Weekend Wrap Up - A Day Late!

Weekend Wrap Up - A Day Late!

I had to head out early yesterday, Monday, to meet my girlfriend for kayaking, and thus did not get this written and posted. A good excuse I think!

Also, to follow up on the small disclaimer I included here recently - that I am aware that my life may seem a bit too busy at times - this is what someone designed for my dad recently, highlighting just a few of his ongoing pursuits at close to 90 years of age -

So clearly I come by it honestly!

Friday - Left early to attend and show support for a community event highlighting one of my volunteer organizations. We met by the ocean, the sky was blue, the breezes pleasant, and I gave a small thanks once again that we had made the decision to relocate to the coast some years back.

Afterward, I headed to Target to pick up a slew of random items we needed - Halloween candy, various kitchen, bath, and office restocking supplies, and two boxes of protein bars, my go-to on busy days. Once that was in the car, headed to my mom's to drop off some paperwork pertaining to my sister-in-laws upcoming residency at her 55+ community, then we headed to lunch to celebrate my birthday. Which, for the record was some weeks ago, but we'd been unable to schedule a birthday lunch until now that worked into both of our schedules because my mom is quite busy as well, lol.

From there I headed to Staples to pick up some needed supplies for another of my volunteer organizations, then home to meet my spouse for Happy Hour at our membership winery, after which we headed to our new boating and social club to catch the sunset, listen to some live music, and enjoy a light meal of fish tacos. While there, we chatted with some people we already knew, plus had a fun conversation with a new-to-us couple at the next table. Which is how these things go and become an integral part of our social lives - we work hard to engage and be uber-pleasant upon meeting people for the first time, and from there roots of acquaintance-ship begin, which then eventually become roots of friendship as get togethers progress. At which point we can take our feet off the pedal, and simply enjoy an easy camaraderie going forward. 

Saturday -  Six mile walk from house to and along beach, stopping at gym on the return to do weights. Light yardwork upon return, then lunch and some reading before getting ready to attend a dinner and service auction at our spiritual community. I had two items being auctioned off - this rustic carrot cake (so good, and always an award winner when I make and bring it to any of our social wine club dining events), and a hike for 12 people along the beach, followed by fresh bagels, fruit, and mimosas back at our home afterward. 

Well, both sold/sold out - the cake went for $70, and the 12 hiking spots for a total of $240. So I feel good about that!

Sunday - Spiritual services in the AM, then we left for an afternoon symphony that also involved the introduction of a new conductor, after the prior long time and much beloved conductor retired.

The Sunday afternoon symphonies include a long intro by the conductor to explain the symphony in detail to the audience before it is played. I personally love this aspect as it enhances significantly my enjoyment of the performance that follows.

We had wonderful front row seats*, the new conductor was engaging and charming, and the performance was tremendous - Scheherazade's 1001 and One Nights. Which we then followed up with by going to dinner with friends from our prior community that also attend these matinee symphonies. 

* Our front row seats are a bargain at just $30 each, due to the first few rows being considered inferior for overall symphonic sound. However, we love sitting directly up front where we can experience both the sound and the energy of the music as it is being played by the skilled musicians.

So, yes, another great weekend of activities is now in the books. 

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Today's Healthy Focus Plan - Run to gym, three more fast walk miles on treadmill upon arrival, plus weights, walk home, clean up and depart for a ladies lunch with my spiritual community, head to ukulele practice afterward, home briefly to prepare leftovers for spouse (pork Chile Verde over rice, yellow squash, cornbread), then to gym again to attend Boot Camp session #2 of 6 in total (I've been diligent about doing the daily planking/squats/push ups exercises the Boot Camp trainer assigned, and I can see progress already, which I'm so happy about.), then a pop-in with my Women's Club to, hopefully, celebrate a positive decision pertaining to our club that the city board was voting on.

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Inquiring minds want to know - how was your weekend???