The last few days my hips have been stiff. I am pretty aware that I hold a lot of stress in my hips. They get tight and stiff and my bursitis plays up.
I have spent a week or so getting the post build inspection done on our alfresco glazing project. We had no idea making the alfresco weather proof with glass required a final inspection from a certified building inspector. All we did was get a builder to put a window and two sliding doors between the pillars of the alfresco.
An alfresco is a patio that is part of the house slab and is also covered by the roof of the house. Apparently if you enclose an area to make a room it requires council approval, even if it is just glazing and no wall construction.
After dropping off all the documents and plans (I actually had everything I needed) I felt so much better.
This morning I woke up feeling full of energy and had no stiffness in my hips. I had to go for an early morning walk to work off some energy. The sun had just come up over the ocean horizon and everything looked so peaceful and pretty.
I could even see the moon.
It was fascinating how the high tide had shaped the beach.
It’s nice to know that my stress and anxiety is only temporary. I’ve been making an effort to reduce my cortisol spikes. I still have times of high stress but I am also recovering back to a relaxed state instead of always being stressed out. Being retired makes that transition to relaxed possible.
Here’s to another great day.
Cheers,
Val