I took the time to check out what was available at the local gym as I wanted to find some place where I could do tai chi, aquafit and yoga to continue on with my exercising that I was doing in HB. The gym is within walking distance (about 7 minutes away) and has a pool, a gym area and exercise classes. I was able to get a 25 day pass which works out to $9. per day. So far, I have tried a couple of aquafit classes and an Over 50s Workout class and I enjoyed them all. Next week, I will try some more classes which are offered at the gym.
On Tuesday, I met up with Dad's boss's wife, Dawn, at Chermside Mall which is a huge mall about a 15 minute bus ride from where we are staying - the bus stop is about a 3 minute walk from the house. Dawn and I get along really well, so it was nice to spend some time with her. She was the one who introduced me to iced chocolates, so I had to have one while I was out with her. :-) We did a lot of walking around the mall while we did some shopping and we also had lunch there. I was able to get a delicious Indian meal (butter chicken and chicken korma) as Dad wasn't with me - he can't eat curry meals cuz it upsets his stomach and he doesn't even like the smell of it.
Yesterday, Dad drove me to the temple so that I could meet up with the sisters of HB who had planned a day at the temple. It was nice to be able to attend a session at the temple with my friends, especially Robyn. It is so peaceful at the temple and it is so nice to go in and leave all the worldly cares and thoughts outside and just concentrate on the things of the Lord.
With our weight loss / get fit plan, Dad and I have decided to go out for dinner just once a month and last night was the night. We checked out a few places we could go to which were near to the house and chose a Mexican one called Guzman Y Gomez - we both love Mexican food and this place did not disappoint. Dad had nachos and I had a burrito - both were yummy!
Dad eating his nachos (with my burrito in the forefront)
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