The Sad Truth

I still don't have my car which means I have to walk to the gym which is about a mile-and-a-half away. So pretty much by the time I walk to the gym, I don't really need the gym. The truth is that you have to wrap up so much to guard against the cold and the rain, you can only sort of amble your way there. Now the sad part is that the thing that motivates me to continue going to the gym is that when I go, I shower and the change there. That is one less shower in my own bathroom, which extends the time until I have to clean it. Because the only thing I like to avoid more than exercise is housework. Pitiful.

Tomorrow I'm going to meet friends at a Bikram Yoga studio. The first session is free, so it can't hurt anything (except my muscles) to try it. Don't be fooled by all my talk of exercise. I don't look any slimmer or more fit than I did three months ago. It's a little disheartening.

Got an e-mail from my on-line grocery store that starting today I can begin to book delivery for the days leading up to Christmas. Thank goodness we're coming to the States. I'm not sure I could plan that far in advance!

The lights are up in downtown London and the many of the store windows are decked out New York-style. I'll try to get some pics in the weeks ahead and post them.

I'm thinking of going ahead and decorating the house for Christmas. Haven't decided what to do about a tree. Mom and Dad are going to put up one in Brodie Creek and help us decorate when we get there, but I'm not sure what to do here. Last year, I hung the ornaments on our open staircase, but Maddie was none to keen on that. May have to stop by a nursery and see if maybe a cone shaped topiary might fit the bill.