Lesson Learned

Photo courtesy of Marijo.....my cousin from Colorado

I didn't think it would be hard to turn my back to social media, but after six and a half days, I most certainly felt the separation from everyone....almost like a loss of friendship. Was it hard? Oh yes, very much so. I still can't quite figure out if it was a loss of the cyber connection with my blogger friends, or just dealing with the quietness once you take technology out of your life.

I found myself wanting to share my day with everyone, but then remembered I made a decision to step away for a while. I highly recommend everyone step away from social media and other forms of technology for a small time. If anything, just do it for a mental break.

To sum it up, it was a good week for me, despite the cold subzero temperatures. Before the cold snap hit, I was able to snowshoe after work, plus get in a little elliptical workout at the fitness center, but I thoroughly enjoyed the other nights during the week where I could just be quiet. Of course Bike man had to tease me about not blogging or not checking into Facebook.....he knew it was hard for me. He's my watchdog, in a healthy way.

I can't wait to catch up on every one's blogs, however, I'm limiting on how much time I spend each night or weekend on the computer. Sometimes change is good.....is needed.....and is healthy.

Friends Make the Difference

It was one of those spur-of-the-moment type of things. I attended church service this morning and ended up invited some friends to come over to enjoy the afternoon out on Tainter Lake. My friends Nancy and Bill just bought their snowshoes yesterday, so they were very excited to break them in today.

Remember Kim.....my riding partner on the Red Cedar trail? Well, even Kimmy was up for the challenge of spending the afternoon out in the cold.

Kim's husband Neil even tried Bike man's snowshoes!


We had some snowshoe trading going on this afternoon, but hey, everyone got their workout on the shoes. Oh wait.........

Bike man tended to his awesome fire.....the best fire ever I want you to know! We ended our snowshoeing with roasted hot dogs and brats. Yup it was cold, like 12 degrees, but the company of friend was great.

In preparation of next week, I wanted to let my blog readers know that I am partaking in a week of physical fasting. I've never done this before, but I want to experience a week of no distractions and a spiritual growth in my faith. So basically, I'm saying that I will not be blogging next week, but will spend the week focusing on my faith, my church family and our society in general. Don't worry, I promise to return to blogging and commenting on your blogs when I've completed my week.

PS. Thanks Son for shoveling the snow off the roof....your help is appreciated!