LOL, I can't believe I've been writing only one post a year. That sucks. Truth be told, 2018 was my annus horribilus. Auntie's Edith, Susie, and my dad died within the span of 4 months. I only thought I was stressed and overwhelmed with Mom's care, now it's 10X. My thumb has been numb all of December. I think it's carpal tunnel because it was helped by wearing a brace for a week and, though I haven't been off the computer, I haven't been using the mouse too much for the past week and the hand isn't hurting anymore, though the thumb is still numb.
So at the beginning of the year, I was set up for 10 personal trainer sessions, and I was clear from the beginning that I could only get away on Sundays, then for no more than 2 hours. It was rough. Though I got what I wanted out of it, the trainers couldn't stick with me. They were all flakey, except for the last guy. I didn't know there was an expiration date, but that wasn't my fault they didn't have a trainer for me. The last guy made it right. I got my 10 sessions, even though it took me another month past the expiration. Just in time, because then Auntie Susie died.
So, as far as fitness, I learned a few things I could do at home while keeping an eye on Mom. Physically it made no difference. But when Auntie died, she took my appetite with me. I was just beginning to get it back when Dad died. I think I lost about 20 pounds.
Then I got an instant pot and I've been experimenting during the holiday break. I have 11 days off (unpaid) between Christmas & New Years (hence the rest for my hand). I brought work home but I haven't touched it. Too much personal paperwork to get rid of before I'm overwhelmed with 3 or 4 income tax filings.
Okay. 2019 goal: practice tai chi every day. I need the workout. I need the stress relief. I need the meditation time.
