Since returning from my two-month trip to Tennesee/Carolinas, I have had an intense workout every other day. I avoid it daily as I age; rest is essential. My biking in December was 106 miles. It was higher, but I have three club workouts for which I cannot load the miles into Strava automatically. I rode the past three days, but the off day was easy with Shelley.
My mother's memory is stable, yet she is becoming more demanding. Unfortunately, it is depressing to visit, knowing I am always getting closer to experiencing similar issues. It helps me mentally focus on my health and lessen the potential for problems later. Eating better and exercising significantly improve the aging body.
I had some fun with Mom and the photo booth app on the iPad. Images below.
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After traveling for 61 of the last 75 days, I am tired. Yet, being home in retirement during the winter is not enjoyable. I see all the activities I should complete at home and would rather avoid them. Things like minor house repairs and purging 60 years of possessions—even the pantry and garage—need a good cleaning and purge.
Over the new year, I started to think intensely about where life may have taken a wrong turn. My relationship with Christopher is non-existent. I reached out to him, yet like in the past, he emphasized we need to stay in contact; I never heard from him. I wonder if I would have fought harder for other relationships if the people had avoided their hardships. I regret not saying things when I had the chance, yet I regret saying things when I did. I find that I get more intense thoughts about life as I age. Fortunately, I can sort and control my emotions, yet I get a better understanding of the higher suicide rates in older adults.
I learned my boss is retiring at the end of the month. He is only 55 years old, yet I was told after I left that all the crap I handled for decades was not on his lap and it was too much to handle. He always hated conflict and complex issues, which I had no problem handling. He is superior to me in intelligence, so we were a good team. It is hard to hear that such a great organization has been dysfunctional for over 25 years, and people flee. As of the first of the year, nearly 40 percent of all employees have less than 2 years tenure. Such a sad state of events.
Slowly learning the new Zikon Z7iii. There are basic similarities, yet setting precise variables for a picture takes time to make intuitive. I have the time to head out for practice, but the temperatures are below zero!
Hope the new year has been good for you! Carry on my Friends, Carry On!
