~ Mount Baker ~
My view this week on my walk.
A crisp fresh topping of snow atop this grand mountain.
~ The new walking poles are so helpful ~
I can take longer strides,
walk faster,
feel so much more stable
~ Confident ~
If you have ever fallen, or felt a wee bit wobbly on your feet.
these poles are a wonderful tool, I think they are a real Game Changer.
(they work the arms too)
With the last few quiet days
I've been culling stuff here in The Humble Bungalow...
tidying drawers, cupboards and closets.
Taking donations to the charity shops and having a wee peek at what is for sale!
I spied these new (with tags) waterproof gloves at the local WIN Thrift Shop.
They are lined and are SO much warmer than my old thin leather gloves.
I also scored a soft charcoal grey long cardigan.
It has two pockets and is really cozy.
It also feels brand new...
Do you shop at thrift stores?
Buying second hand is so easy on the budget.
As a retiree with a pension,
I really appreciate the price points on the merchandise.
Prices have gone up a bit
most shops charge at least 1/4 off regular retail prices.
Some smaller shops are at giveaway prices!
I decided to buy a second pair of jeans...
I donated the low rise Eileen Fisher jeans as they emphasized my muffin top.
The brand I prefer and fit well are MNG or MANGO.
Mom jeans with an ankle length.
The local BAY store did not have any in stock so I ordered some from Nordstroms.
Rarely do I shop online but it was absolutely necessary this time.
Good News...
they were on sale...I got the last pair in my size :-))
Faded wash...
my current jeans are a dark wash.
Am going to love wearing these...I love denim.
They will pair well with the soft pale blue flannel Frank and Eileen shirt.
White Old Navy shirt, new-to-me grey sweater, white T shirt, black long sleeve T
almost ALL my tops will work with these jeans.
(silver sequin top)
Summer time they will be great with flip flops too!
Fortunately the jeans arrived on time and more importantly they fit!
Are you making any New Year's Resolutions?
#1
Focusing on getting as much information as I can
on the management of osteoarthritis
and reducing the pain in
my arthritic hip.
#2
Getting back to Yoga
After my recent fall and concussion,
I decided that I needed to work on balance.
Have been following a You Tube balance routine and need MORE.
My local Yoga Studio "Ajna" in Oak Bay offers fabulous classes.
I have registered for a workshop on Hips.
Which will identify moves and exercises that strengthen
the muscles that support the hip.
Signed up for 8 sessions of Yoga for Osteoporosis
at a local Rec Centre taught by one of the Yoga instructors from my studio.
#3
Continue to attend Aqua Fit Classes at the Oak Bay Pool.
My doctor highly recommends these classes and prefers them to my long walks
with my "bad" hip.
He's going to refer me to a surgeon...
(our wait list for new hips is several years long)
I mentioned to him that I did 8,000 steps last week and for the next 2 days I was in terrible pain...
he thinks that is way too many steps considering my hip issue.
Do you have arthritis?
Are you able to modify your activities so you do not feel as much pain?
Well enough about my health related resolutions...
In exciting news...
We went out for New Year's Eve!
First time in many years...
A Dinner Date :-))
~ OOTD ~
My LBD (5 years old) Eileen Fisher
Baroque Pearls from Hong Kong
Coach Loafers
(2 or 3 years old)
Aritzia Wool and Cashmere Coat
(new bought on sale)
Vintage Coach black leather bag
Vintage rhinestone bracelet
BLING...
(After All it is New Year's Eve!)
Dinner at Zambri's
The Mocktail was delicious...
(tasted like an Aperol Spritz)
I've been off alcohol for awhile
(trying to lose some weight)
slowly
Only a few pounds down but in December I have been nibbling shortbread cookies
and eating this fabulous dinner!!!
Caesar Salad
Halibut and shoestring fries...so yummy!
Panna Cotta with lemon...
Oh my goodness!
Our dinner was so lovely...great food wonderful service.
A very nice way to start the new Year.
Thank you Honey :-))
Before I forget...
I found a real Antique at Value Village last week...
French Porcelain
by
Clain and Perrier
Look at those pretty pink roses and gold gilt!
So sweet and feminine...
just darling.
The Company was located at 238 Boulevard St. Germain in Paris.
It was in business from 1879 - 1914
I am quite smitten with this wee treasure...
a compote for the top of my bureau.
For the record, I didn't NEED this, but I couldn't resist...
besides
it feels like a French Souvenir.
It is an item that makes me smile every time I see it...
and I keep looking at it.
Hope that you are enjoying the start to the New Year...
There are many new adventures waiting to unfold
so many possibilities
dreams to be dreamt
people to meet
books to read
teas to sip
music to hear
meals to be made
new recipes to try
interesting courses to enroll in
new skills to learn
SO MANY
opportunities for discovery.
What new things will you try this year?
Will you travel?
Will you stay at home and feather your nest?
Will you keep a journal?
Write a Book?
Paint a picture?
Sew or Knit?
Or will you sit still in the moment
breathe in the energy that will keep you grounded and sane?
Namaste
~ 2025 ~
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
Thank you for popping by to read my little blog...
Grateful for you choosing to be here.
