New Day

I was out in the fresh air yesterday, and came home tired.  So I fell asleep immediately about 10:30pm.  I slept for perhaps 3 hours when the puggle decided he needed a romp outside.  I let him out and then do you think I could fall back asleep?  Of course not!  At 2:30 am, my husband got a text message and the theme from Star Wars sounded throughout the room.  The wind or cat caused the door to open and the noise startled me.  The radio alarm clock fell off the nightstand.  And my husband got up and wandered to the back door because he thought he heard one of the dogs barking to get in.  Not to mention several trips to the bathroom.  My mind was twirling and dancing and sadly, I could not get to my "happy place" so that I could fall back asleep.  My thoughts were not comforting.  Finally toward early morning, I drifted off.

It's pleasant walking down the street and greeting the neighbors.  One introduced himself and invited me to attend fitness classes at the rec center.  He said that some people need company for motivation.  As an added bonus, it's free!  Today I walked 10,000 steps, rode the exercise bike, went up and down the stairs 10 times.

A friend organized a get-together at the library.  Some of us will be practicing Spanish and others will be learning English.  I am looking forward to it.

My daughter's softball team got clobbered (double header) yesterday and coach was not  happy.  I could tell my daughter was upset when she came home, but respected that she didn't want to talk about it.  So I made comfort food...tuna with crackers, strawberries and whipped cream, carrots and celery with ranch dressing.

I know the coach is frustrated.  My daughter told me at the beginning of the season that she thought her team was good.  The team has won 3 and lost 9.  It's a combination of problems--the pitcher walking batters, no offense and errors.  I appreciate all the hard work the coach and his staff have put in with the girls.  Today is a new day.  Will the team win?  Anything is possible.