Back from Jersey

 


Got back from Jersey late Tue night. The flight home went well and there were not many passengers so I had a row to myself, which was great. Loved that! But we took off late and then arrived 30 minutes late to LAX. I didn't get back to the house until 1am. I don't think I'll do that again. Especially when going to the office the next day. That was a little rough. The trip was great. Didn't get my Mom to Church or to Yoga but we had a great visit. We watched Sunday service together on YouTube on her TV. Sunday was beautiful so after Church we went to boardwalk and walked around and had a nice lunch. Went out to dinner a few times and one of those times was to Rosie's Cafe in Ocean Gate.  Rosie's - Ocean Gate, NJ (rosiesoceangate.com)   It was good, we went there to celebrate my Mom's 80th birthday. But I truly love L Gourmet in Beachwood. L GOURMET   I wish this place was in CA. Never had a bad meal there. 

I typically do well as far as no snacking during these visits and this was no exception. I would ride my bike in the morning, then we would relax for a little bit, I may do some work then we would go see Dad in the afternoon and have lunch or dinner with him, depending on what we were doing that day. Then we would go out to eat or have a light dinner at home followed by relaxing on the couch. One night we watched Wonka. Then I would retire to the room and just relax, read by book, peruse social media. Snacking at night is my nemesis. So when I'm out of my element, at my Mom's house I'm not going to raid the kitchen where she may catch me so I just go to my room and read. But when I'm home alone and nobody to judge my behavior I have a hard time not snacking. Dumb I know but that is how I am. 

Anyway, health is going well. I'm eating well and exercising regularly. Probably exercising to much for a 57 year old man...but I do enjoy it. I went running this morning. 


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