• Body,  Mind,  Soul

    First Day 5K & Polar Plunge 2024

    In an effort to start my year off on a positive note, I signed up for the Ocean City First Day 5k and Polar Plunge.  The middle child wanted to do the Plunge but not the run so I would be on my own.  I met up with some running friends at the start of the race, it is always great seeing everyone.  I started out wanting to run the entire 5K but not having trained I figured I would just go out and see what I could do.  I ran as long as I could, walked as I needed and enjoyed the beach and ocean view.  I made it…

  • Mind,  Soul

    Reflecting on 2023

    When I wrote my blog, Missing Blog Posts in May I thought that would be the start to get me back on track.  Little did I know I would only write one post in June and then nothing.  My year started off strong, I made improvements to my diet by eliminating sugar, exercising, and doing things that I enjoyed.  Looking back, I see a decrease in my productivity as I allowed more processed carbohydrates back in my life.  The other hindrance was the change in my work hours.  The lure of a 4 day work week was very appealing, putting it into play was another thing all together.  By shortening…