A quote from my friend’s almost 3 year old daughter about my newest obsession: “Hollis has a spinning wheel. She needs to be very careful.” When asked why: “Because she might prick her finger and die”. Upon the retelling of this story I laughed hysterically. Who knew I could be the next Sleeping Beauty? I will of course be extremely careful while embracing my newest obsession.
An update on the health front now. Two weeks to go in the wrist brace and hopefully (hopefully!) I’ll be as good as new. I can do pretty much everything now except for picking up Greyson in certain ways. The wrist tends to be achy at the end of the day but overall, I’m pleased with my progress.
In other news, I am going to transform my self from a slug to a 5K runner over the next 9 weeks. My friend Mrs. Knitpho has successfully completed several 5 K’s over the past year or so and I’ve been inspired to get my butt off the couch and do something good for myself. I’m going to try this running regimen: Couch to 5K. I’ve got new shoes and a good attitude and I’m ready to start this week! Perhaps this may even help me lose the last of the stubborn baby weight. A girl can dream right?
Finally, spring has sprung here in northern Massachusetts. Well, kind of. I have blooming crocuses and the tulips are working their way towards bloom right now. Unfortunately today there is a decidedly wintry feel to the air. But winter’s hold cannot last. The inexorable tilt of the earth will soon lead to higher sun angles and warmer temperatures. Science factoid of the day: If your latitude is greater than 23.5 N or S the sun will never be directly overhead in the sky.
On tap for this week: back to work, preparation for Rich’s China trip, and hopefully some spinning and knitting time.
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