Stuff

When getting settled in, there are all these things that one must have. Spices that you threw out from the last move have to be replaced, cleaning upplies, all these things. I had to get a new vacuum cleaner, ironing board, iron: the list goes on and on. Lots of stuff.

Moved in

My niece came down from Rutgers in Newark to help me move in. The movers moved all the boxes on July 2; we made a giant dent in the unpacking. The kitchen is pretty much done; actually most everything is unpacked. I need to downsize and get rid of many things, and this is quite apparent when there is so much furniture in the place.

My niece is so great. We spent almost the entire time talking - asking each other serious questions, and not so serious questions. Comparing who we thought was hot, serious discussions about relationships, about what's important in life, like good health and family and friends, and what is not so important, like material goods.

Speaking of good health, I did a great bike ride last weekend:

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2033013

46.4 km or 28.9 miles - really wonderful ride, mostly along the C & O Canal Towpath

Then yesterday my niece ran, and I rode my bike, along this route:

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2051595

Total distance was 18.45 miles, or 29.7 km. She ran all of it but two miles. I would switch places with her and run for a half mile or mile - for a total of two miles running for me. So she ended up running almost 16 1/2 miles.

This morning we did this run, together:

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2053444

It's the first time I ran since October 2007, and I wanted to do over 3 miles. We did it. And with no pain. (I have had foot troubles too.) I am so happy about that.