After a looooong 15 months, things are slowly starting to feel normal again. That's not to say that it all hasn't been slightly anxiety-inducing for me. The thought of crowded restaurants where people are standing shoulder to shoulder while they wait for a table is not my idea of an enjoyable night out. While I'm happy that we can finally pony up to the bar and order a drink, I'm not thrilled about being barstool to barstool with an overly enthusiastic patron who's had just a few too many. For me, moderation is key to re-entry. So, I'm taking things slowly and trying to re-incorporate the things I've missed most about my pre-COVID life with the things I enjoyed doing during COVID life. I spent the weekend focusing on my own mental health by taking a long 6-mile walk on Saturday morning and catching up on reading and preparing for the week ahead on Sunday.
Here are a few other ways I recharged this weekend:
Elin Hilderbrand's twenty-seventh novel, Golden Girl, was released earlier this month. The queen of beach reads is back with a novel that's a bit of a departure from what she normally writes, and The New York Times is calling it her best one yet. This one is a bit of a murder/mystery, but has all the hallmarks of a Hilderbrand novel. Nantucket setting, unforgettable and rich characters, intrigue, scandal, mouth-watering food descriptions, and more. I'm nearing the end, but I am torn between finishing it quickly and taking my sweet time as I never want her books to end.
So, tell me. What do you have planned for the weekend?
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