Happy 2025 – I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday season!
I’m kicking off the first Fit Five Friday of 2025 by linking up with Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date. So grab a mug and let’s chat.
Coffee Catch Up for the New Year
Over coffee, I would tell you that while I was missing my mom terribly, I did mange to enjoy the holidays more than I expected. There were lazy days, big meals and lots of family time. Maybe there’s something to be said for letting go of expectations and just taking the days as they come.
Over coffee, I would tell you that I’m looking forward to us setting up our home gym this month. As we wrapped up the renovation last year, one outstanding item was that we needed steps to connect the old basement to the new section that will house the gym. Well now that the steps are in place, and things are quieting down post-holidays it’s the perfect time to turn our attention to this project.
Over coffee, I would tell you that I’m excited to be back with Jenn, Darlene, Renee and Zenaida for another year of the Fit Five Friday link up! We’ve got some fun topics lined up in addition to joining in for Coffee and Runfessions. Of course, you’re always welcome to write about any fitness/wellness topic you’d like. We hope you’ll join us!
What would you tell me over coffee?
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That’s exciting news about the renovation wrapping up and the new gym! I’m glad you were able to enjoy the holidays, despite the absence of your mother. There is much to be said about dropping expectations and just enjoying the moment 😉
Exciting that your home Reno is completing! Can’t wait to see what you do with your gym. I miss those we have lost so much more at the holidays. Hugs to you xoxo. I am planning on joining the Friday link up more this year
Great news on the gym. I bet you put it to good use.
I’m glad you were able to enjoy the holidays. I was thinking of you because my Mom is so central to our family gatherings. ((Hugs)))
I hope you enjoy your basement gym as much as I enjoy mine. Now that my husband is using it he wants to upgrade it, but I like the stark atmosphere!
Lots of hugs to you. I’m sure it was a different holiday season, but I’m glad it went better than expected. That can be hard.
Your gym is going to be phenomenal!
Holidays can be hard when you’re missing a loved one- I’m glad you were able to find some enjoyment (it does get easier over time, I promise!)
A home gym- that sounds amazing! I want to see photos and hear all about it when you’re done.
The firsts are the hardest. Sending hugs!
How exciting that you’re going to have a dedicated gym space! I know you’ll enjoy it!