California, June 15-16

[helwen]

Day 10: Pretty uneventful afternoon/evening. Started vacuuming (after cleaning out the vacuum parts) and got through two rooms so far. Halfway done with hemming one of the jumpers - it's about an inch longer than one of my Eat More Kale t-shirt... went to bed about 10:00 p.m.

Day 11: And woke up around 3:00 a.m. :P After about an hour I finally managed some light dozing between times working on my left shoulder, until the alarm went off at 5:50 a.m. Out the door by 6:00 a.m., 53F. Warmups were a little slow; I was actually feeling not too bad, just tired. Decided to do some Chin Na first so I wouldn't forget to do them. Six of the alternating maubu/gungbu type, then the first five of defense from front punch. Number 5 was little sketchy today, so didn't want to go past that. Ran through hand forms from Basic Stance to San Soo, then walked for a mile. 60 minutes all told.

Made breakfast for both of us - scrambled eggs w/almond milk, onions, garlic, and stinging nettles. Only dried nettles here, of course, so I put some in a little bowl and added a little water to rehydrate them.

Mom suggested watering the pot we're getting new plant(s) for - the pot still has the old plants in it that she doesn't want anymore, including a mini-rose with deep roots. Life got somewhat annoying when she came out to "help". Pot is watered, majority of plants are still in the pot.

I should probably vacuum another room this morning.

Oh, and looks like I've lost a few pounds. Hopefully this translates into happier joints, although frankly I think the work I've been doing on posture, stabilizing and strengthening have had just as much, if not more, impact.

Kent and Annie will be here at about 11:30 to pick us up and go to Kirk's house to celebrate mom's birthday. I expect I'll get a tour, since it's my first time seeing his place in-person.

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Happy Father's Day to all you fathers out there!

Comments

weight/posture

[lauradi7.livejournal.com]

Not exactly the same, but I was reminded of a quotation. Helen Mirren was asked in an interview what she did to look so good (I think the interviewer was expecting an exercise routine or something). She said "I try to stand up straight." That can be a workout by itself for some of us.

Re: weight/posture

[helwen.livejournal.com]

It surely can! I have mostly flat feet and my hips tip forward, so it's an ongoing exercise for me :)

[loosecanon.livejournal.com]

I wish you perseverance.
There is very little as frustrating as people you love...

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Today was not too bad; birthday celebration went pretty well. I think she only managed to insult my niece a couple of times, sigh. Her idea of humour is not ours, but A has learned to endure. Mom is at a point in her health, I think, where even were she to try to change some things (if she thought it even necessary), it is now beyond her ability.

[loosecanon.livejournal.com]

sometimes we have to pass on things we would not have had we the power earlier on.
I am sure your brother has been supporting his daughter in dealing with this stuff.

hug! And baavgai sends one too.

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Yes, yes indeed. And yes, he has.

Yay hugs! And hugs to you and baavgai :)

[loosecanon.livejournal.com]

it's really hard to swallow the racist things my dad says, but getting into it just makes him louder about it.
I'm not agreeing by remaining silent. I'm staying out of prison.

[helwen.livejournal.com]

:( I hear you :(