June Coffee Date
Hello there! I’m linking up for the first time with Deborah and Coco for the Ultimate Coffee Date! Because who doesn’t like coffee? Actually, I don’t. My beverage of choice is Starbucks Earl Grey tea. I hope everyone is getting comfortable with their own hot (or cold!) beverage because I have THINGS TO SAY! First things first. My son had his graduation rehearsal today and got his cap and gown. Graduation is next Tuesday, and I already know I’m going to be a ridiculous mess. How do I know this? Well, there was the incident where I wept uncontrollably through my sister’s entire wedding. Then, there’s the fact that every time I imagine the melody of “Pomp and Circumstance” my eyes well up with tears. He’s my baby! Well, I actually have another “baby,” my twelve-year-old daughter. My son and I spent a lot of time together in the early days. He didn’t like other kids, and I had trouble finding moms to be friends with at that time. My husband worked crazy hours, so it was just my son and me, most of the time. Over the years he’s developed excellent social skills (phew) but we still have a special relationship. It will be hard to see him go. And speaking of that… We’re taking a trip to Texas in July! I’m so excited, because we’ll spend most of the time in Austin, a city I’ve always wanted to visit. We’ll also spend a day at Baylor University in Waco, where my son will be a freshman in the fall. Because of Covid he couldn’t visit any of the schools he applied to last year, so we just want to check it out before he goes in August. I’ve spent the last several evenings googling “Best places to hike in Austin,” “Best vegan restaurants in Austin,” and of course, “Best places to run in Austin.” The only thing I wish is that we weren’t going in July… it’s going to be hot. But we live in Florida, so we know all about heat. So how’s that running thing going, anyway? Arg. My hip is healing up… very, very slowly. Instead of my daily pool run, I went for a walk today! I could feel my hip, which was upsetting. Then I reminded myself how much worse it was two weeks ago, which made me feel slightly better. I’m tired of baby steps- I want one giant leap back into running! The plantar fasciitis is still there in my left foot, which confirms my suspicions- taking a break from running is not helping it. Looking on the bright side, everything OTHER THAN my right hip and left foot feel great. How’s that for optimism? Who’s planning a vacation this summer? Those with kids in college…. how did you cope with them leaving? – I have a feeling I’ll be revisiting this subject in August!