OBMAO Day 4

45 minutes in Twelve Mile Coulée with AF.

Road rash on my left arm and leg. That's what happens when you catch your tire and slide off a rock!

Fun though! Legs and lungs were burning.

Oh, and there was also a sighting of hot runners! =

OBMAO Day 3

I was distracted by birthday present shopping after work, so I opted to ride pathways again. CD joined me but just over 1 km in, she got a flat!! And it's need a new tire flat, not just a tube. So we walked back to the car, locked up the bikes and went for a walk. All told, another easy 25 minutes of activity. I'm pretty sure AF won't be as easy on me tomorrow!

Operation Bike My Ass Off (OBMAO) Day 2

Just a nice little 30 minute recovery ride on the pathways. The bridge was out or I would have gone further. One bridge out = multiple hills to go further. My legs and lungs cried out for mercy. I conceded.

My ass hurts, I'm not gonna lie. But even just cruising along, I couldn't wipe the grin off my face.

So. Much. Fun. Day 3 is going to rock! I'm torn between trying Bowmont park again (sans AF) or heading into Nose Hill to check it out....

Operation Bike My Ass Off Day 1

The scale said a bad number to me the other day. So, I'm taking control back.

Yesterday I biked for about an hour and a half (my technology konked out, so I don't have any details) with AF in Bowmount park. The trails were awesome! I grinned the entire time (except when I was grimacing going up a hill) ! My lungs and legs burned.

It was great.

Epsom salts are my new BFF.

And now I'm off for an easy(ier) recovery ride.  May the technology gods be with me.

What's New In My World

My life has been a roller coaster since I last posted. Between step-kids, ex wives, FIL dying unexpectedly and DBF losing his job, we had a LOT of shit to deal with. I'd like to say we handled it all with grace and aplomb, but that's not entirely true. Our relationship took a few beatings but we've come through some really dark days to see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel (and it's not a train!).

We're currently doing things long distance--DBF moved for work and to be closer to his kids. So far long distance is working. We talk multiple times a day and see each other at least every other weekend.  Our communication has improved 500%. It's a temporary situation and definitely not ideal. But we're making the best of it. And I know that it will all be worth it. Eventually.

I bought a car! I bought a condo! Finally, my money is building equity for ME, not someone else! I feel so grown up now. =P

I'm teaching regular yoga classes. I've been meditating. I've been hanging out with Nerm (who is happier than she's ever been).

So far, 2015 is shaping up pretty good. And with only a week until the big four oh, I'm grateful for so many things: my love, my family,  Nermal, and my friends.

The only thing I'm wishing for right now: SNOW. There hasn't been enough skiing!

Holy Sh!t, Batman!

Nermal and I moved in with my beau this weekend. Besides Kitty and Nermal, I haven't had a roommate since 2000. Nerm's adjusted relatively well. Me, well, technically we've been living together since July (back and forth between my house and his), so it hasn't been that big of a transition. Well, except that I seriously need to downsize!!

We're a one car family, living outside of the city in the best town ever. Everything you need is here. And I'm closer to the mountains!

And that's what's new in my world =)

An Open Letter to His Ex

What you so casually threw away, I've waited my whole life for.

Thank you.

Those two kids, full of love and laughter that you barely have time for, I can't have my own, so thank you for sharing yours with me.

It must be difficult to watch him move on and be happy while your plans crumble around you. But this was your choice, not his. With each choice comes consequence.

I'm grateful he looked within himself and found the strength you convinced him he did not have.

I'm grateful he believes in love so much that he was willing to trust me with his heart.

For you, I hope you find whatever it is that you're looking for. I hope you have the grace to recognize that he has made his choice, just as you did. And with that grace, I hope that you will step back so that we can move forward.