Monday, February 27, 2023

An Almost Cranky Day ~ Monday 02.27.23

Today was a interesting day. I woke up on the wrong side of the bed and was just generally out of sorts most of the day. I did make it outside for a walk on my morning break (thank you Danelle!) and I was so excited because I thought I was going to be able to take another walk at lunch. However after changing into my walking clothes and donning my parka I discovered that it was raining quite a bit harder than I thought. This did not help my rather cranky mood . . . I really wanted and needed that walk. I returned to my office, changed back into my work clothes, and dove into work. I promised myself that if I could make it home by 6pm I would do a strength workout at the Logan Sanctuary home gym. I ended up being able to get home just before 6pm and managed to muster the discipline to change into my workout clothes. After a fair amount of grumbling I got started and once I was in the groove I felt so much better. I ended up doing a full round of exercises and then 3.50 miles on my treadmill. I even unearthed a few of the leftover boxes from my move last year and started unpacking, emptying, sorting, throwing out, adding to the giveaway pile, and putting away. Thanks to endorphins and accomplishing a small piece of my highly procrastinated to-do tasks, what seemed like a very cranky day ended with feeling amazing.

3.50 miles in 55:16 ~ 7,050 steps
Photos taken during a break between rain storms on Saturday ~ February 25, 2023
Ukiah, CA 
📷 MissMaryLogan ~📱Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

Snow Day in Ukiah ~ Thursday 02.23.23

Snow in Ukiah is a rare occurrence. Seems like it happens about once a decade and even then it's rare that much of it sticks to the ground. So when it snowed today it felt like a festive occasion and I was excited, happy, full of wonder, wishing I had the day off to wander around and take photos. I am grateful to have captured a few shots at the beginning and end of the day. 

When I got up in the morning I was glad to see the roads were snow free and not icy so I could drive to work safely. I was kind of disappointed that by early afternoon most of the snow on grass and rocks and trees had melted. However, I had not considered the possibility that it would snow later in the afternoon and stick. By the time I left work at 6pm it had snowed again and this time it had stuck to the roads. 

Soooooo, I was today-years-old the first time I ever drove in snow. Luckily I live pretty close to my office and there wasn't much traffic so I could go really slow. Backing up my driveway and into my garage was an adventure but I did it all by myself and felt pretty accomplished.

Thursday ~ February 23, 2023
Ukiah, CA
📷 MissMaryLogan ~📱Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 

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The cherry blossom tree in front of my office at 6:50am Thursday 02.23.23
In front of my office at 6:50am Thursday 02.23.23
In front of my office at 6:50am Thursday 02.23.23


My CR-V at 6:15pm Thursday 02.23.23
My CR-V at 6:15pm Thursday 02.23.23
My CR-V at 6:15pm Thursday 02.23.23
My CR-V at 6:15pm Thursday 02.23.23
Inside my CR-V at 6:15pm Thursday 02.23.23
Inside my CR-V at 6:15pm Thursday 02.23.23
The drive home from work . . . First time I've ever driven in snow 😳❄️
Thursday 02.23.23
My CR-V in the garage after the drive home from work
6:45 am Thursday 02.23.23
6:30pm Thursday 02.23.23
My mini roses and daffodils at 6:30pm Thursday 02.23.23
Front yard at 6:30pm Thursday 02.23.23
Backyard at 6:30pm Thursday 02.23.23
Backyard at 6:30pm Thursday 02.23.23

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Daily Wandering ~ Wednesday 02.22.23

I was able to get out for a full length Daily Wandering today with my beautiful walking buddy Laurie. It's always rejuvenating get out in the fresh air and spend time chatting and laughing with her. I'm grateful our schedules worked out to do it on our usual day since it's the last day the weather will allow for much outdoor activity . . . I'm usually up for walking even in the cold, but the next week will be a little too cold even for me ❄️

3.12 miles in 53:17 ~ 6,398 steps 
Wednesday ~ February 22, 2023
Ukiah, CA
📷 MissMaryLogan ~📱Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Daily Wandering ~ Tuesday 02.21.23

Today's lunchtime exercise included a strength workout at home in addition to a short Daily Wandering. It sure was blustery out there! I was glad to finally get outside with my new phone/camera and take a few shots in between the giant raindrops. I'm looking forward to a longer walk and more time to check out and play with all the features on this awesome new camera 💙
Added Bonus: So excited my favorite tree is starting to bloom! Yay for Spring and plum/cherry blossoms! 🌸

1.51 miles in 26:51 ~ 3,156 steps
Tuesday ~ February 21, 2023
Ukiah, CA
📷 MissMaryLogan ~ 📱 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

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Sunday, February 12, 2023

Daily Wandering ~ Superbowl Sunday 02.12.23

It was 72° this afternoon with a beautiful blue sunshiny sky, how could I stay inside?! I enjoyed the scents of freshly mowed grass, charcoal briquettes warming, BBQ food cooking. I also noticed lots of trees and plants covered with buds. Flower season is right around the corner and I'm so excited! I even left my doors and windows open for a few hours to bring that gorgeous fresh air into the house . . . Lexi was extra happy about that. So glad I ventured out on this early spring like day.

4.21 miles in 1:12:06 ~ 8,496 steps
Superbowl Sunday ~ February 12, 2023
Ukiah, CA
📷 MissMaryLogan ~📱Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

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