I've been making headway on paper files and computer data, on hot days. I used to think I was about 90% done going through everything I own. Now, I realize I don't think I was even half done if you go by number of items. Actually, now I'm thinking I may have 90% to go. It's amazing how much I've collected in terms of data and for me, paper. I've been making good progress on getting my photos organized. And for files, I've gotten a filing cabinet down to two partially full paper boxes. One box for long term keeping (I.e. Old tax files, mortgage paperwork), and the other for files to keep for the year or reference. I've been going through each file and organizing it. For example, I went through and cleaned out my dental file. No need to keep track of every cleaning and now I have a summary sheet I made of my dental work. Another incentive to floss more. It really reduces the space and I feel like I can easily find whatever I'm looking for. It feels good. I still have a long ways to go, but making progress.
This last weekend, it was cooling down enough, I thought I'd make it to the first orienteering meet up of the season. There are none during the summer when it's too hot and humid. Granted, I did have the AC on in the car on my way to the meet, which should have given me a heads up. But there was a nice breeze and the course was around a pond. By the time I was heading towards the second marker I was sweating and had abandoned any attempt of running. I think it was the humidity. I do so enjoy the challenge and reward of finding markers and this time I was far enough away from other people that no one gave away the spot by proximity. It was a gorgeous day as long as I stayed in the shade and didn't exert myself too much. As I was hiking up a hill, I found I was sweating in the most unusual place. Not on my face or the usual places, but my elbows! At first I thought I had brushed up against something wet. Nope, I was dripping sweat out of both elbows, how strange. I did pretty well, not having to meander too much looking for the marker. Looking at the results, I was in the bottom half. The first place person did it in almost a third of my time. I don't know how people ran in that heat and humidity.
The nice thing is that I want to get better times so am incentivized to take up running. I had put off starting up again until the weather was more bearable. On Monday, although the temperatures were about the same, the humidity had gone. It is sooo nice. Perfect way to start day one of "couch to 5k". Except for one thing. I was so sore the next day and today. My legs are sore and I have shin splints a bit. Strange, since I was taking it easy during the hike. At first I was thinking it was because I was just so out of shape. But the previous weekend I had gone biking one day and canoeing the next day and minimal soreness. I think that's why I like orienteering even more. It's such a good overall workout.
I'm trying to make the most of these nice days, forecast says more humidity is coming soon. The upside is I get more snuggles with the kitties. Still trying to get through a few open projects before starting new projects. I'm stuck on a few snags. Need to just bite the bullet and figure out what to do. I keep reminding myself it doesn't have to be perfect.
I have been getting into a morning routine which includes tidying everything in the house. My mind likes order but being home more, things tend to explode more. Nothing like nipping things in the bud before they grow too much. Well, I'm off to figure out how to frame my more challenging prints.
