Nomad Life - Day 203

Last full day with Brenna (tears)...  As usual, I got up at 0630 (with alarm) and started teleworking.  Brenna joined me in the living room at 0715 and it was nice to visit with her (and make plans for the evening).  My daughter departed at 0815 but, meanwhile, I kept working.  Along the way, I ate breakfast (snacks) and, later, lunch (leftovers).  Through the full day of telework, I never left the apartment - this really sucked because the weather outside was wonderful (60s, sunny) again.  At around 1630, I wrapped up my work week and ate an early dinner (leftovers).  I had just started working on a photo backup project when Brenna arrived home.  I'd thought we'd be getting ready to go out for our afternoon activity but she decided to take advantage of leaving work early to focus on some personal business. Meanwhile, I kept working on my blog, photo storage and later watched a new episode on my streaming services.  Finally (at 1730), we departed (in Brenna's car) for the Sentara RMH Wellness Center.  Brenna has been raving about the facility and asked (nearly every time I've visited) if I would like to have a workout with her.  Today was the day!  We arrived at 1745 and I had to agree with my daughter - was a VERY impressive facility, with a fitness track, extensive equipment, lap pool, children's pool, lockers, etc.  After registering as a guest and getting a tour (from my daughter), I began walking with Brenna on the large indoor track (1800).  It was nice to exercise with Brenna but she didn't stay with me for long.  For my part, I kept moving for about forty minutes - by the end, I'd completed two miles (20 laps).  Along the way, I encountered a man (with noise canceling headphones) who was loudly singing songs as he walked along, seemingly oblivious to the rest of us.  When I finished my step goals, I moved on to a nearby stationary (recumbent) bike.  Between 1845 and 2025, I rode 8 miles in 40 minutes.  For some reason, I had to work very hard to reach my cycling goal.  During this time, I also watched CNN, which had non-stop live coverage of the approaching Artemis II landing.  At different times, Brenna came by to check on me and, at one point, she gave me a towel to dry off the sweat.  She also texted me several times, updating her own workout progress.  With my biking complete, I got ready to go swimming in the lap pool.  Unlike what was required (a lap lane reservation) when I visited the Upper Valley Aquatic Center in Vermont, I was able to just chose a lane and get started.  I then spent 45 minutes doing laps and managed to complete 48 lengths (0.75 miles).  This was a drop off from my old 50+ stamina but I was pleased to have been able to get through an entire workout of the pre-Nomad Life variety.  When I was finished working out (2015) and quickly got changed so I could meet Brenna in the lobby (2030).  When we departed, I thought we were going straight back to her place.  However, Brenna mentioned that Jesse had driven down to eat dinner in Harrisonburg.  He had already arrived at a nearby Cook Out restaurant and we joined him (2045).  Since I'd already eaten dinner, I only ordered a milkshake, which turned out to be more of a thick ice cream - I could barely drink it!  Armed with some good food, we visited with Jesse until almost 2200.  As we were wrapping up, there were suddenly LOTS of college kids arriving to quench their munchies.  After saying goodbye (because we were all tired), Brenna drove me back to her apartment.  After arriving (2215), we immediately said goodnight.  However, I did some light reading and Duolingo before finally heading to bed at 2245.  Feeling very good about my workout at Brenna's wonderful gym!