The minestrone came out fine. I added riced cauliflower from Trader Joe's to make it more filling, more texturized, and healthier (cruciferous veggies appear to help prevent cancer plus, of course, more fiber). The texture is perfect, but I think I should season it better. The recipe called for pepper flakes, but I did not have them.

The sunglasses are absolutely clean now. I did not have to do the elaborate cleaning suggested by ChatGPT but just followed the instructions on my new Zeiss cleaner (recommended by ChatGPT so thanks, ChatGPT). It did not take me a long time and I plan to do it, say every 6 weeks or so. It is very pleasant to have absolutely clear vision.

I did three exercises out of six on Saturday. The fourth one was too difficult and after 2 sets out of 3, I stopped. I also did not even attempt 2 exercises that in the past I had found too boring (they take so long! in one of them, you have to raise each leg to do 10 leg circles, on each leg, and do 3 sets with 10 reps, for 600 circles total). And I did not do one new exercise which requires being outside because it was already dark. I was dripping sweat from that (and it took me about 45 minutes), so I took a shower which is always a win for me.

On Sunday I did stretches recommended by another physical therapist whom I had seen earlier (that one was for the repetitive stress injury in the hands which healed completely thanks to his exercises, so I am very thankful and want to continue doing them, if not every day, then at least a couple of times a week for upkeep) and I also went to Restorative yoga, which is very easy relaxing yoga.

I did not clean on Saturday because with the strength training I was busy till late, but I cleaned the surfaces and washed both sinks yesterday. I did not have time to sweep and mop the floors which are dirty.

This morning I did the exercises outside. They are actually not that difficult and, thank goodness, they are definitely not boring. I incorporated them into my morning walk, doing one set of 10 on each leg when I start, one set in the middle, and the last set right before I go home. I think this is workable, meaning I will be able to do it every day I have time to go outside for a walk (I usually do it after brushing my teeth). I later did another one (it is more balance than strength and it is not boring, either) that requires using a kitchen counter as I was preparing my breakfast. So, that is 2 exercises out of 6 for today.

As for the remaining PT exercises, two of the ones I did do on Saturday are not boring and I will do them, probably tomorrow. Doing them daily seems unrealistic. And I did not even realize how important for me it is to have exercise that are not dull and boring.

Right now I am going for a walk. I am not too tired for that but am too tired for strength training. But I figure, something is better than nothing and I would not be sitting in front of the computer screen.