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Social Distancing Update

I'm sooo, sooo happy it's finally Spring and that the temps are getting warmer!! It makes this social distancing thing so much better when I can get outside. January and February are usually the worst months of the year for me, but they actually weren't absolutely horrible this year and went by pretty fast. We didn't have a bad winter at all-I don't even think it snowed once...so that made it even better.
The last few weeks, we have had some really nice weather, and it has been SO good for my soul!
I was in desperate need of some nature and sunshine therapy.

 It was a really nice last weekend, and I spent most of it outside. I even got some tan lines! I really missed my park and neighborhood walks, so I'm enjoying getting those in again. One day last week I went to the park and walked and read a book in the woods, and it was so relaxing!

Since I'm not working right now, I've been watching Damon's kids when he works on Thursdays and Fridays, so that keeps me busy! We spent a lot of time playing outside last week, riding bikes, drawing with chalk, and having pic-nics in the yard. We also went to the park and hiked and played in the creek, which was lots of fun!


I've also spent my time getting my workouts in. I'm really thankful I have some weights and a barbell in my garage and a dip/pullup station at Damon's. Yes, I miss the gym, but it's nice to be able to workout outside in the fresh air and get creative with my workouts. I've still been alternating upper and lower body most of the time, but sometimes I'll throw a full body workout in there. Kinda following a plan, but I switch it up a little, too. Definitely need my workouts for my sanity and something to pass the time! Well, that's all for now. I'll catch up again soon!




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