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| River helping me work on the shed roof (my foot is pressing down on one foot of the ladder to keep it in place) |
Monday I read, cleaned the kitchen with the kids, and fixed the hole in the shed roof. It's not professional grade, but it looks decent, so as long as no shingles blow off, we’re good.
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| the branch that fell on the shed roof |
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| Jeremy's patch job- the Gorilla tape actually did a decent job staying on the shingles |
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| the stick is still in the upper hole that had to be patched |
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| one of the branches punched through inner plywood ceiling |
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| all patched up |
Tuesday after the boys' music lessons we went on a short hike. The mid-70s weather was much nicer than what we've been having.
After lunch I drove Jeremy to the VA med center for his back shot, which took most of the afternoon, as it does. We go back too late for karate as a result. I spent the evening fixing my sales page and back end of things- I'd updated my prices in one spot, but there's like 4 or 5 other spots that I had to do it as well, for 6 different items, and I hadn't realized that when I was working on it last week. I was repetitive and frustrating, but once I figured out what needed to be done, it wasn't so bad. I also had to spend some time on customer support chat to figure out how to do one aspect of the changes I was trying to make. Lots of fun.
Wednesday we did schoolwork in the morning, then I paid bills (my favorite task ever 🙄) and caught up on the miscellaneous tasks that I've been putting off. I feel like I'm forever trying to stay on top of things and failing miserably. ah well.
I took the kids to karate, but Jeremy had to skip since his back was still sore from the shots.
The depression has eased considerably. I'm diffusing Balance every night, plus I put it on my skin at least twice a day. I've also been using my BioMat most nights and I've used my infrared light a couple times.
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| the first version of my cross body bag |
In the evening we had our YW activity, which was a pool party. It was a cooler day, so not great, but the girls had fun, staying in way longer than we (the adult leaders) thought they would.
It was another narcolepsy day: I was super tired and struggling all day. I still haven't gotten back on track with my carbs. It requires extra mental effort and energy to plan and prepare the proper meals and I just haven't been in a place to do that. I need to though. My body would definitely appreciate it.
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| the second version of my cross body bag |
We worked on some self defense moves this week. Tuesday Ocean was my partner (usually he's with Jeremy and I'm with Sunshine or another middle age mom), which meant I didn't get a lot out of the practice sessions in class. Friday I got to work with Jeremy, another guy in the class, and one of the male instructors. It was much more realistic, and kind of fun and empowering. Usually when we practice we're practicing movements without making contact. This time we were kneeing and punching pads as part of the exercise. I think that was the part that was empowering- actually making contact.
These movements are for if someone is pushing you around: After the first push, you say "Stop, don't push me again!" If they come at you again, you use your arms to sweep their arms to the side as you step in the other direction. At that point, you throw a knee in their groin or stomach and follow up with a back fist to the temple and a reverse punch to the solar plexus, then you step away and disengage.
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| inside the 2nd cross body bag, the first didn't have any pockets |
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| we'll move the shelter back next week after we get the clearing in front of the vehicles leveled and gravel spread |
Weekly Mileage
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