Kristine Joy, Writer

1. I’m Back

I returned to pickleball after 6 months away and consensus would have it….

I didn’t miss a beat.

I did miss my friends. 😊

2. Nope. Nope. Yup.

One day this past week, I talked myself into a walk in cold and dreary, spitting rain, weather.

I doubled back IN OUR DRIVEWAY and talked myself back around.

I then doubled back AT THE TOP OF OUR HILL and talked myself back around.

And wouldn’t you know it? The walk ended up being lovely!

3. 230 Posts Later 😰

📢 Public Announcement of Public Apology

I cannot believe this but kjsculling.com is coming up on an 18 month anniversary. Having grown and matured as a writer, and grown and matured as a person, during this time, I decided it necessary to cut and/or edit some material from previous posts.

Due to the magnitude of material, the editing is a work in progress. My why for the republishing party, that has been anything but a party, is summed up in an asterisk at the top of my first ever post:

* The below is an edited version of my first website post. I’ve since learned that sometimes less is more—particularly when it comes to words, wants, and other people’s business.

I know that I didn’t take anything too far because I have yet to lose friends or family members from having overwritten, but maybe only because they never read any of it in the first place?

Nonetheless…

I hereby formally apologize to anyone that I offended or hurt in my early attempts to be a self-published writer.

I am mostly proud of what the website is today. And will remove or have sign-off on personal material pertinent to others retroactively and pressing on.

I also removed, months ago (if you didn’t notice), an entire section — OFF THE RECORD. If you missed this, and would like a sampling of a K.J.’s borderline racy writings, please submit a request. 🤣

4. Nobody Asked Me

I’ve been doing some thinking, and it is with great rarity that any of us hear:

That's a great idea!
What do you think?
I hadn't thought of that.
Thanks for sharing.
You are wise.

Which leaves two possibilities:

1. I’m not nearly as smart as I think I am.
2. I’m surrounded by people who don’t think I’m all that smart.

But also:

1. I could probably do a better job of asking for wisdom from those around me.
2. And acknowledging it when I find it.

5. The Buck Stops Here

6. Eleven Mile Monday

Was yesterday.

For fun.

Had I completed a Half Marathon or Full Marathon, I thought about counting it towards my mission to complete 3 physical well-being events, organized or self-directed, but I’m thinking bigger than this for now.

As in, next week:

100 Tri Miles & More

Marathon Monday – 26.2 Miles Walk/Run

Three Mile Tuesday – Swim (+ Pickleball)

Wellness Wednesday – Recover (Float!)

Thirteen Thousand lbs Thursday – The last time that I was regularly lifting, I was following my own A/B/C Day plan and would average 13,000 lbs per session. Complete one of these lifts as the spur to be back in the habit for the following week and beyond. And if I’m feeling particularly on point, gut the storage room and order a power rack so that I can lift from home.

Lifetime Sports Friday – Tennis & Golf

71 Mile Saturday – Cycle

Sunday Funday – Family & Friends, Football, Fire

But don’t be impressed with me. This guy, Lachlan Morton, is the imMORTONal amongst us!

7. A Judgment Call

If someone thinks that another is judgmental, does that make the someone a hypocrite? 😉

8. Rise & Shine, Good Neighbors!

This past Sunday, I had been up and at it for a few hours so I didn’t think twice about running a leaf blower. Only upon relishing in the peace and quiet of the rest of the neighborhood did I realize the following in the following order:

1. No one else seems to be utilizing the morning to get some work done.
2. It is Sunday. Maybe they are at Church?
3. But, I haven’t seen a car drive by either.
4. Because it’s just after 7 AM, idiot (🙋‍♀️).

9. Closing Credits

I appreciate you. 😘