Dear Blendfriends,

Welcome to October. I feel like it is a time when things slow down. Things get a bit more cozy and warm. This morning it was ice cold outside and really dark.

I went to a spin class last night after dinner. It was a good sweat.

Today, I will do a weighted session, likely a total-body style.

What will you get up to?

We received some tragic news at work yesterday. One of our young group leaders passed away suddenly. He leaves behind two young children. This is nothing you wish on anyone. The mood in the building is very somber. He has also left several students behind, some at critical points in their PhD studies. Now everything is uncertain for them.

I decided not to go with my husband to his parents. This news at work, combined with all the other things going on, has left me too mentally drained to handle a visit. They are loving and kind, but it is exhausting being there. I also haven't been home for a weekend since September 6/7. So, now I have 4 nights to myself to recover.

Wishing everyone a smooth transition to October.

I'll check back later.