Woke up early to walk Dixie, Stepping outside while I still could—and glad I did
I didn’t track this walk at all—I just wanted to get out while I had the chance, and honestly, I didn’t think I’d make it out today. The dog is pretty hard to spot in the photo, and most of the shots I took didn’t turn out as nicely as yesterday’s, but you can still catch a bit of the moon hanging there as a waning gibbous. She’s starting to get a touch of grey in her muzzle now, which shows up more in certain light. Even so, I enjoyed the time outside. It wasn’t too cold, but cold enough that a toque felt like the right call.
My sleep has been a bit off lately. I woke up at quarter to four with that familiar neck and shoulder pain, which definitely disrupted things, but at least I’d gone to bed early enough to still get close to eight hours. It really does feel like this has been the year of back and neck issues. Motrin took the edge off this morning, and getting ahead of the pain early made the start of the day a lot more manageable.
As my Mont Blanc badge approaches the one‑year mark, I’ve been thinking about how this journey has unfolded. I started it back in May, and even though I haven’t tackled many hills, I’ve managed to reach about 75% completion. Living on flat land with real mountains hours away definitely adds a layer of challenge, but honestly, I think this is the best‑case scenario for me. Progress hasn’t been perfect, but it’s been steady, and I’m hopeful that I’ll stand on that summit before the year is up.
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