Mon 10 Aug

Humidity is uncomfortably high again, at least in the morning but also yesterday afternoon after the rains. Temperatures have remained stable, in the upper 70s to the mid 80s. It appears that Halifax has similar temps, maybe a few degrees cooler. I will need to pack some clothes for warmer temps that I hadn't planned. Food: 7:45 am 120 g honey bear danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Sun 9 Aug

Light rain and huge thunderclap this morning. Need to go over to Michael and Taylor's after breakfast to feed the kitties. They are used to being fed at 6:30 am, but M/T understand that we won't be there that early. Food: 7:45 am 121 g chocolate hazelnut croissant, 100 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Sat 8 Aug

Walked to the Farmer's Market this morning, just like the old days. Got pastries, carrots, and ginger snaps. Temperatures were comfortable, but could feel the humidity. May need to pack some warm weather clothes for Canada if things don't start to cool down before the end of the month. Temps in Halifax seem quite similar to ours. Cantor this evening, tend cats tomorrow morning. Food: 8:50 am Honey bear pastry, 101 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Fri 7 Aug

Free day today for laundry and returning library books. Weather is still pretty comfortable. Making arrangements to see Bagus and Fony with Axel next weekend. Feeling a little guilty that we haven't connected with Axel all semester. Food: 7:55 am 3/4 c TJs Maple Pecan Crunch cereal, 1/2 c skim milk, 103 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Thurs 6 Aug

Back to cereal for awhile for breakfasts as we have no good pastries on hand and won't be going to Madison til next week Saturday. Might be good to take a pastry holiday for a bit. Cereal tastes pretty good for a change. Food: 7:50 am 3/4 c TJs Maple Pecan Crunch cereal, 1/2 c skim milk, 102 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Wed 5 Aug

Free day! Had fun doing DIY bubble wands with Cindy and Judy and talking about OBT at the family activity at Seramur Park yesterday. Think I'm going to skip Body Pump and do a Pilates mat since I can do both days of Strong Bodies this week. Food: 7:50 am 72 g cherry almond kringle, 102 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Tues 4 Aug

Helping Cindy at Seramur Park this afternoon with a children's activity for One Big Tent. She is a teacher so she is bringing everything and I will just do as she directs. Charm is letting us use a canopy so we won't have to sit in the direct sun. Food: 7:50 am 112 g cherry almond kringle, 105 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Mon 3 Aug

Spent some time this weekend going over the Maritimes vacation itinerary. Sent questions to Piper which I will follow up by trying to make phone contact, though I'll probably give her today to respond by email also. Decided to reserve a night at the hotel before our Park N Fly since our flight leaves at 7:05 so we have to be at the airport around 5 am. Had a nice hike at Roche-a-Cri yesterday followed by a shrimp pizza at Two Lakes. Was a lovely day. Food: 7:45 am 92 g cherry almond kringle, 102 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Sun 2 Aug

Four weeks from today we leave for the Maritimes. Getting excited, but wish we could get the confirmation information from Audley. Cantor this morning with Sandy for a visiting priest from the Salvatoreans. Weather has moderated a bit for the time. Food: 7:50 am 77 g cherry almond kringle, 101 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Sat 1 Aug

So nice to have the day free to myself, with only laundry as an obligation. I don't mind helping out the Suzuki folks by working in the store, but I am always glad when it's done. I have come to really appreciate my time. Food: 8:00 am 95 g morning bun, 105 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Fri 31 Jul

Last day of ASI and then I reclaim my free time. I'm quite ready. Holding off laundry til tomorrow since we're not planning to go anywhere and I'll have the day free. I work 9:30-12:30 and again 1:30-3:30 as Caleb isn't working today (I assume). Thankful that Duo put me in an easy group this week so I have been able to do a few less lessons when I get home tired at the end of some days. Food: 8:00 am 120 g morning bun, 102 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Thurs 30 Jul

Happy heavenly birthday, Mom! Miss you! Around this time in 2008, we all first went to the North Shore for Mom's 90th birthday. Only two more days of work at ASI store, and I'll be ready to reclaim my time. Food: 7:55 am 122 g cinnamon croissant, 102 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Wed 29 Jul

Decided not to do the Body Pump in-studio video as this is the only morning this week I have pretty much to myself, and I want to savor it. Weather remains more tolerable. Yesterday was literally a breath of fresh air, and today should be similar. Food: 7:55 am 145 g cinnamon croissant, 103 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Tues 28 Jul

Very high sleep score last night with very little waking. Feeling pretty well-rested this morning as a result. Don't have to go in til noon today so I can do my Strong Bodies this morning. Not supposed to be quite so hot today. Was happy to accept a ride from OBT to the library with Charm, and delighted that halfway home, Michael and Taylor picked me up on Pine Street as it was wicked hot. Food: 7:45 am 134 g cinnamoon croissant, 102 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Sun 26 Jul

Going to get above 90° again today. Time to turn on the house a/c. Have run the bedroom a/c the last couple of nights already. Choir sings for Mass today for picnic Sunday. Have asked Bob to bring me lunch from the picnic at work if Mass doesn't finish in time for me to get it myself before I go. I work 12:30-5:15 today. Workout was intense yesterday with Laura. I was pretty wiped for hours afterward. Food: 7:50 am 55 g raspberry kringle, 101 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Sat 25 Jul

Day off from Suzuki store, and heading down to Madison to work out with the daughter, have lunch, and do errands. Getting a crop of large, annoying flies in the house that are crafty enough to avoid the flyswatter pretty well. Food: 7:50 am 66 g raspberry kringle, 71 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Fri 24 Jul

Going to the old COPS building cafe for late lunch today for an Afghani/Indian/Pakistani AYCE buffet after work at the store. Should be fun. Food: 8:15 am 96 g raspberry kringle, 101 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Thurs 23 Jul

Get to go in to work a bit later today, not til 9:30, though straight to Bootstrap after. Starting to feel the cumulative tired of the week already, and still have steady activity until next week Friday. Pia's dinner last night was very nice, about 20 folks, most of whom I already knew. We all talked about how we knew Pia and how she had influenced our lives. Food at Amber Grill was pretty good too. Food: 7:55 am 60 g raspberry kringle, 101 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Wed 22 Jul

Enjoyed visiting with James yesterday. This evening is the farewell dinner for Pia at Amber Grill. I work til 5:15 so I'll be a tad late with walking home to get the car, but Janet knows I'll be coming. Managed to enter my hours worked through yesterday on Workday without too much grief. Food: 7:55 am 58 g raspberry kringle, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 21 Jul

James is going to stop by this afternoon for a visit. Will be nice to have some time to talk with him since he was quite spread out at the reception after the concert. I work a morning shift today, 8-12:30. Settling in to the rhythm of the week now at the store, so much quieter. Had a chance to chat with Grazzia yesterday and get to know her a bit. Food: 6:20 am 103 g raspberry kringle, 106 g blackberries, Dolce Gusto cafe au lait