A Little Rest And Restoration

This summer, I have been noticing more blog posts on self care.

This might be something in the air, or possibly just something that I have been noticing more as I realize I needed to take care of myself after some very tiring months.

I’ve been working on resting up on the weekends, and trying to “fill my cup” during my time off. I have relearned some lessons, and had some insights on new ones. It was interesting to me, to consider how simple (and relatively inexpensive) the features are that lead to such a lovely time.

I thought it might be helpful to me (and maybe the reader) to reflect on the things that one can do to restore energy and good mood. Some are things that you decide to do in the short term, and some are the results of decisions you make in prior years.

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Fitness Log #248 And Friday Firsts

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 4 years, and plan to continue doing so.

I started the Friday Firsts sections as a way of keeping track of some of my “firsts” as I dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. Things seem to be settling down, but I will keep it for now–more as a way to be aware and thankful of what is happening in my life.

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Hotels.com Has Become One Key

In the past month, I have been seeing a number of e-mails in my inbox about One Key. Apparently, this is a new rewards program that is lumping the rewards for Hotels.com, Expedia, and VRBO all together.

As a moderately enthusiastic user of Hotels.com for over a decade, I thought it might be a good idea to see what all of these changes mean for an occasional traveler.

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Fitness Log #247 And Friday Firsts

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 4 years, and plan to continue doing so.

I started the Friday Firsts sections as a way of keeping track of some of my “firsts” as I dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. Things seem to be settling down, but I will keep it for now–more as a way to be aware and thankful of what is happening in my life.

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Fitness Log #246, Friday Firsts And Fabulousness, And Monthly Goals

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 4 years, and plan to continue doing so.

I started the Friday Firsts sections as a way of keeping track of some of my “firsts” as I dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. Things seem to be settling down, but I will keep it for now–more as a way to be aware and thankful of what is happening in my life.

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