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Feeling Better (w08)

Last week feels like an eternity ago, yet the days flew by. I almost forgot it was my blogging day!

I didn’t realize it until I asked The 13-Year-Old what day it was, and he responded with the classic, attitude-saturated, “It’s Wednesday, Mooommm. duh.” as only a teen could do.

Boy, do I love nearly 14. He’s got the tude, but he’s also super fun to hang out with.

Anyway, this past week has been a bit of a blur. I’m going to let the photos I took since last Wednesday drive my post.

These Two

This is the first picture on my phone since posting last week, and I don’t want to be the only one who sees it.

I mean, look at these two cuties.

I know. I’m biased, but come on. Super cute! Am I right?

Sourdough Updates

I didn’t make bread this past week, but I made pizza!

I can’t believe how good it came out. Better than any yeast-based pizza dough I’ve ever made, that’s for sure!

I mostly followed this technique and made everyone a personal pizza. Of course, mine was a little extra:

That’s ground lamb, oregano, and feta. I highly recommend this combo!

Double Trail Time!

I realized last weekend that February was slipping away, and I made no progress toward reaching my twice-a-month hiking goal.

So, on Saturday, The 19-Year-Old, Marsh and I hit a local trail for a couple of miles in the afternoon.

Then, on Sunday, I wrangled The Husband to go!

More Goal Achieving

In addition to the hikes, I checked my last box for yoga this month, going three times, and I simply painted more.

Our Bird Obsession

So, I haven’t mentioned this, but I’m working on a fun video that showcases all the birds that have been coming to my bird feeder. Here are a few screenshots:

Yes. I know I’m old. Yes. Everyone makes fun of us.

I don’t care! The husband and I are having a blast birdwatching. It’s becoming a thing for us, and I am here for it!

This is the kind of energy I need in my life right now.

2025 Goal Check-in

I am going update my goal list but first I just need to say, I am writing this while listening to The 19-Year-Old sing in the kitchen as he cooks us dinner. I am smiling ear-to-ear right now!

  1. Blog Weekly.
    • so far… ✔️
  2. Paint More. Don’t overthink it.
    • so far…✔️
  3. Make a new handmade pasta monthly.
    • Jan ✔️ ✔️
    • Feb ✔️ ✔️
  4. Hike at least twice a month.
    • Jan ✔️✔️
    • Feb ✔️✔️
  5. Perform one unassisted dip.
    • Down to the ORANGE BAND!!
  6. Perform five strict pull-ups.
    • Training!
  7. Handstand walk.
    • Training!
  8. Take at least three yoga classes a month.
    • Jan ✔️✔️✔️
    • Feb ✔️✔️✔️
  9. Make homemade sourdough bread.
  10. Take the kids to Iceland (planning is in the works!).
    • Plane tickets and first night accommodation booked!
  11. Fix the holes in my house (long story, lots of plumbing issues this year).
    • Two holes down, two to go!
  12. Continue my Spanish Streak on Duolingo (I’m on day 1,231!!).
    • so far…✔️ day 1287!
  13. Take a Spanish class in person.
    • I should be going tomorrow. Waiting for details!
  14. Plan something special for The Husband’s 50th birthday!
    • Research underway!
  15. Snatch 125lbs.
    • Training underway!
  16. Compete in at least one weightlifting meet.
    • no progress
  17. Walk a minimum of a half-mile daily with Marsh and, preferably, with the Husband, but I can’t base my goal on him.
    • 52/57 days so far this year.
  18. Track my movie-watching on Letterboxd.
  19. Keep my citrus trees alive! (I have a lemon and a lime tree I named Laverne and Shirley. Laverne is not doing too well after a disastrous root rot issue this fall, but we are doing our best.)
    • so far…✔️ I’m a little worried about them!
  20. Host an extended family dinner monthly.
    • Jan ✔️
    • Feb ✔️
  21. Clean out and organize my closet and drawers.
    • no progress.
  22. Thrift more and purchase no brand-new clothes.
    • so far…✔️
  23. Take daily supplements more consistently.
    • so far…✔️ keyword “more,” I’ve missed a few days
  24. Reduce alcohol consumption to once or twice a month.
    • Jan ❌ 1/18, 1/23, 1/31 (close!)
    • Feb 2/1, 2/15
  25. Cook one new recipe/dish a month.

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