LIFE ENRICHMENT

My life has been so enriched since November 2022 - and it just keeps getting better :-)

The house is pretty much packed up now; all we have left to do is grab and box the few things we still need day-to-day, until the house sale closes.

Still downsizing, & packing things up; I cleared 3 large garbage bags of clothing from MY side of the closet … 'clothes horse' days are over.

We took periodic breaks between packing up, and stacking boxes to be hauled to the storage unit tomorrow morning. I like the curls in Holland's hair as it grows out a bit - he'll probably have me take the clippers to it sometime soon, but for the moment, I am enjoying running my fingers through the lengthening curls … and I'm really liking the headband effect when he's working ;-)

Love permeates the premises.

Excitement edges our convo's.

Joy is enriching both of our lives.

We are happy fun-loving weirdos ;-)

I am always asking, "How did I get so lucky?"; and Holland always replies, "It's not luck Val - it's a God thing; God planned me and you a long time ago: you just finally gave in." Then he laughs, grabs me, sits me on his lap - and says, "I know we're real busy right now Baby, but do you think you squeeze me in for a few minutes?" And I said, "I can. And I want a picture: you are wearing the bandana" ;-)

I burst out laughing when I saw the clowning smile he shot the camera. I didn't care that it was a smart-ass move: it's the bandana, and the crinkly eyes I want memorialized :-)

He'll eventually get comfortable with the camera.

A downtime moment, and I wanted a pic of Holland - he was grousing while lining up the shot; I told him 'I want a smile from you' - THIS mock-up is what he gave me … followed with "And that's enough of that"; he hates having his picture taken.

Garth Brooks & Trish Yearwood - 'Honey, Can You Squeeze Me In?' song:

 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRj3CwWpc3k)

Holland is good for me.

I am not grieving anymore.

My heart is happy again.

And I thank Elohim every minute of every day, for this man He prepared for me :-)

It is such a pleasure to share the joy of a New Life unfolding :-)

How to Find Joy in Your Everyday Life: (https://www.forbes.com/sites/nomanazish/2023/04/08/how-to-find-joy-in-your-everyday-life-according-to-psychologists/?sh=79369bae4199)

The Pursuit of Pleasure: (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-hypnosis/202303/the-pursuit-of-pleasure)

GETTING {FIT}

National Walking Day, today: Walking Workouts to Lose Weight:

 (https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/national-walking-day-rcna77959)

The first Wednesday in April is always National Walking Day, which happens to fall on this day - April 5 - this year.

Walking Goals …

I walk every day the weather permits; and Holland fixed the my digital treadmill so I can walk my paces when the weather is punkish :-)

Last month, Holland got it working … but, I can't take it with me.

10- to 30-minutes Walking Workouts Tips

And this morning, Holland said we'd be doing some hiking and electric mountain biking while we engage in our road gypsy life; I'm so glad he wanting to do these things with me ;-)

E-bike workouts are a great form of cardio because they get the heart rate going; they offer the same cardiovascular health benefits as a conventional bicycle. While e-bikes do come with a handy pedal-assist feature, it doesn't mean the pedals are useless.

The 10,000 Steps A DAY theory …

Forget Taking 10,000 Steps A Day; Here's the Number You Should Actually Be Focusing On:

(https://ourcommunitynow.com/news/forget-taking-10000-steps-a-dayheres-the-number-you-should-actually-be-focusing-on)

9 Exercises to Increase Strength & Mobility in Your Feet:

 (https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/9-exercises-feet-strength-and-mobility/ & https://asitisnutrition.com/blogs/health/9-foot-exercises-for-strengthening-flexibility-pain-relief)

Walking is a cardio exercise.

I am also going to be adding strength training exercise to the walking and biking activities :-)

I like to work my body; and Holland is game to start working his. Of course we won't get crazy - I'm 66, he's 60, so we'll be pacing ourselves and not overstressing our {senior} bodies ;-)

7 Body Recomposition Exercises to Melt Fat and Build Muscle:

(https://www.eatthis.com/body-recomposition-exercises-to-burn-fat-build-muscle/ & https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/yes-you-can-lose-fat-and-gain-muscle-at-the-same-with-this-strategy/)

I've already packed my dumbbells & kettlebell weights (48 lbs. worth in various weights) along with my floor mat; we are not going to be slouches on the road.