Last week I pulled a hamstring during a warmup series and couldn’t workout for three days due to this and some stomach thing the kids had. So many obstacles- but then that’s what makes a good workout…getting over them. I like to workout about an hour almost everyday, plus stretching before and after, to maximize the effort. An hour running, cross-training, a spin class, or any of a variety of strength based efforts is enough time for body, and mind, and spirit to link up and GO! Achieving this, the time is spent training, and not straining. Those alpha waves are worth the effort. So is realizing when your body does need a break and not expecting more than it can deliver. We are only human.
Personal Space
No titles for my current picture, something about a path and serenity, but I am still working on it. Having invested all of my efforts into pen and pencil up till now, any previous efforts with color were just that, an effort. But I been thoughtful and gentle in my approach to this picture and I feel as rewarded as when I ink or pencil. I will be posting a picture progression of the progression of this picture, as suggested by my accomplished and creative husband.
Ballet and Apples
Another activity-filled weekend with the family.
When we went to the St. Paul Arts Crawl the other day, there was a woman handing out flyers for the opening of a new season of Ballet Minnesota to be celebrated with a free ballet. We definitely had to see it and called for tickets to the Saturday afternoon show.
The show was Beethoven’s 9th at the Fitzgerald Theater. All of us really enjoyed it. For Denna and Corwin’s first time sitting through such a presentation they did a great job. Was wonderful to see them tapping their feet to the music while rapt in the visual display.
On Sunday, we decided to go out for some Halloween pumpkins. After a bit of web searching, we found Minnetonka Orchards. Was a short trip and perfect weather. The kids picked out four pumpkins, one for each of us. Unfortunately, at $4 each for entry, 43 cents a pound for pumpkins, and $25 for a bag of u-pick apples it added up to a notable price. We then spent the rest of the afternoon picking apples, pressing cider, hayrides, and a small children’s play area. Now just to find a night this week to carve our pumpkins and make some pie… I was thinking about using a recipe from My Home Cooking’s Apple Pie Site.
Sharpie decor
I have drawn (and painted) on the walls before, but not exactly to this scale.