It's been a busy time. In my last post I was talking about new goals I have set for myself. I have to say I am right on track. I work out most every day. I have a yoga routine and then I get on the stair-stepper. I get out and go hiking whenever the weather cooperates on the weekends. I have come a long way in the past nine months.
I usually go hiking at Mother Neff State Park and do a 2.25 mile hike. I do however when I have a long weekend go further afield and do 4-6 mile hikes. Colorado Bend State Park has some good trails. I went back in November and I am going again this weekend. Fantu is joining me on this hike, it should be fun. Back in December to celebrate my my 65th Birthday I went to Enchanted Rock and summited "the rock" and then did the 3.5 mile base loop trail. I then treated myself to two nights in Kerrville and a second day of hiking at Lost Maples Natural Area and then in Kerrville along the river, for a total of 8 miles. I was so proud of these accomplishments as I had struggled on a few hikes when I was in Alaska last August. I have upcoming trips planned for Cloudcroft N.M. this Spring, and Colorado in the Autumn. In 2025 I hope to take on some long hikes in Big Bend National Park and then hopefully to travel to Peru to take on the Inca Trail in the Autumn. I will decide on that after I go to Colorado as I plan on attempting the Manitou Incline and possibly Mt. Democrat a 14'er that is one of the easier ones to do. If I can do those successfully I feel fairly confident that I can succeed on the Inca trail. Success on the Inca trail will increase my chances of successfully hiking to Everest Base Camp.
Mentally I am doing great In the past year I have read a number of Thich Nhat Hanh's writings on Buddhist philosophy. I meditate regularly, but my meditation sessions are usually fairly short. I am living more mindfully and doing better at living in the moment and not dwelling on the past of worrying about the future. I recently found my own closure to the past trauma's caused by Alan. It took time as I had always expected to get the closure I needed from him, but with his death I had to search for it within myself. It was such a breakthrough moment that felt as though I was freed. I am still single and loving it. I love the independence and solitude. It suits my introverted personality. I now have less than 23 months until I retire and the weeks are flying by. I would love to already be there as it gets harder all the time to come into work. I just want to be outdoors and on the trails. Hiking is my addiction.
All my kids are doing well. They are fully functioning adults, and are living lives that bring a good amount of happiness and joy to them and those around them. Still no marriages or additional grandkids on the horizon. I am good with that. My only grandson will graduate high school this May. I cannot believe that he is that old. He is a good kid and has overcome some difficult things. I am so proud of how wonderful he is.
So life is good, it in fact better than good. IT IS WONDERFUL!
A few pictures from my hikes this past year.
Grizzly Bear in Alaska
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