Could be the last
Last night I focused on starting to pack as well doing some more present wrapping. I am notoriously bad at packing, I typically pack more than I need as my brain feels better when I have more leeway in clothing options. Since there will be morning temps in the 30’s and 40’s I need to pack some warm gear which of course consumes more space, exacerbating the issue. A lot of the day time highs though are forecast to touch the 70’s so I could do shorts as well. It will all work out, it always does. The best part of the updated forecast was the significant rain that was part of the picture seems to have been erased.
After her rough night on Tuesday, Sadie has managed to avoid having any other seizures. Ali said Sadie is tired but ok otherwise which I was happy to hear. I will see her tonight when I drop off Elsa for her vacation with Ali and Shugs, which she always enjoys. Speaking of tired, I was beat last night resulting in my showering and being in bed by 10. It’s weird though because despite being tired last night, at the gym this week I was on one of those upswings where you just feel strong. Cyclical strength has always been a thing for me but it was really noticeable this time around.
Today could be the last blog entry for awhile. It depends if I find the time and motivation to blog during the trip. It normally benefits me to do so if I care about an accurate recollection of events that transpire. The more time that passes between entries the more detail that is lost as well. I took tomorrow off to give me flexibility as needed to get things done. It also just happens to be my birthday as well. Kerri has made dinner reservations for us tomorrow somewhere that is still a mystery to me at this point. I have no doubt we will have a great evening.
So yep, I am officially going to be flipping the age odometer to 55 in less than 24 hours. My feelings about getting older have been well documented here over the years. The cliff notes version is I’m not a fan. However if I allow myself to take two steps back and examine the positive aspects of my current state of being where I am relatively healthy, fit, and financially secure, I have a lot to be thankful for. When you add in my happiness gauge consistently moving upward this year as well as the possibilities my future contains, I should care less about what that number is. I am grateful for both the road I have traveled and the road that is yet to be traversed.
I am looking forward to a memorable trip that will roll into a Christmas that contains more good energy than I have experienced in a very long time.