I enjoy going for long (nordic-) walks, whenever my mom doesn’t want to join me. With her, we have a much slower pace and certainly can’t walk as far. But either way, walking is a regular activity. Enjoying the scenery and the nice weather is an added bonus.
Just recently I discovered a fun way to exercise [if it can be called exercise], and that is hula hoop. Currently I’m working my way up to one hour per day. With hula hoop I finally found something, that is actually fun, while I’m doing something good for myself. We have a winner!! 🥇💯
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Merida, The Brave
Daily writing prompt
If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why?
I would choose to be Merida, the brave, because I like her personality. She is feisty, independent and stubborn. She has her own mind and courageously pursues her own destiny, while completely disregarding what others [her family] want for, and expect from her.
And besides, do I really have to mention those gorgeous flaming red hair? Wowza! I’d love to have such beautiful red hair, honestly.
A Matter Of Preference
💯 Best pets: dogs [hands down]
🚫 Worst pets: reptiles [eww….never, ever – no thank you]
…..and with the mental image of a slithering s…e, I’m over and out.
Do What You Love
🐾 caring for animals
🎶 activities/jobs involving music
For The Love Of Dogs
🐾 Dog lover that I am, which idea could possibly pop into that head of mine first? Of course! I would make improvements for all of the dogs in my town and for their owners likewise.
What would I do? Well, to begin with I would try to buy a larger piece of land and fence it in. It would be a dog run and play area for everyone to come to as they please, without having to be a member of a local club or organization. If at all possible, I would also build a doggy swimming pool for the warm months, as well as an agilty type area so dogs can be powered out in a playful and fun way.
Next, I would have one or two designated dog trails, where bicyclists and cars are absolutely off limits. Currently, it is quite annoying to walk the existing paths, because you always have to keep a look-out for bicyclists who often times just race by, without any concern for the animals or pedestrians. This would ensure, that dogs have more free run, even if they need to be on a long leash. But you wouldn’t have to call them back, to walk by your side all the time.
And, I would provide free doggy-do-bags, to encourage certain dog owners to clean up after their furry friends. 🐾
Rude Awakening
Daily writing prompt
What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?
At 8:10 AM my alarm clock rudely awakens me. The piercing sound, this small little square manages to produce, kills any desire to hit the snooze button and snuggle up for another five minutes, because I definitely don’t want to hear that shrill, obnoxious tone one more time.
Okay, then I’m off into the washroom to freshen up and get ready for the day. That done, I’m a little bit closer to “the state of awake”. Once I’m dressed, I open all of the shutters and go downstairs. After a morning hug with momma, it is my job to make coffee for both of us, while she fixes her breakfast. I get the newspaper and we sit down to have our coffee and catch up on the news. We talk about the day and what needs to be done, for instance grocery shopping, working in the garden, etc. When I finished my coffee, I go back upstairs, make my bed and open the windows wide, to let fresh air in. Then I put new seeds into the bird feeders on my balcony and fix my own breakfast. The rest of the day gets going from there.
Name That Tune
Daily writing prompt
If you could have something named after you, what would it be?
My first thought is, to have a song named after me. Thinking back to my 20s and 30s there’s plenty of material, to write a great country song about. If those minor and major mishaps can be given a positive spin, and be turned into a life lesson, I may be on to something? Along with a catchy melody and my first name somewhere in the song’s title, there might be the next hit in the making. Et voilà, my name [and story] would be unforgettable. Unrealistic, of course, but the thought is entertaining, don’t you think? Have a lovely Sunday!
For Kicks And Giggles
What makes me laugh always depends on how the day is going, as well as my frame of mind. One day I find my own clumsiness, or another ‘duh-moment’ amusing, the very next day it may well upset me.
My animals always add joy and laughter to every day. Except, currently I don’t have a fur kid in my life – not yet anyway.
Sometimes it can be an ordinary word. Out of the blue it just cracks me up, perhaps due to having been repeated one too many times, or because it was pronounced incorrectly?
Stand-up comedy makes me laugh, well, Paul Panzer does. He is a German comedian, my favorite. No matter what it is, no matter how bad it is, he always gets me giggling. His comedy is my secret weapon, at least until the next fur kiddo moves in.
Keep smiling, it certainly is better than crying. Have a wonderful weekend.
Trivialities & Intricacies 
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