First Friday of the year. If it was an ordinary Friday or a non-snow-day Friday, I would be indulging myself in First Friday events. But alas that is not possible. Today is a colder day than it was on Monday but it did snow less than it was then. So hopefully things will calm down back to normal sooner. But oh man, people were stranded on i-95 for hours.
My back is weirdly hurting today and I have nothing of sort that should ache it, which makes me think I just need to stretch and also I have not been working out as much because of hurting myself but I want to get back into it starting Sunday. Also, my cycling freeze ended today, so I will be able to get back into it.
Also, I see why people are starting to get skeptical of CDC and the government. The messaging has been all over the place really. But this isn't about politics and policy it's more to do with my personal life.
I have been thinking a lot about my friendship with Mark lately and I am so proud of where we are today and it's insane to think how far I have come. But a part of me is worried or a little worried about what will happen when either one of us gets in a relationship, because realistically, once we are with other people it will be odd to mention of ya this is one of my best friends, but just so you know, he/she was an ex and someone I dated for almost a year. Granted that was almost 5 years ago now. It is really insane how much we have both been through in that time, and also just recalling when we were in NYC this time 5 years ago, the world was such a different place, does bring a sense of nostalgia. It was also the last winter my mother was alive. It is such a weird thing to make note of, but I just often go back and think of before/after scenarios. I am not sure if everyone else does that but I think they do. I also realize that I reflect more than normal people. So who knows.
Continuing on, what is on today’s agenda. I am going to make beef dumplings finally today or I might make a beef and bell pepper dish. Although I am feeling beef dumplings. Next, I plan on finishing one of my books today or getting close to finishing it. Also, at some point take a bath and just relax. Additionally, write my second blog. I have also realized right now since I have so much time, I am over-excited to read a lot, which I have realized is not fun to everyone but it is to me. I am close to finishing my second book, and we are only one week into the year, crazy right? I do know that when the semester starts though, I will lose all this momentum, but for now, I am enjoying it.
