Now THIS is my kind of schedule!

As consolation for our postponed trip back east, I decided to work half days this week, with Friday off. Man, can I get used to this toiling until noon, finishing up my gym workout by 2, and home before dark! Now, if I can only figure out a way to do that at my current salary and benefits, life would be unbelievably good. :D

Brain / Body Workout

Music helps, but sometimes those minutes on the elliptical or stationary bike just drag on. So, imagine my delight when I discover not only can I read and work out on either of these two without the aid of Dramamine, but I can last for longer periods when I'm reading. Yesterday, I easily went 40 minutes on the elliptical. If I'd had the extra time, I believe I could've gone for an hour. This is amazing to me since only a few short months ago, I could barely make it to 12 minutes. :) Not only does the partnership help with my physical workout, but I seem to be able to pay attention to my reading better and retain more of what I've read.

Too bad we couldn't have ellipticals in the classroom back when I was in school. LOL

Surely this cannot be November in Oregon!

What a glorious drive in this morning...

Meandering hwy 47 dotted with frost-tipped evergreens opened up to wide open spaces and clear skies as I turned eastbound on hwy 26. With a full moon setting at my back and the glorious sunrise pointing the way, I couldn't have asked for a prettier trip. Cruising Brookwood as it crossed Evergreen, I was treated to multiple flocks playing overhead in various formations. Some headed east toward Portland, while others west for one last fly-by over the Hillsboro airport before turning their efforts toward warmer skies and their winter nesting grounds.

Truly a magical fantastical way to start one's day.