Notes from Steve

Somehow the universe aligned and recognized my absolute disgust with the month of February and planned two trips away from Iowa for me this year.  I’m fulfilling a bucket list trip this past week riding my bike from Miami to Key West in Florida (February 17th-24th).  I’ve never been, and since I’m writing this in advance - the trip is incredibly wonderful.*

I saw some posts on Facebook by people who wanted more snow.  There weren’t a lot of people or many posts, but my patience only allows for “snow love” on the week prior to Christmas; after Christmas - it’s a nuance.  “Jeez Steve, you’re negative today”.  Yes, I realize it may come across as negative, but snow is a killer.  People slip, cars slip, it’s blinding, and cold.  You want snow - move to the mountains or look at a picture.  I’m actually caring for you … my love for your health status should be obvious.

Speaking of health status, I crippled myself in December, and it still hurt the second week in February.  Janel in PT saw me early this week and drug me down to therapy for appointment.  I was expecting major surgery and had googled all the horrible things it could be.  Colby Ruiter, ISH physical therapist, worked on my hamstring for 45 minutes and cured me.**  Next, we’re going to work on my running and improving my gait.  Dang.  (Actually, this February is going surprisingly well.)

*I’m a strong believer in jinxing myself so there you go …

**For a strong hypochondriac - this was somewhat of buzzkill.

*I told him – “I don’t have time for that.” I did tip him well when he let me off.