Hello May!
I love the feeling of having a fresh new month laid out before us, don’t you? It’s always a great way to kick off the month with a little coffee chat with friends – so for this week’s Fit Five Friday, I’m linking up with Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date. Grab a mug of your fave beverage, and let’s chat.
May Coffee Chat
Over coffee, I’d tell you that, in typical May-hem fashion, there’s not a lot of white space on the calendar this month, and I’m not mad about it. I have booked lots of time with friends for lunch, dinner, cocktails, etc. With my hip surgery just over 2 months in the rearview mirror, I’ve been itching to get out and about more to catch up with friends!
And, speaking of surgery recovery, over coffee, I would happily tell you that I’ll be sprung from PT next Tuesday! I’ve spent the last couple of sessions working on single leg strength work with increasing weight and my “bionic” hip has been tolerating the load nicely. My physio is helping me to create a plan to continue on my own, but as she’s told me, “you have no limitations…time to just go live your life!” – Alleluia!
Over coffee, I would tell you that our new puppy, Ryker, has been with us a month now and is settling in nicely. My gosh I had forgotten just how much frenetic energy a puppy brings – he’s turned our household upside down, but in the best possible way! And I’m super glad our dog Kai has taken to the role of big brother 🙂
Over coffee, I would share that while I’ve been enjoying my “semi-retirement,” I am starting to think about what’s next. Do I look for a new job? Hang out my shingle and consult? Stay in the non-profit sector? Could I continue to enjoy retirement through the summer and dive back in the fall? Lots of questions, but no answers at this point.
So tell me, any big plans for May?
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So glad your recovery has gone so well and you are set to graduate from PT! That is certainly worth celebrating!
Those are big questions about work — I might try to give consulting a go to maintain control over how much I work and when. 😉
Yes! The flexibility in my schedule is so important to me now. Definitely makes consulting more appealing – though of course there’s the challenge of always looking for clients.
Live your life with no limitations! Love that! It’s great to hear that Ryker has settled in nicely, AND that Kai is enjoying his company as well. We are working through the puppy phase as well….and I’ll be sharing some exciting news soon!
I hope the puppy phase is good to you! And, I can’t wait to hear your news!
Wow- those are powerful words from your PT! I can’t wait to see what you and your bionic hip do next. Glad you’re enjoying your semi-retirement! It gives you lots of time to keep up with a new puppy. Sounds like you have some choices to make in a while, but for now maybe you should just enjoy the summer and relax!
My PT is full of gems like that – one of the many reasons I’ve enjoyed working with her. I’m looking forward to seeing what this hip can do 🙂
It’s great to hear that you’re recovering so well from your hip replacement and you’re being released to “live your life.” Here’s wishing you continued success with your recovery.
Whatever you decide to do work-wise, I wish you success and happiness!
Thanks so much Deb!
That’s great news from your physio! I’m glad all is going well with your recovery. Ryker – what a cute name! Here’s to a great May! I’m hoping to get some landscaping underway….
I hope you’ll share pics of your landscaping plans – I have so much work to do on ours. Have a great month!
So glad to read that your recovery is going well! Hoping you are back to doing all the things you love soon. Lots of decisions about work! My thought is take the summer to think about it and enjoy yourself
Thanks Deborah – I’ll admit it is very tempting to hang out and enjoy the summer and delay on the decision-making for a little while longer!