Before we look ahead to March, let’s take a quick look back at February.
For starters, the month is ending warmer than it began. The last week of January saw snow and extreme cold. We challenged records by staying below freezing 18 days straight. Nowhere near 1977’s record cold though. We saw a warming trend as we got later into the month. February 10’s mild weather felt like a breath of fresh air as I drove down to Connellsville for the Laurel Highlands Toastmasters meeting.
February was also more active than the last month. I made it to the gym about three or four times a week, and I’ve begun to develop a routine there as well. Also, I’ve gotten used to the elliptical and may make that my go to machine for cardio. In addition, when the weather allowed me to, I took the time to walk around Hempfield Park. Valentine’s Day and today provided perfect opportunities, even though today was definitely the better as I saw less snow on the ground.
March will begin with snow showers and a wintry mix for some, before it warms up and we see multiple rain chances. This week will be very mild by early March standards. Keep in mind, Spring (which begins on March 20) doesn’t equal warmer weather. We’re up and down with warm days that make it feel like summer, and cooler days that can bring about a few snow flurries. Severe weather becomes the big weather story, and that sometimes means the threat for strong winds and tornadoes. The growing season begins to take shape and yardwork starts to get done. Landscaping projects are in the planning stages.
March Madness starts in the middle of the month, so you’re glued to the TV to see if your brackets will hold up. There could be big money riding on it. If you’re a baseball fan, you have Spring Training to get excited about.
Well now, I may have made a mistake on the calendar. This is never like me. First time for everything I guess.
I thought Easter Sunday was March 29 and it’s a week later. This may open the door for me attending the Division Contest in Blairsville. I was worried I might not go to a contest until the Spring Conference so this might my opportunity. The next week is Good Friday, and that’s always a busy time at the store. It makes more sense for me to be there which brings me to the opportunity cost.
An opportunity cost is a term I learned in my Economics class a long time ago. It means the value of the next-best alternative given up when making a decision. Attending this contest means that the trade off is missing a party for a friend of mine. But, I’m also prioritizing work during an important time there (Easter).
February saw a return to Cutie’s with three visits. I also made stops at White Rabbit, Steep Mountain, and Caleese. March is going to see more Cutie’s visits plus a stop at Caleese. I am in love with that Leprechaun Lotus that I saw on Caleese’s Instagram page. I’m also thinking about visiting the Trendy Event Cafe across from Hannastown Golf Club. I believe it’s in the old Triangle Tech location.
I had a few doctors’ visits in February, first to the kidney doctor and then to a sleep specialist. I have a sleep study scheduled in April, but I have a few questions before I go there. I want to make sure the study fits a normal sleep schedule, as I usually work overnight. I also want to make sure it’s covered by my insurance. That way, I don’t get stuck with a bill for something that may or may not have worked.
Time to close off the blog.
The end of this month marks five years since I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. It was an event that was a wake-up call and it effected real change in my life. I was in the hospital for four days, and came home on Easter Sunday. I’d eventually leave my longtime job of over ten years and would wind up at Giant Eagle late in 2021. Many factors that led to my exit from WIS included COVID and the merger with their competitor in the Fall of that year. Simply put, my time at WIS had met its end.
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