New Shoes Shows

Today I went running. I used some news shoes and they worked nicely. My other shoes probably have literally over a 1000 miles logged on them and they were definitely showing it and my feet were definitely feeling it when I ran in them. Maybe I will start running more often now that it doesn't hurt quite so much when I do now that I have some a better shoe.

Walk the Dog

Today I walked our dog. It is something I would like to do more often. It is good for both of us. While walking, a neighbor told my dog to be good and that he wasn't going to hurt him or me. That was comforting.

Lost Time

Today I went to pickleball for the first time in at least a week. My play showed it had been so long. I played the man singles. The first game was bad. Bad as in I didn't score a single point bad. After warming up and after such a thorough embarrassment, I won the next game. I think that was the only game I won all day, which was a good way to the end the rather bad day of pickleball.

Pressure Washing

Today I did some pressure washing. Actually, quite a bit of it. After hours of pressure washing, I was in need of one myself to clean off.

Drive Around

Today I did some work for my father. I mainly made trips back and forth picking up supplies, people, and food. I didn't mind though. It was nice to be able to help him out by just driving around.

Haircut Not Completely

Today I went swimming yet again. I also got a haircut and shaved off my beard. I was thinking of shaving my head bald again, but I didn't really want to get a massive sunburn on the top of my head which seemed inevitable if such an action was taken.

Swim More

Today I went swimming. It was very fun. I want to swim more often. Hopefully the weather will cooperate with such a request.

Run Around

Today I went running. Very early today. I honestly haven't been running nearly as often as I have historically, and I've been going shorter distances when I do go. This run, was long and uphill. My feet rebelled and were angry at my shoes and the constant pounding. It was nice to go running and a good way to finish my trip to Oregon. I'm very glad I didn't get any leg cramps on the drive home.

Gone

Today I am in Oregon. At least I assume that is where I will be as I am writing this before I leave. It will be nice to take a break from blogging today. Which is what I am doing by writing this in advance. Some might call this "cheating". However, it is my blog so I get to make the rules.

Road Trip

Today I am headed out with my brother on a road trip to Oregon. Once there, we will both head our own ways for a couple days. It will be nice to get out and do something.

Running Wild

Today I went running. It had been a couple days since I last went running. I would like to start running more. A little kid waved at me while I was running. I like to think I inspired him and maybe he will run someday. Either that, or maybe he was pointing at me because I looked funny and I was so out of it I thought he was waving.

Day Off

Today was one of those I wish I could redo. Not because anything terrible happened, but mainly because not much happened. Hopefully I will remember what I want to change and tomorrow and subsequent days will go differently.

Ticket Time

Today I decided to reward my painting efforts and buy some tickets to a Mariners game on eBay. Very good tickets. It had been quite some time since I last bought something on eBay. Unfortunately, there wasn't a last second frenzied bidding war but thankfully I won the tickets.

Yet Again

Today will basically be spent painting. All day. I'm not really looking forward to it. I think this will be the last day of saying this. At least I really hope so.

Big Boss

Today was a bit of a stressful day at the painting job. It started out with my boss's boss's boss wondering who I was and why I was at his house. Things didn't improve much from there. I am thankful for this job but will be very glad when it is over which hopefully is tomorrow.

More Paint

Today I did some more painting. There is still more to do. Tomorrow the job will hopefully be finished.

Pickleball and Painting

Today I went to pickleball. I wasn't close to making it at the 8:30am start time. I got a little more sleep than usual, but still not quite enough and didn't play quite as well as I can. I wish it didn't start so early in the morning. I also painted a master bedroom. I think I just might one day become a master master bedroom painter.

Floor no More

Today I did some indoor painting at a house my father is working at. It is very nice that they are putting in new carpet after the walls and ceiling are painted. This basically means the carpet is one big rag and it is okay to get paint on it. It still feels a bit wrong to get paint on the floor. I still try to avoid it even though it doesn't really matter. Some habits are difficult to break.

Times are Changing

Today I rode my bike to pickleball. I finally found out that pickleball starts at 8:30am, not 9:00am like I have thought all summer. I've been thinking I have been getting there just a bit late when I get there at 9:30am, but that is not at all the case. This morning, I got there earlier than I normally do, but still not near 8:30am. However, I didn't get too much sleep so I didn't play as well. Maybe next time I will get enough sleep and get there on time. That would be a first.

Run and Ride

Today I went running. I hadn't been running since I ran the 5K over a week ago. My little sister accompanied me on her bike. It was fun to have someone go running with me, even if they weren't technically running. It was also really nice that she carried my drink with her. Thanks sister!

World Cup of Ice Cream

Today I watched some of the World Cup Final while having a pizza lunch with the family. When it went to overtime, I decided to watch the rest of the game on a big screen at Costco and buy some ice cream. It was a nice way to watch the game. Too bad I will have to wait another four years to repeat this fun and delicious experience.

Happy Birthday Mom

Today is my Mother's birthday. Happy birthday Mom! Thanks for being a great mom and person. Last night I slept outside on the trampoline with my brother and sister. It was fun to fall asleep under the stars and it wasn't too cold during the night. I think it will have to happen more often, especially if the weather stays cooperative.

Swimming Weather

Today the weather was nice yet again. We went out the lake and went swimming. It was fun and a nice way to cool off during this hot weather. The raft we built last year is still working and a lot of fun.

Hot Day

Today it is hot again. I played pickleball this morning. I played the man and lost my first two games but won the last one we played. I think I am about to go swimming for the first time in quite some time.

Warm Weed Eating

Today it is very hot. It is about time it feels like summer. I did some weed eating this morning until it got too hot to continue. Thankfully, I was able to finish the job just a bit after I was feeling exhausted.

Fun Sun

Today I played pickleball. I've noticed how well I play is exponentially related to the amount of sleep I get the night before. My uncle and cousin are in town for a couple days from southern California. It looks like they may have brought up some nice weather with them.

Fireworks on the Fifth

Today I went to a "fourth of July" fireworks show. Obviously, it isn't the fourth. It was a pretty decent show with a good finale. While leaving a guy said to have a happy fourth, I felt like telling him I already did, and a happy fifth but I appreciated the sentiment and just said thanks.

The 4th

Today is the 4th of July. A day to watch other people light off fireworks and to have a barbecue.I hear some outdoor pickleball might even go down.

Race On

Today I ran my first official 5K. Last night, my father told me about one at the island he has been painting a house on. With little training in that distance or expectations, I decided I would go for it. It was two laps around the island. There were about twenty other runners and a bunch of walkers going one lap around the island. I ran until it hurt and then ran some more until I crossed the finish line. I ended up finishing in 19 minutes and 16 seconds and was second place overall. Not too bad.

Life in the Fast Lane

Game On

Today I played pickleball. The Man challenged me to a game of singles. It had been such a long time since we last battled, I didn't know how well I would do. I eventually won the first game, which means I did very well. Fatigue set in during the next two games which I lost, but in a respectable manner. Hopefully there will be many more such battles and occasional victories.