Yep, I am afraid of heights. It all started when I was a kid, a tomboy of course, and I was climbing a giant pine in the front yard. I was going for a birds nest, I wanted to keep the babies as pets. I climbed halfway up the tree, had the nest in my hands, and proceeded to fall all the way down to the ground sortof like a pinball, hitting branches left and right on my way. I was fine, the birds were fine, and they made great pets in the closet of my room until I let them go because they got so stinky! LOL Yes, I know I was only 10 or something at the time, but I remember that day.

So, being afraid of heights, I was on a mission yesterday to clean the gutters on the studio and carport. I set up the ladder, climbed up to the TOP STEP, knees quivering like crazy, and cleaned the gutters. YAY ME! I did it!!

The past few days have been very busy, there is so much to do around the house that Mark always took care of, now it’s my turn. Today we need to get to the store and pick up some river rock or something to do a little landscaping. I have a hose box/reel thing that is sinking into the mud, so we’re going to fill those areas with rock and maybe plant a couple of tall colourful flowering plants in those areas.

Even better, when I finished lastnight I felt like I had been beaten with a big stick!!! I could hardly move, between climbing up & down the ladder, repairing the gutter on the carport, knees quivering the whole time, my legs had it. I thought for sure when I got up this morning that I would be hobbling for a couple of days! I was very happy when I felt GREAT! All of this working out has done wonders for my resistance. So, now I head off to my trusty treadmill to start the day even more energized!

I hope you are all having a great weekend!
xoxoxo

P.S. On the poll, one of the “other animals” suggested is a Skunk!! I will paint a skunk just for you, P! 😉 HAVE YOU VOTED?! It’s right over there! —->