Another October Daybook

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...
It rained last night, but I see the clouds have evaporated and we can look forward to a lovely day!  The dog dragged me out in the pre-dawn dark, and I expected rain, but it had stopped already and the balmy temps gave me hope for the day.

I am thinking...
About growing older, and eventually old, and how that's going to play out in real life.  I like to think that riding roller coasters and jumping on trampolines helps with the anti-aging mindset, but considering the effects they have on my spine, along with 2 rear-end collisions and the resulting whiplash, maybe those aren't good ways to stay youthful.

How do you maintain your youth, in mind if not in body?

I am thankful...
for having a way to channel my pain.  Last night as I sat in choir in a haze, I offered it up for someone that's suffering much more than I am and can't deal with their pain.  I'm sure I could also offer it in retribution for my own sins of which there are plenty.  (Retribution doesn't seem like the right word there---what is it?)

From the learning rooms...
It looks like today is a sick day.  Meg had a fever and sore throat yesterday; Pippo seems to have a fever today.  We don't have those very often where they're not capable of doing any work!

In the kitchen...
Since I was camping and didn't go to the store on Saturday, the fridge is kind of empty.  Good thing I'm leaving in a few minutes to go see our friendly farmer for milk and eggs and hit Trader Joe's!

I am wearing...
My new Vibrams!  I am so happy to have them finally!  Yes, they look goofy, but speaking of feeling youthful, they are so much better for my back than shoes with heels.  I feel younger, stronger, and straighter when I wear them!  And heck, more athletic even though I don't look it.

I am knitting...
Still not knitting.  :(  There's a sweater I want to make (for me!) but I don't want to spend the money right now, and I feel compelled to get rid of my stash---or at least trim it down a little---so I'm still crocheting washcloths.  Pretty soon, I think I'm going to give some away!

I am going...
To AHG tonight without my American Heritage Girl since she's sick.  It would be great to stay home, but being In Charge and having the keys means I have to go.

I am reading...
Bill Bryson's Thunderbolt Kid, which I keep calling Lightning Bolt Kid because it has a lightning bolt on the cover.  Would you call that a lightning bolt or thunderbolt?  It is lightning, but only causes thunder.   Whatever, I think he got the title wrong.

I am hoping...
No one else gets sick.

I am looking forward to...
Trying my first batch of kombucha in a week!  I've been wanting to make some for a while, because I love drinking it, but it costs too much at the health food store.  One of my friends just gave me a baby SCOBY, so it's fermenting as we speak.  That picture is exactly what mine looks like now!

I am hearing on my ipod...
The kids and I have been listening to the Once Upon a Time podcast from SQPN with Fr. Roderick.  He's really good about bringing out religious themes in this show.  Sometimes we get really frustrated with the things they obsess over and think we have all the answers.  It's a lot of fun.  :)

Around the house...
I've been decluttering the kitchen while the kids work.  I'm also still cleaning and re-organizing and putting away my camping gear.

One of my favorite things...
These days, it's walking since sitting is rapidly becoming a tiring, stressful, and painful activity.  So, my other favorite thing would be my giant, blue ball for sitting on since it helps me stretch and makes sitting more "active".

A few plans for the rest of the week...
AHG, co-op, fall piano competition, AHG fundraising.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

Ginormous rock overhanging the path on our hike into the canyon last weekend.

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