I learned how to do my own eyebrows. I used to get them threaded every few months.

I realize that I have to do upkeep very few days which only takes a second or two.

I'm starting seeds indoors this year. So far so good.

I also finally managed to secure an appointment for the vaccine. First shot is on Friday.

My kudos to me was a big one. I was allowed inside and upstairs to my Moms apartment. It had been one year and one day since I'd been allowed admittance and could see her other than at a screened window.

Her hearing aids were lost and staff couldn't find them. I begged to come inside - her world becomes very small not hearing. I offered to show my vaccination card, double mask, use the stairs not elevator - anything to be let in. I could truthfully say neither DH nor I had taken any unnecessary risks of exposure all year long.

They let me in, armed with a flashlight and a lot of determination. I found the aids, one was broken and DH was able to get an immediate repair nearby. Best of all, I spent three hours in her apartment with her and if I understand my last email from her care coordinator, I can sign in going forward, go to her upstairs.

Even though I walk regularly and hike through our trails, I can't get my weight off. My exercise classes that I was attending 3xweek last year aren't going to be starting any time soon (maybe never)?

My livingroom isn't large enough to do a lot of workout but I found some YouTube videos that I'm enjoying. One video I'm really enjoying is getting 3,000 steps in, with Latin music. They instructor is real eye-candy too. I'm sweating when I'm done.

Oh Morz, that is wonderful! You all must be so happy to be able to spend time together. Hmm, what was the point in getting people vaccinated if they can't have visitors? I know, the variants.....

But honestly, people are so darned lonely.

Dh and I have made a good start on cleaning out the garage. It's going to take several more days and we're not very speedy, but that's ok. I have an appointment on Thurs. to take in hazardous waste and dead electronics. Housecleaners will check out other things, then off to Goodwill with miscellanea.

Dh and I have been ticking some things off the to do list. We took the ladder outside and removed the old bird nest from the gutter. It hasn't rained yet, but hopefully, this means it is no longer blocked. From there, the ladder went upstairs. I started painting. I only have the ceiling and cutting in left to do in my guest bedroom. I should have finished yesterday, but got distracted by my back gardens. I trimmed up some stuff and then dh decided to trim some stuff and we both pulled spring weeds. It looks 100% better. I had to go do my volunteer stuff today. Dh called around to see if we could get someone to come in and fix the wall and ceiling from the leak. I had called all of the other repair guys. It feels good to get this stuff done.

The only thing I can think of is I have lost weight during the pandemic, go figure!! Also both kids at home for dinner, I love to bake and cook!

I ruined so much of my office furniture by cleaning it ( took paint off). I figured out each drawer front had two screws, took them out, took each drawer front home, painted them, and took them back. Once screwed back on, brand new cabinets! Whew. I righted the wrong I caused.

I picked up about fifty glass marbles from my mother’s lawn. Evidently there was a glass vase outside with marbles in the bottom. It froze and broke over the winter, spewing marbles everywhere. One of those would have been like a bullet if shot through a lawnmower. Hope I didn’t miss one. Kudos to all of you!

I quit turning my undies inside out!

We helped DD clear out the privet from about 50 feet of hedgerow. What's left will finally get its full share of sunlight and rain, so while it's sparse now, it should fill in nicely by the end of summer. I'm glad I don't have to face that kind of job every day!

I finally planted grass in the mud patches out back. I probably need more seed.

My hubby and me usually always have a project going on. I always say if we don't have a project we find one to do. Last summer my hubby remodeled one of the sheds at our camp into a play house for our granddaughters. Since the weather warmed up yesterday we started to paint the inside. I am staining the floor tomorrow and that should be the end of that project. Also my hubby went to the lumberyard to get some scrap lumber to build some bird houses. The guy gave him so much lumber for $10 that he built 11 bird houses yesterday. I had to laugh when I seen all the bird houses. I told him that was a lot of bird houses and he just laughed and said we have a lot of birds.

Something I'm proud of. I exercise most days of the week by walking 3 miles and then doing pool exercises for about 40 minutes. I stopped going to the gym with Covid. Who needs the gym? I walked 83 miles in the last 30 days. I wonder if I can squeak uo to 90.. BTW the Wooftrax app tracks walking Every times you walk you raise money for a shelter of you r choice.

I baked and sent goodies to DS and grands via UPS. Pricey, yes, but so worth sharing with loved ones. Bonus that I got lovely messages of appreciation in return!

I took some time using TurboCad in Cathedral City to redesign what is currently the bar/sewing area there, and this is not an easy drafting program to use, but it was only $200 and has all the features I need - I think. I still have not yet figured out how to use paper space vs model space, and so I've been printing from model space, which is not ideal.

Anyway, we cleared out enough space in our garage there that we can now move the bar (which we do not use) into the garage and replace it with a small cabinet that was left there by the PO. The cabinet is small and will provide storage that I need for my sewing area, and we will take a trestle style dining table that we have in storage here in L.A. for me to use as my sewing table, and it can also be used as a dining table, since the area where the bar is now is really supposed to be a dining room.

We will keep the bar, since it is a nice piece of furniture and matches the bar table we have in the breakfast nook, but we really have too many barstools, although we do have room to store excess barstools in the garage. We will take a couple of dining chairs that we have in storage in L.A. to Cathedral City as well.\

We might want to move the bar back into the house if we decide to rent it, but we will have to see how the dining table looks in the house first. The good thing about the dining table is that it can easily be disassembled for flat storage, and it is solid wood - it is not from Ikea. It is an extremely sturdy table and does not wobble, unlike the dining table we have here in L.A., which we use for aesthetic reasons.

I stopped going to the gym over one year ago after going daily for years. Instead, I hike the Appalachian trail every day for 3 1/2 - 4 miles. Even though restrictions are lifted, I don't feel comfortable going back to the gym. Besides, the woods are much prettier than a smelly gym.

I am down almost two jean sizes since Covid. The current ones are getting baggy. On my ride today the 3 of us, me, my mentor and his right hand employee were chatting, and I realized just how much I accomplished this past year. On our trail rides we ride as equals. I'm no longer singled out as needing any special care. LOL Two weeks ago I dropped my stirrups another hole. My stumpy legs haven't grown longer but I am so much more supple and flexible, have strengthened my core, and sitting so much deeper now. Horse people will understand why it's a big deal to me. ;-)

I have been working on a little side porch off one of our patios. The outdoor rugs, the corner chaise and the pillows are all coming together so nicely. I'm happy with my soon be little outdoor reading spot.

DH painted the family room and is back to working on the house and taking pride in his work. Big accomplishment for him. He felt he'd lost his mojo last year and felt pretty hopeless for a time. He's back to using his skills and has his self esteem back.

Wildchild you've mentioned riding a number of times. You know, there are some horse lovers here......waving my hand in the air.

I'd absolutely love to see pics.

Well Jasdip no pics of me but I do have a couple of "my" horse. This is the girl that got me through Virtual Tevis this year. Due to Covid they did Tevis as a virtual challenge open to all. Usually it is 100 miles in 24 hours. Virtual was 100 miles in 100 days. Rule was it had to be on the same horse. I am blessed with a mentor who gave me this horse for the 3 months. We dealt with trail closures, fire and smoke and once rode under dark red sky in the afternoon. Since she is a lesson horse we had to ride around schedules we had little control over at times. I had to cut what was to be my last ride for miles to the finish short one day with just eight tenths of a mile to go. I came back the next day and made it up in the arena. This red mare (American Quarter Horse) has spunk! I still ride her. She still tests me, she can throw a great tantrum that would rival a toddler, but she also takes care of me. She's honest.

She lived a good portion of her life as a broodmare before her new life as a school and trail horse. She can be stubborn and opinionated. In the last two months we've ridden 100 miles of mountain trails through the forest. This old girl gets the honor of being called a Tevis horse. The honor is hers, I had the crazy idea of entering her, but she allowed me to get the job done.

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This flea bitten gray Arabian was the first mare who taught me to ride along with a good dose of patience and horsemanship. She has the thinking brain of an Arabian and the willfulness of a boss mare. LOL We not only rode but did a great deal of groundwork and what is commonly known as natural horsemanship. This was when I was doing English riding. She had to be sold due to Covid when my instructor lost her business. The young woman who bought her will be doing endurance with her. She has a good home. She's the queen amongst her gelding herd now.

Thank you WC!! I love seeing pics of horses. I also love your western saddle!

I'm going out to my friend's barn tomorrow to help with her horses. She doesn't need my help she knows that I love horses and I'm always willing to fork stalls, lug water, groom etc.

2 of them are older 30 and 32 yrs old so she doesn't ride them anymore, but I love grooming them.

The other is a huuuuge heavy breed......a Shire. She's gentle and 19 yrs, but she is also very wilful. My friend does ride her (English) and she tries to unseat her. But I like grooming her as well, watching carefully that her huge foot doesn't crush mine.

Horse care is the best therapy in the world. Some mares really do live up to their reputations. But I am partial to mares. They're smart, and sometimes you have to find a way to make them think everything you ask of them is really their own idea. LOL