So I went to bed early last night, and I actually put down the damn Kindle and turned out the light before it got very late. I slept like a log, woke up early, and felt FANTASTIC. The older I get, the more I love a good night's sleep.
It was chilly when I got out the door to go hiking - 27 degrees. I figured it was an excellent opportunity to try out my new winter hiking boots. The verdict? I don't think they make great hiking boots. After three miles, both my feet were feeling blistery. It doesn't seem to be very easy to tie the boots such that they're snug in the right places. They're too warm for hiking, I think. Although the waterproof feature was very nice when I hit icy puddles.
I'll probably give them another try with different socks and/or insoles, but as of right now I'm thinking I'll either send them back or just not plan on wearing them for long distances. They'll be fine boots for shoveling, visiting the horse in the snow, and other winter activities. But for less money I could get fully waterproof Muck boots.
Pretty shortly after I got started I warmed up to take off my down jacket. I put on a wind shirt, and combined with my wicking shirt and stretch polarfleece top it was enough to keep me warm. In fact I was sweating pretty vigorously. I didn't realize it until I pulled my phone out of my breast pocket and found it wet. Woopsie!
My butt, however, started freezing within minutes, so I pulled my down skirt out of my daypack and stepped into it. Worked like a charm. I'm going to try not to be without one of these skirts for future cold hikes. I wore it the whole time, plus out to lunch afterward. It's not the most stylish look, but my butt really doesn't care.
By the time I finished a circuit of the park, it was up to 35 degrees and felt comparatively balmy. My legs were totally up for another loop, but my feet were bitching about their new blisters. I had swapped the winter boots for my regular Keen hiking boots about three miles in, but the damage was already done. I decided to take pity on the feet and call it a day.
Home earlier than I expected to be, and with a steadily worsening neck ache (why? I have no idea) I decided to pursue one of my favorite hobbies - midday napping. I let a hot shower beat down on me, and then I warmed up the bed with my awesome heated mattress pad and climbed in. I was out in seconds. Oh that felt good. I was blissful. And the nap totally did the trick, too. My neck shut up and got back to business as usual.
This evening I ate irresponsibly. I was in the mood for bread and fruit, so that's what I had. Rainier cherries, and Italian bread with margarine and honey. And then sea salt caramel flavor gelato. (I ate before going to the grocery so I have no excuse. That's what looked good to me. Is it possible I could have a sea salt caramel deficiency?)
Right now I'm trying to decide between TV and the Kindle. TV is a crapshoot. Sometimes I find something awesome, like the special on Mayan hieroglyphs I saw last week. (Sometimes I don't!) Plus, I could have cats all over me while I watched. But I already know I have something good on the Kindle. On the other hand, if I go to the Kindle there's no element of delightful surprise.
Either way, it's probably a win.
Today is going down in the books as a good one. I hope that yours was good too.
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