How has half of December disappeared already??? I'm feeling really good. Better than I have since my accident and that's coming up to 3 years January 12th. The gym thing is working out fantastically for me. I have gone every single day except Saturdays since my first workout on December 2nd. Which means that I completed day 12 today! I am noticing a huge difference in my body and also my mental state. Just the routine of going to the gym everyday has been good for me. That is something that is so different for me as I was never someone who 'did' routines. But now, since sustaining the brain injury, I've come to terms with the fact that I need them. It doesn't mean that I can't vary the routine sometimes, but I definitely need the routine! I find that having one is helping to improve my memory as well since doing something repetitively seems to make it stick.
I've been writing things in my daytimer so that I remember to write about them here. Not big things, just things that catch my attention.
For starters, Winnipeg is having a great winter so far. Sure it's -22C right now (today's high!) with a windchill of -31C but it's sunny and we still don't have snow on the ground! How great is THAT?! Seriously, the sidewalks and roads are bare! I love it!
Now here is something about Winnipeg in the winter. Even when we have cold snaps like this, life goes on pretty much as usual. As I drive to the gym I cannot tell you how many joggers, runners and dog walkers I pass. Even older people (I'm talking late 70s to late 80s) are still going out for their daily walks. Those who aren't up for the outside walking are at the gym. It is packed there every single day and it isn't all gym bunnies and muscle heads either. We're talking a LOT of seniors. Lots of people of all ages and fitness levels. It's fantastic. The seniors don't just use the walking track or the bikes either, we're talking about waiting for them to be done with the Nautilis machines so I can use them!
The Asper Campus has become a huge part of my routine with the gym being there. I go, do my workout then use the steam room, which feels especially good in this weather, then shower, dress and go to Schmoozer's Cafe for my lunch. By the time I'm done there my hair is dry and I'm on my way out the door to whatever else my day holds for me! Life is good.
Also, big news, Samuel and I are heading to Calgary to visit my other son Jonathan and his wife Michelle for a few days. I am SO excited. We leave the 21st and don't get home until the 2nd of January. How great is that? I'll also get to visit with some other friends which I'm really looking forward to.
All in all I have to say that I have a great life and feel very fortunate!
I hope that all of you are healthy & happy!
Barb
I've been writing things in my daytimer so that I remember to write about them here. Not big things, just things that catch my attention.
For starters, Winnipeg is having a great winter so far. Sure it's -22C right now (today's high!) with a windchill of -31C but it's sunny and we still don't have snow on the ground! How great is THAT?! Seriously, the sidewalks and roads are bare! I love it!
Now here is something about Winnipeg in the winter. Even when we have cold snaps like this, life goes on pretty much as usual. As I drive to the gym I cannot tell you how many joggers, runners and dog walkers I pass. Even older people (I'm talking late 70s to late 80s) are still going out for their daily walks. Those who aren't up for the outside walking are at the gym. It is packed there every single day and it isn't all gym bunnies and muscle heads either. We're talking a LOT of seniors. Lots of people of all ages and fitness levels. It's fantastic. The seniors don't just use the walking track or the bikes either, we're talking about waiting for them to be done with the Nautilis machines so I can use them!
The Asper Campus has become a huge part of my routine with the gym being there. I go, do my workout then use the steam room, which feels especially good in this weather, then shower, dress and go to Schmoozer's Cafe for my lunch. By the time I'm done there my hair is dry and I'm on my way out the door to whatever else my day holds for me! Life is good.
Also, big news, Samuel and I are heading to Calgary to visit my other son Jonathan and his wife Michelle for a few days. I am SO excited. We leave the 21st and don't get home until the 2nd of January. How great is that? I'll also get to visit with some other friends which I'm really looking forward to.
All in all I have to say that I have a great life and feel very fortunate!
I hope that all of you are healthy & happy!
Barb
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