My Actifit Report Card: March 24 2025 - The Paradox of Monday: My "Day Off"

I have to admit I am a creature of habit.

I go through the same ceremony every morning.

I start with spreading out my bed.

I always let my mattress "breathe" before making the bed following a night under the blankets.

I thus know that tonight I will be plunging into a clean bed.

Monday is my day off, but it always seems busier than a regular workday.

Of course, that's also because of my packed schedule.

You could say it's my own fault.

But for the past two weeks, I've been preoccupied with my family.

My father was in a car accident and ended up in the hospital.

After two weeks there, he's now been transferred to a rehabilitation center.

His recovery is slow but thankfully progressing in the right direction.

Walking is not yet possible, but it's his ultimate goal.

And with all the back-and-forth travel, my own family, and my work on top of that, some things at home get neglected until I make time for them.

Today is one of those days when I tackle the tasks that have been piling up.

Cleaning my house is one of them.

Luckily, my French bulldog, Funs, constantly watches to make sure I clean every nook and cranny.

But you also have to remember yourself during such a busy period when you're being tugged in all ways.

I have therefore booked time today to visit the hairdresser.

An hour for myself.

Sinking into the chair, a magazine on my lap, a warm coffee at hand, and fingers running through my hair.

This is pure enjoyment.

A short break between cleaning.

I also keep an eye on my little Funs, who won't complain about problems or discomfort.

Today, he also has an appointment on the agenda.

A quick trip to the vet to check if his medication is working well and if his weight hasn't decreased further.

The visit was successful. His weight is fine.

He could gain a few pounds, but the vet decided that further check-ups are no longer necessary.

Apart from his annual check-up, he won't have to go to the vet for now, much to his delight.

A quick stop at my favorite supermarket so I have all the ingredients for tomorrow's dinner.

What's great about this store is the meal kits that contain everything you need to prepare a specific dish.

Just grab the meat from the cooler, and I'm out the door in five minutes.

No fuss with searching for items and getting tempted to buy more than I need.

But I don't have to cook today.

My two boys and I are going to eat at my mother's.

She loves to take care of us and knows how busy I am right now.

That's why she's offered to cook for us occasionally, even though her own health isn't optimal.

But she's fortunately fit enough to do this, and it gives her satisfaction.

Mom, thanks for the delicious meal.

After an energy-boosting dinner, I'm ready to go again.

The final stretch, and my whole house will be spick and span.

Today's plans for me to get to bed on schedule fall apart.

For such a great day, though, it's a minor sacrifice I'm ready to make.

Goodnight everyone, and wishing you a healthy tomorrow.

Wishing you all the best in life and much health.

@meraki7578 💚

📷 Photos: Owned and shot by me with a Samsung S25 Ultra

🔡 Text: Translated from Dutch to English using DeepL.com

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