{"id":93388,"date":"2026-01-26T08:38:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T15:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=93388"},"modified":"2026-01-27T07:21:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:21:16","slug":"the-weak-begins-with-a-trip-to-the-weightlifting-wonderland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=93388","title":{"rendered":"The Weak Begins With A Trip To The Weightlifting Wonderland"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lookout gym, here I come!!!<\/p><\/div>\n

We arrived at the gym 30 minutes early, ready to conquer the stationary bike like it was a wild stallion!\u00a0 After burning enough calories to earn a participation trophy, we transitioned to the fun and games\u2014also known as the “let’s see how many bizarre exercise machines we can pretend to use” challenge.\u00a0 Spoiler alert: I think I just invented a new sport called “pretzel Pilates!”<\/span><\/p>\n

We took the van today as it was filling up with donations to the Goodwill, and while we were near Tustin and 17th Street, we stopped at Benjie’s for breakfast.\u00a0 We shared a veggie breakfast burrito, and I added a bagel and creamcheese to the order.\u00a0 We drank our fill of coffee before going down the Street to the Goodwill.<\/p>\n

We used our phones to check our day’s schedule, and it turns out we are free from outside influences!<\/p>\n

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Time for breakfast!<\/p><\/div>\n

This is what a full tummy looks like!<\/p>\n

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All smiles.<\/p><\/div>\n

Mary handed me more than half of the burrito, and I practically inhaled it!\u00a0 I mean, I went from “What’s for breakfast?” to “Where did my burrito go?” faster than a dog chasing a squirrel.\u00a0 At this rate, I might need to start taking burrito-eating lessons or at least invest in a bib\u2014the way I devoured that thing was a sight to behold!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Benjie’s is our favorite hangout.<\/p><\/div>\n

On the way home, we stopped at Home Depot and bought six 100-bag bags of raised-bed potting soil because the beds needed some revitalized soil.\u00a0 I spread five bags on the first bed, so I’ll need another nine bags tomorrow to finish ff the small beds, which are each 25′ by 4′.<\/p>\n

Colleen called while we were loading the van, and we chatted for a while.\u00a0 She and Mark are on a cruise celebrating their wedding anniversary!\u00a0 We are lucky to have them in our lives!\u00a0 They deserve four days at sea without anyone around.<\/p>\n

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We also got two new blueberry plants, since the ones in the garden didn’t like the summer heat and are pretty much dead.\u00a0 We plan to put new blueberries along the west wall so they get morning sun and afternoon shade!\u00a0 All we need is a few pots.<\/p>\n

Also, weather permitting, I’ll be fertilizing Mary’s rose bushes\u2014because clearly, Carlos decided they were more of a suggestion than an actual garden last Friday!\u00a0 I mean, with how much he trimmed them back, I half expected to find a tiny “Welcome to the Rose Bush Spa!” sign hanging from one of the stumps! <\/span><\/p>\n

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The gardening activity begins!<\/p><\/div>\n

After dumping the new soil and spreading it out, I turned to the berry patch and trimmed about 50% of the berries back.\u00a0 Hopefully, tomorrow, if it’s warm enough, I will continue trimming, add about 6-8 bags of high-acid potting soil to the area, and plant some additional berries.<\/p>\n

It was about 4:30 pm, and it was starting to get cold as the sun set, so I went inside, and Mary and I watched several episodes of “Suits”.\u00a0 Mary did her needlepoint, and I watched the tube.<\/p>\n

Around 6:30 pm, Robin called, and we also chatted for a while.\u00a0 Robin wanted to get the latest back status on Mary.<\/p>\n

We had such a fantastic breakfast that we were not hungry, so dinner at 8:00 pm consisted of two biscotti sticks each and a glass of milk!<\/p>\n

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Yummy!<\/p><\/div>\n

Biscotti, originating from ancient Roman legions, are twice-baked cookies designed for long-lasting nourishment on long journeys.\u00a0 The name derives from Latin bis (twice) and coctum (baked).\u00a0 Initially, they were hard, durable biscuits, not the sweet dessert known today.<\/p>\n

We crashed at 10:45 pm, forcing ourselves away from Suits.\u00a0 Donna was back at work, and the vote on the managing partner was about to take place.<\/p>\n

Good night, all!<\/p>\n

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