Walkies

This infernal heat is still with us causing much discomfort and general unhappiness in our house, though I dare say other people are loving it. It's not as hot as it was yesterday, but it's still an uncomfortable 29 degrees outside with the humidity rising - I know we're in for several uncomfortable nights ahead and I'm oh so glad we've got air conditioning in the bedroom, but even that seems to struggle for a while before it kicks it's arse into action.

Despite the weather and using it as an excuse not to go to the gym I buckled up my shoes and donned my tracksuit and got myself down there... and I'm not going to say "hey, it went great, I could have kept going for ever" because it simply wasn't the case. Every step I took, or weight I lifted or sit up I did took every ounce of my will power. The little voice in my head was in overdrive telling me to quit every moment, so much so I turned the volume up on my headphones to drown the whining blighter out good and proper. So hard work it was, but I managed to do it and saved my own sanity by not giving up on myself.

After I've finished at the gym I then head over to the supermarket as I fancy doing some baking at some point this week. I've seen a nice recipe for some muffins I'd like to try out but as ever I don't have the ingredients required. Of course it's never as easy as just going to get what you need and it all being there. I can't find any wheat bran on the shelves and so opt for wheat germ instead. I've no idea if they are the same sort of thing, but it will have to do since there is a distinct absence of a health food store in our town which probably would stock such an item.

By the time I've shopped and returned home the rest of the afternoon is donated to the "do nothing" charity I've been supporting for some time now, and in the evening both Phil and I take Rupert out for his second walk - a bit further this time and in unfamiliar territory. Funny, he's happy as larry on the route I took him yesterday but as soon as we passed the invisible boundary of the unknown he wasn't so sure of his footing.

Posted by Abi on the July 20, 2006 10:46 PM