What have you been doing?

I have been away for about a month.

It’s hard to write when you feel like your brain is in overdrive.

A couple of quick updates. Lily, Lucy and Tuna are living and playing well together. Tuna has claimed her spots in the house. Lays in the window to take in the sunshine and plays with her bigs and loves to tease them.

I have been working hard on listening to my heart and what I am thinking about.

We have been on Covid lockdown for almost a year now. I believe that Saturday marks the first diagnosed case a year ago here in Minnesota.

So I have been trying to focus on what did we learn. Or maybe I should say what I have I learned.

Being an introvert there are many reasons to enjoy some of the lock down. I have been able to work from home. I love this! I was a little worried about this but really this has been a game changer for me. I don’t miss catching every one’s germs in the office and worrying about bringing that home.

I have also had an almost a year break from the gym. I miss swimming. But I have focused on my walking/running and can a 5k without having to walk any of it. My next goal is for a 10k and chipping away at my time. My bike is down and waiting for some clear trails and warmer weather and of course there is the girls and checking out more hiking trails this summer. I will certainly be happy when I can add my swimming back into the rotation.

I miss band in person. Zoom rehearsals have been a real part of our year. But I miss being able to hear the people around me and the beautiful sounds we make together.

I miss hug’s. I miss seeing my friends and I have learned to treasure those times that we are able to get together.

I am so grateful that we came through Covid and 2020. With minimal loss in our family. I have friends that have lost so much.

If I learned anything in this past year. It was to embrace the unknown it becomes the known. Push yourself a little bit to get outside of your comfort zone. And of course this year reminds us every day that nothing is promised. Don’t be afraid to say I love you. I miss you.

Until next time,

Juli