Step up

In the last few weeks I have not been myself. This last Monday I thought I could jump right into my belly dancing class and I would be fine.

As it was I did keep up, was I alright? Not really, I was sore and really tired later. The next day we took the dogs out for a walk. I did not do my 4 miles,just 2 this time.

I have to face facts, I can't just step up to my old routine. Not just yet. Taking it slow is the only way I can do this. Its not easy to admit to and its not fun to make this realization.

No what? I have been having fun reading some of the novels I have bought and never read. It was sad to hear of the passing of Harvey Pekar, I have one of his graphic novels, that I have never opened, let alone read. It maybe time to pull that out.

There is plenty to do around the house, I have been making Strawberry Jam and Oven Dried tomatoes in olive oil. This has been fun and handy. With my pasta I have a nice appetizer. With my crepes I have my jam as a nice filling.

No I have not abandon my exercise routine, just slowed down for my body to catch up. As it is with this heat wave no exercise past 10 am is recommended. Tomorrow, early with the dogs and it will be fine.