Winter thaw to start the new year

I have had a busy Christmas break despite a the first fibro flare since last December. Last December was a emotional stress flare. This one was a physical stress flare. Physical, how? I went sledding. It would have been fine, except it was a fast hill and I forgot to steer. The first wipe out hurt, but the second one was out of a Road Runner cartoon. I was airborn over the ledge forever, before I dropped 12 feet straight down. I was able to get right up and was fine the rest of the day. I figured I would be sore, but didn't anticipate the flare - which lasted until this morning.
I was able to take care of a lot of personal things over break. I am buying my car from the lease company, seeing doctors, drove to TC to test drive a car for a Target gift card, researching winter hiking boots, and trying to finish a sweater I started during the opening ceremonies of the Olympics...yeah, over a year ago.

Higgins had only been froze over about a week when the weather turned warm - the 40s - for a few days. All the snow in my yard has melted.  Today, it is back in the 30s and it snowed off and on without accumulating.

I was able to start walking again yesterday. When I'm working, I don't get home until 5pm and it is dark by 5:30ish. Also, it has been so cold I haven't wanted to get out. We got a lot of snow in a short time and the trail was not clear enough for me to walk without my feet getting wet, cold, and full of snow.  My new boots should be in this week and I hope to walk more often.

I really need to pursue this. I am noticing that I am "hibernating". Not like a cuddly bear either. It is a nice way of saying I am withdrawing, becoming introverted, and avoiding social situations. I'm in pain and when I'm in pain, I withdraw.  My doctor has told me to fight this.

Some enterprising squirrel found the perfect hiding spot!

I made dog biscuits for Sadie's friends for Christmas presents.