Me & My Quite Contrary Life

The emphasis in my life lately has been on taking action and completing items on my epic quest list, but not so much on blogging about my adventures. Sorry. Let me catch you up! I discovered that some items on my list require multiple steps and may take a long time to accomplish. This makes me impatient as I enjoy quick victories (who doesn't?!) but I keep going as I will get to my destination step by step. My goal is to read 25 books in 2016. This takes awhile - it can't be done overnight! I read most days of the week and really enjoy the books I have read so far, but I can't cross this item off the list for awhile. It takes time. It will happen soon though as I just finished book #24! I am also working towards doing my first unassisted pull-up. I do strength training for this often and have been working on this goal for almost a year. I continue to be patient (most days!!) and put the work in to ensure the time will come. Eventually. What have I accomplished recently?...

Oh man. Yesterday I created an Epic List of Quests that I want to complete in my lifetime, thanks to the inspiration from Nerd Fitness and the founder’s new book. My list both inspires me and terrifies me. It includes all the things I have always said I wanted to do (but never do!) and all the things I have never verbalized that I wanted to do (but want to do). I am hoping it will keep me accountable and make my life more fun! One of the quests I have is to write a little every day. Enter this blog. Today is Thursday, which is also known as Grandma Lunch Day! We have a standing date each week to have lunch together, which she makes at her apartment and I eat. It works well for both of us. I really enjoy this time each week to connect with her and any other family members that come (cousins, uncles, friends, neighbors). I get caught up on all the latest family gossip during our meal and have a chance to discuss what is happening in my life to a very sympathetic ear. She is so s...