Well Hello There, 2025

The last few days before we went back to school and work this week were a blur. When it gets close to a vacation time ending, it seems to go by so quickly. Sigh. The only really fun thing that we did this past week was to head down to the Winfield's for NYE. It was just the 8 of us, and it was low key, like usual. I feel so fortunate that we have such good friends that we can hang out with, and just be ourselves with. We ALL stayed up until midnight, even Scott!

The first day of 2025 was suuuuper lazy. I don't think I even hit 5,000 steps! Lots of couch time, while reading. Perfect! Our re-entry into work and school was fine...I think we were all happy that we only had 2 days back into reality, and then we could escape to a weekend.

I have tried out several classes at LifeTime in the past week, and I've been able to rule out what I don't want to do, versus where I want to spend my time. I really enjoyed the Barre Fusion class that I took, along with the gentle yoga class that I've been to twice. I am taking an intro to pickleball class this week, and also took a "healthy habits" class on Saturday. I've been meeting people, and have been getting more comfortable with everything there is to do there. I'm so glad I joined!

G giving Pria hugs

He was SO tired on New Years Day...

Flashback to a happy Pria on a warm summer day...

Looking forward to creating healthy habits and enjoying life even more in 2025!

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