Yardwork, Picking Up Autumn Leaves / Day 23-24

[@theintrovertedyoutuber]

What a beautiful day! Thank God for leaf blowers. Your dog is so cute . If someone does not live in an area where there are deciduous trees, it would be difficult for them to understand just how much of a task it is to take care of fall leaves. It is wise to listen to your body. I think that can be difficult to do. It makes me think of the phrase, "Indeed the Spirt is willing, but the flesh is weak." I have had to learn to give myself grace when my body says, "No." I have spinal fusions upper and lower spine. I am always managing my pain and discomfort in between bouts of feeling amazing and like I can conquer the world. Time change is such a difficult transition, and here in Alaska, it doesn't really make a difference because we dont have much daylight anyway in the winter. It is SO hard on the body. I can only imagine how much you must feel it.

[@LivingLifewithJudith]

It is true that people who don't have tree leaves don't know how hard it can be to pick them all up and have to do it again lawr on the same day! Lol I am sorry to know that you also have to manage pain. The ohrase sums it up very well. That is exactly it! That's right, you guys experience darkness. I can imagine it must be hard on the body and mind. Do you get used to it? For me, here, with the sun going down sooner and sooner and getting up later, I find it very difficult. If I could, I would move some place sunnier and warmer for the month of winter. It would be less hard on my aching body. Take care !♡

[@Lifeinthewyldewest]

The blue blue sky and yellow trees are so gorgeous. I love those paper bags. I have not seen bags like this before. So crazy how you blew them the day before and next day....still so many. This is some serious physical work here. We are getting ready to change time...I think by end of month? I need to look at the calendar. I wish they would toss that out the window too, just keep the time the same. Oh my word...as you pick up more leaves fall. You're best was really good!

[@LivingLifewithJudith]

Thanks! Soooooo much leaves. Now my body aches from all the squats I've done! 😆 Fortunately, I don't do all that by myself. But it was so beautiful that day that I thought it would be nice to start. We use paper bags because those leaves go towards compost and not trash. The city picks them up. That change of hour needs to go! Lol Take care! ♡

[@Lifeinthewyldewest]

@@LivingLifewithJudith I love how your city works with composting. I would be sore too, each time I do major yard work I feel like I’ve been working out at the gym.

[@LivingLifewithJudith]

Totally!

[@tammyintiaras]

Hi Judith, what a beautiful video to watch while I’m on my bike this morning. I am horrified at all the leaves and work that disassociated with them but they’re beauty their beauty is just awesome so I get it. Oh dear I had to laugh about the ticks and Toby, he was looking at you. He knew he knew what you were saying mum. I’m so glad that you looked after yourself and you stopped when you had to. It’s good to know when you limits have been reached isn’t it. Judith, I have to ask what happens if you’re on your bike and your energy levels drop. ? That often worries me. It happens to me all the time when I’m shopping whatever all of a sudden I’m done. Very scary feeling Lots of love from beautiful Ballarat darling God bless ❤️💕🇦🇺🥰

[@LivingLifewithJudith]

I know, the beauty of the trees, make up for all the work! Lol Tobby absolutely knew I was talking about him! 😆 When I go on long bike rides, the ones I film, it's because it was a super good day for me. It did happen that I was going on a ride and had to turn back around to go back home. And it happened a few times when I had my husband or son to come and pick me up. I just didn't put up that footage. My husband or son is always available to come and pick me up when I go on a ride. Take care!