Thanks, 2016, for continuing to take peers, mentors and influencers from my life. I’m feeling those losses acutely, and am also grateful that my family & friends aren’t among them.

You will be shocked to learn that I rode my bike just 3 times in January. It wasn’t just the rain (I can always ride the trainer); it was also that stupid respiratory infection that had me down nearly 2 weeks and still  manifests in uncontrollable coughing with no warning.

Additionally, I’m working on renewing my real estate license, which is 45 hours that I need to do over a period of time. And the coursework is such that I actually have to read it. (If it’s a 3-hr. course credit I need to spend twice that studying before I take the test.)

So we’ve had a few sunny days lately and due to time constraints (buyers are ready to buy) and the license renewal I’ve had precious little time for fun. Walked the dogs because they don’t have a spin bike at the gym option. I miss my bike.

Time to wrap up the day, set up the coffeepot, and rest in anticipation of another busy day.