Daily Success May 7 managed to get across the finish line to “Outstanding” without having to think hard about the scoring. That noted, I did do something I try to avoid: my distance score was within a hair’s breadth of the next level last evening and I simply got on the treadmill for three minutes to carry it over the finish line. But after more than 6 miles, almost all of it with the backpack and over some modestly difficult terrain, I didn’t feel all that guilty. Now, I’m glad I did as that was all that carried me past “Very Good.”

Cue Napoleon’s quote about a bit of ribbon.

Today should go well. A lot of work on the website is queued up for turning on, so there should be some success there today. My body GENERALLY offered no objection to the lengthy hike yesterday, so I’m not expecting trouble today.

All that typed, I may have jinxed myself with premature celebration on the sciatica front. The left side is definitely complaining a bit with extensive walking, complaints that do not appear to be tied to the backpack, just to the distance. I am hopeful that Kristin will see this as something we can address when we do the injection follow-up virtual appointment on Wednesday.

Rain is forecast for this afternoon, so outdoor activities should be focused on this morning. Exercise, and especially most walking may end up pushed into the gym. A Giant trip is needed, however, as a prescription is ready.

“Other duties as assigned” will include getting more things finalized for A’s first college tour in June. Most is in place, but reservations remain to be made. There are also some final details for the trip to Spain to iron out, mostly the interval between getting off the plane in Madrid and stepping back on the Camino in Cadevado. How many days with Julian and Mercedes? Train ticket. Bus ticket. Airbnb? Albergue reservation in Cadevado (the commercial one)?

Lots to do today, so I’d best get at it!