and not think. But, if I don't get on it soon, I'm going to be very upset with myself for not being a better steward over my time and talents.
Sunday I went kayaking with 3 other girls from my MeetUp group and it was really fun. Minus the fact that I had to trek over 3 different highways to Long Beach and having to share a kayak, it was just the bit of fresh air I needed. The other girls seemed a little timid about having a kayak all to themselves, so we got tandem ones. My kayak buddy did a lot of holding her paddle while I paddled in front...as if I couldn't see her with my peripheral vision or feel the boat going a different direction when she would jump in and not be in sync with me. Whatever, I did enjoy myself, and got a good workout...and probably a good tan too!
After kayaking I came home with intentions of napping...but that didn't go so well. I showered, ate and rested, but didn't nap. It's probably a good thing that I didn't, because I might not have made it to the barn. The trainer I met through a MeetUp was offering a crash course with riding included for a few people. The thing is, I didn't sign up in time....but those on the list were allowed to come and watch for free, which is what I came to do. Unfortunately, two of the four people didn't show, and had I the cash or a check I could've had a mini lesson (because I'm always ready since I keep my boots, helmet and gloves in my trunk at all times!) It was good anyways to be out with the horses though, and she asked me to do stuff to 'teach' the others there, which was nice.
I don't like missing church for recreational activities, but I can at least stream the services later and I have requested that we do more Saturday gatherings...so hopefully I'll still get to have more fun-filled outdoorsy weekends, and my church fellowship as well.
So, while I had plans to shut myself up and catch up on all the writing I had planned to do and failed to accomplish during the week...that plan yielded to fun in the sun, and I'm not mad about it.
Unfortunately, I have had a headache since Friday, so I'm trying to nurse that. Pray all is well. I press on.
Oh...Temperature in Long Beach was PERFECT! 84 degrees, light sea breeze, salty air...perfect.
Temperature in the Valley 104 degrees, no breeze and well...like Florida in August. Gotta love humidity.
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