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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It’s time for another edition of Fit Five Friday, and since it is the first Friday of the month I’m linking up with Deborah and Coco for the Ultimate Coffee Date. So let’s chat a bit. (This post contains an affiliate link).

April Coffee Catch Up

Over coffee, I would first tell you that I hit a big milestone this week – I’m now 6 weeks post surgery! I’ve had this date circled as 6 week would mark when my surgeon said I’d have no restrictions. Now, I still am not cleared to run just yet, but I can take on more strength training and more walking miles…all of which will get me back there.

Over coffee, I would tell you that tomorrow I’ll be picking up a new walking buddy – a puppy! My hubs and I have been wanting to get a second dog and have been debating when…well then this little face appeared in my feed from one of the rescue groups I follow and we had our answer! He’s a German Shepard/Great Prynees mix and I can’t wait to meet him and add him to our family (Fingers crossed our current Shepard feels the same way!).

Over coffee, I would share that one of my goals for this year is to make more time for reading and so far so good. One of my latest reads was The First Lie Wins — oh so good! It’s face-paced thriller that will keep you guessing right to the end. If you haven’t read it, I’d encourage you to add it to your list.

OK, your turn, what would you tell me over coffee? 

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It’s the first Friday of the month so for this week’s Fit Five Friday, I’m linking up with Deborah and Coco for the Ultimate Coffee Date. Grab a mug of your fave hot beverage and let’s chat a bit.

Coffee Catch-up – March ’25

Over coffee, I would start by telling you that my recovery continues to be on track. I was discharged from in-home PT yesterday, have been cleared to drive, and look forward to starting outpatient PT in about a week.

Over coffee, I would ask if you’ve streamed anything good lately? I’m half way through Laid, a dark comedy on Peacock that’s quite funny and a nice change of pace from the typical TV comedy.

Over coffee, I would tell you that I have looking forward to tackling some new house projects over the next couple of months. While we had hoped to start working on the home gym in January, things got hella busy for my hubs at work so we put a pin in that project temporarily. But now that things have quieted down a bit, and I’m past my surgery, we’re ready to tackle it! Additionally, we’ll be gathering landscaping estimates (our yard is a disaster following the remodel) and I’m planning to do a refresh on our garden. Of course, in New England it’s anybody’s guess when Spring will arrive!

What would you tell me over coffee? Any signs of Spring where you are?

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Happy 2025 – I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday season!

I’m kicking off the first Fit Five Friday of 2025 by linking up with Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date. So grab a mug and let’s chat.

Coffee Catch Up for the New Year

Over coffee, I would tell you that while I was missing my mom terribly, I did mange to enjoy the holidays more than I expected. There were lazy days, big meals and lots of family time. Maybe there’s something to be said for letting go of expectations and just taking the days as they come.

Over coffee, I would tell you that I’m looking forward to us setting up our home gym this month. As we wrapped up the renovation last year, one outstanding item was that we needed steps to connect the old basement to the new section that will house the gym. Well now that the steps are in place, and things are quieting down post-holidays it’s the perfect time to turn our attention to this project.

Over coffee, I would tell you that I’m excited to be back with Jenn, Darlene, Renee and Zenaida for another year of the Fit Five Friday link up! We’ve got some fun topics lined up in addition to joining in for Coffee and Runfessions. Of course, you’re always welcome to write about any fitness/wellness topic you’d like. We hope you’ll join us!

What would you tell me over coffee?

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Hello August – Can you believe we’re at the start of a new month already?!

And, since it’s the first Friday of the month, for this week’s Fit Five Friday, I’m joining Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date. Grab a mug – or perhaps an iced coffee, and let’s chat!

August Coffee Catch Up

Over coffee, I would tell you that I’ll be enjoying 4-day work weeks for the rest of the summer. My office closes every other Friday for “Summer Fridays” so I figured why not throw in some of my vacation days to even out the weeks. Work continues to be off the chain so why not lean into some long weekends, right?

Over coffee, I would ask you if you’ve been watching the Olympics? I have been all in  – I have especially loved watching the women’s and men’s gymnastics teams, the swim events, and women’s rugby. So many great moments and I’m looking forward to the track events to come!

Over coffee, I would tell you that I want to learn a language. I have been thinking about this for a while but have been putting it off. I recently received an email promoting Babbel’s birthday sale and am taking it as a sign to dive in! Now the debate is whether to go with Spanish or French. I took Spanish in high school and have retained some over the years, while I only took a semester of French in college. Both will work for future vacation plans…decisions, decisions.

Over coffee, I would tell you that we are 3 weeks away from moving my youngest into his dorm. I’m not ready! Deep breaths…

What would you tell me over coffee? Do you have a favorite moment from the Olympics?

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