Turkey Time ‘Fessions

 

Well, well, well. 

How is almost December? And how are we back at the ‘fessional, already?

Does time, indeed really fly when you’re having fun? Or just when you’re busy? Both?

Anyways, in keeping with this monthly ritual, I’m gonna lay it out there and share a few ‘fessions with you.

Here goes…

Do you remember all my pretty orchids? The “big” multi-bloomed one is still in full bloom, so that’s all good. The other two, though, have both lost their beautiful blooms and have moved into their respective hibernation phases. It’s all good, though I have to orchidfess the temptation is ever-so-strong to buy another to fill the “blooming void” (but I’m successfully resisting..so far..). 

On the verge of dropping its blooming beauties…

Some of you may have seen that I ran the Des Moines Turkey Trot yesterday. After a warm and beautiful weekend, the temps had been declining. As a result, Thursday’s temps were looking cold! But the sky was also looking sunny. Amazingly, those five miles felt really good after the first mile or so (ahem, it was a long, gradual incline with numerous walkers to zig-zag around). What’s crazy? I gotta trotfess that I didn’t realize I never felt cold until after I’d finished running. That’s right, you heard it here first.

     

Since we’re chatting about running, it’s only appropriate we chat about the Runner’s World Winter Run Streak. For the past 12 years, it’s been a yearly staple. Last year was my first year streaking in my new town (that recap is HERE), and it went well. Given the state of my “recovering” body, I think it’s in my best interest to take a pass for 2025. Who knows, the daily runs (most of which are only 1-milers) could be what my body needs to keep things loose. Or, all the daily pavement pounding (because there wouldn’t be any treadmill options) could do more damage, or prolong the healing (at the very least). That said, I’m gonna runfess that I’m not feeling any FOMO! I do plan to come up with another fitness alternative (daily cycling? elliptical? ab roll-outs? Stay tuned!).  

After being in my house for 20 months, I still had not found a place to display all (or most, LOL) of my race medals (I know, #FirstWorldProbs). Just recently, I had the Aha Moment to utilize the dead space by my mirrors in my Sweat Den Down Under (aka, the basement). It’s nothing fancy or chic, but it’ll do for now. This is maybe only a third of my hardware, so it’s still a work in progress. Can I swagfess that I kind of like it?   

The before and after…thus far

Lastly, I broke code and put up my Christmas tree last weekend. I typically do it on the Wednesday night, before Thanksgiving. I had some downtime on Sunday, so I thought, “Why not?” Honestly, it’s not a huge tree, so it didn't take long. I want to add some ornaments and more ribbons, so that’s a work-in-progress as well (there’s a lot of that going on). Let me treefess that I’m excited to have my Christmas decorating started!

Okay then. The ‘fessions have been placed before you, my “soles” have been cleansed, and I’m ready for December to make its entrance. 

You’ve heard my “fessions, now it’s your turn. Do you have any to share? 

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