Hey there, welcome to June! I hope this month has started off strong for you. I always appreciate the start of a new month since it’s a reset of sorts. I’m really looking forward to enjoying the upcoming summer if we could only sustain some sunshine!
I’m linking up with HoHo and Wendy for the Weekly Wrap! At first, I thought that participating while not training for a race was silly, but I’m glad to be back and can’t wait to read what everyone else has been up to! I’ve missed you all!
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Weekly Wrap: Hidden Gardens Tour
I was fortunate to have another 3 day weekend and it was just what I needed. Even though Bret and I just got back from our Memorial Day weekend fun in upstate New York, I still felt like I needed a lot more rest. Originally we were going to go camping for the weekend, but we had to cancel since we had so much going on in back-to-back weekends. I hated that we had to bail at the last minute…hopefully we can make a trip later in the summer?
So instead we stayed home and got some things done around the house. We went to a few garden centers and worked on our hell strip, adding more ornamental grasses. I’m hoping that it gets really full this year and really stands out on the block. We also picked up some annuals to go alongside Bret’s blueberry bushes. They seem to have a slow start right now, but I keep reminding Bret that we just have to be patient!
Saturday was predicted to be another heavy rain day, so the Hidden Gardens Tour was postponed to Sunday, which was drier, but also much cooler! Bret, his mom, my sister, and I signed up for the tour that took us to 8 different homes in our general neighborhood that have the most amazing gardens. Bret went on this tour last year while I was racing in Seattle and has raved about it ever since. This year, we saw a whole new set of homes and it was really cool to see what plants worked well. There were lots of hostas (some were HUGE) and ferns, which is great to see since our back patio is very shady. It was all just very inspiring! One thing we have to remember, again, is that building an expansive garden, even in a smaller space, takes time!! I’m seeing a theme here!
On Sunday night, we got to see Solo, the new Star Wars movie. We really enjoyed it! I don’t know why people have been complaining so much about it…but then again, I’m not a big Star Wars movie buff. I found the movie entertaining and the actor playing Mr. Solo wasn’t hard to look at, lol! It was a great way to end the weekend.
Workouts for the Week:
Monday 5/28: Last day of vacation – no workouts, but plenty of walking around the FDR Museum.
Tuesday 5/29: No workouts.
Wednesday 5/30: Yoga class at work – it was great to finally get to attend class since I’ve missed so many due to meeting conflicts.
Thursday 5/31: Free barre class with a friend after work – it’s supposed to be outdoors but the rainy weather confined us to a hotel ballroom. The hosting studio is called Barre3 and let me tell you – they are TOUGH! I was covered in sweat within the first 20 minutes of class! It was such an intense hour and my knees were a little unhappy with all the squats. We did a lot of single-legged balance which was a real challenge. The funny thing was that the planks were probably the easiest thing we did. But what a great workout, I’m not complaining!
Friday 6/1: No workouts – I was still pretty sore from that barre class!
Saturday 6/2: Again, no workouts, lol.
Sunday 6/3: I finally got started with Rachel’s Strong Arms and Abs Challenge. Sunday was supposed to be a rest day but I used the time to do Friday and Saturday’s workouts. I can already see that the arms will be my biggest challenge!
How was your week of working out? Any pretty gardens in your neighborhood?
How fun that you and Brett are getting into backyard gardening! We had a beautiful perennial garden when we first moved in. Over time, the weeds really took over and we didn’t do a great job of maintenance. It’s funny how that gets away from you! I’ve been on a few garden walks and it makes me feel ashamed…lol! Hopefully, now that everyone is done with school, my husband and I can get back at it and spruce things up.
I need to work on upper body too–that is the hardest area for me. I think it is for a lot of women! Have a great week.
The Hidden Gardens Tour sounds like it was a lot of fun!
Barre always makes me sweat like crazy! I guess it’s because we use all types of different muscles. Whatever the reason, it’s always an intense class!
I’m also doing Rachel’s challenge this month. I’m looking forward to working on my arms and abs and getting stronger!
That walk sounds like fun. My HOA decided the townhouses would have gravel instead of grass and yards, so whatever gardening I’m doing in with potted plants. They add pops of color and I’m having fun.
My sister has an apartment and she’s planning on getting some nice potted plants too! It’s a great alternative.
I seriously do not have the gardening gene in my family. I can grow cherry tomatoes for a little bit but that’s seriously it. My mom gifted me a plant and I’m struggling to keep it alive. That’s so cool that you’re both into it though! I think it makes it fun when you both get to work on it and see the pretty outcome!
I think I try to be more of the visionary LOL – I definitely don’t see myself having a green thumb, but I’m trying to learn as much as I can!
I hate that the rain has been messing with weekend plans. I saw Solo Memorial Day and thought it was fun! I don’t know what the crankiness about it was lol
My husband and I had a free weekend a couple of weeks ago and our first instinct was to go out and “do something”. We then decided to stay in and work on our “decluttering project” in the house. We ended up having so much fun and really bonding in all the boxes and dust! So sometimes just working on your home or garden is what the body and mind really needs!
Oh that garden tour sounds like fun! I love to see what other people have pulled together. And, you are so right, building a garden definitely takes time.
I’m doing Rachel’s challenge too – my push up game is pretty weak :0
Those are some impressive gardens! Our house had landscaping when we moved in, and I only like about half of the bushes and shrubs. We’re finally getting around to replacing the other half this year…man, it is a lot of work!
Thats pretty cool that you were able to take a free barre class! Too bad you weren’t able to do it outside. That garden tour looks like fun!
We saw Solo. It was OK. I sort of wished there was more story and less action…but that’s just me. I’d love taking that garden tour! It’s a great way to get ideas. I have an area in my yard called Hosta Land. I add different varieties each year. One day, it will be complete. LOL. Glad to see you back. Thanks for linking!