Move Over

Okay, move over computer!

I got my match for the Knitterly Letter Swap that Domesticat organized today. I won't tell you who, of course, but I've got my stationery ready, and filled my favorite fountain pen with some lovely "Skies of Blue" ink, and I moved my laptop to the side . . . so, I'm all set. It's actually pretty nice to have a reason to get the actual paper out, you know?

I feel like I've gotten very little done today, though that's not strictly true. I was so tired last night, for whatever reason, that I actually turned off my light about fifteen minutes earlier than I would on a week night . . . and then slept until two hours later than I would to get up for work . . . and I was still tired. Weird, huh? Maybe selling my Kiwi yesterday was more traumatic than I thought? Or the fact that I spun for an hour last night took more out of me than I realized?

Although, that would explain why my legs and lower back feel stiff today. Because one thing I've noticed? When I've been doing a lot of spinning, the backs of my calves gets really tight. As in, going up the stairs or walking uphill gets painful. Which is why, even when I'm on a spinning jag, I try to take a day off every couple of days. (And, come to think of it, that's exactly the reason I gave up doing step-aerobics . . . do people even do those any more?) Of course, I suppose I could try some stretches before spinning, warm up for all that exercise.... (grin)

Still, I managed to scrape myself off the couch long enough to clean the bathroom, dust my room (though, I never did get around to the vacuuming). I baked a Mocha-swirl Bundt Cake (new recipe, so I don't know how that came out yet). I helped Mom put the groceries away, did some spinning, cooked a pot roast, made some tea. Wrote my letter (yes, this paragraph is coming some time later). And yet, it FEELS like I did next to nothing today . . . go figure!

The worst part? I'm still tired..... and tomorrow's Monday. Sigh.

Comments

[Lorette]

You and I just must be sisters separated at birth. My favorite fountain pen is my green stripe Pelikan, and I have about every color of that Levenger ink.
I prescribe a nice long nap for that tiredness!

[Kim]

The Knitterly Letter Swap is so cool! What a great idea. I am completely exhausted too. I did manage to vacuum and do a couple loads of laundry. I vegged out and knit on Poppy (soothing stockinette).

[Lizzy B]

I can recommend a singularly amazing stretch top help that calf tightness out. Stand on a step facing backwards. It works best with bare or stocking feet. Hang onto the railing, and place your heels over the edge of the step out to about the middle of your arch. then lock your knees and that action should give you a really nice stretch. I recommend doing this both before and after spinning.

Congrats on selling the Kiwi!

And Congrats on your prize!

I know what you mean about still being tired. :)

[Jessica]

I almost signed up for that but I was too late. I can't remember the last time I wrote a letter! My knees have been bothering me with all the spinning I've been doing in the last couple of days. I find I have to stretch out the backs of my legs on a regular basis to make them feel better. Now if only treadling burned more calories! ;)

[Kristi aka Fiber Fool]

I'm so with you on the tired part. I can to take a cat nap, as in curl up in a ball on the floor in the puddle of light streaming in the window and sleep *all* day, LOL!

[Gracie]

I have those days all the time!

It looks like your Kiwi found a lovely new home with someone who will love her very much.

Let us know how the cake turned out!

[Carol]

Doing the "domestic goddess" stuff always feel like you have done nothing, when in reality you have done lots. Trust me.

[Debby]

I had to catch up on work yesterday, and couldn't take a nice Sunday nap, so I feel doubly tired today. I'm looking forward to the knitterly penpals, and hope to write my person tonight. What a nice idea!

[Chris]

Mmmm... mocha swirl bundt cake...

[JessaLu]

Just reading what you accomplished tired me out ;o)