Makeover Monday Redux: Pucker Up!
Greetings from the giddy traveler! And profuse apologies for not updating more frequently. This has been a whirlwind couple of weeks with lots of miles and even more smiles. So far I've visited Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. I am living in a state of bliss. Fatigued bliss, but bliss nonetheless.
Some of you may remember one of my earliest posts on this blog on the reasons why I wanted to lose weight and adopt a healthier lifestyle. I'm happy to report that I can check another one off the list:
To travel to San Francisco and ride a bike uphill with my friendOn Saturday, my friend Morgan and I, along with two other dear friends, bicycled across the Golden Gate Bridge and into Sausalito, CA. There aren't enough words to describe how awesome I felt being able to complete that ride. It wasn't always elegant, but I made it!
Morgan has also taken me on bike rides to the Castro District and the Haight-Ashbury area. While she's been careful to avoid the truly horrific hills, there have been some tough spots for this Delta-dwelling gal. I've truly been thankful for all the squats and lunges I did this past summer. :)
As you might expect, I've also been doing LOTS of walking. Six hours one day in Venice, CA, five hours my first day here in San Franciso, and two hours today before our bike ride. I'm so grateful for being fit enough to do it and even more importantly, to enjoy it.
One negative of all this outdoor activity has been some serious chapped lips. First there were the desert winds, and then the beach winds in LA. The strong winds and cool temps on the Golden Gate Bridge certainly didn't help. That's why this Monday's re-visit is a January 2009 post with tips on treating chapped lips (linked). Hope you enjoy it.
I don't know when things will be back to normal here. Thank you for hanging in with me while I indulge myself in this joyous journey!
P.S.
I've updated photos through L.A. I'll update with San Francisco when my computer starts behaving properly.
Labels: makeover Monday, personal notes
11 Comments:
It sounds as if you're having a great time!
Great job, Cammy. I've walked some of those hills and can confirm that it can be a tough go. You're a living example of why we're all in this... to live our lives without those old barriers and hurdles. Great job!
Awesome stuff Cammy & congrats on your healthy bod!!! I so love the pics too & recognize the LA ones since I live in Orange County, south of there.
Thx for the lip post too. I need that!
That's fantastic- am so proud of you!!
hey, I didn't go so easy on you, either. that golden gate bridge ride is some good elevation, and against the wind to boot. :)
and this has long been a dream of mine, too--riding with you on the streets of my home town. thank you for making it happen! I'm always and ever so damned proud of you!!!
You rock and you are my hero.
You sound like you are having a fabulous time! I am pretty jealous of all your travels, but happy for you. :) When are you coming back????
Glad you are having a great time and were able to conquer the streets of San Francisco.
Beautiful pics!
Sounds like you are having a great time, and nice pics.
That had to be one hell of a ride, congrats and keep on peddling!
So glad you are having a great time! Can't wait to see more photos.
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