U.S. Bank

Keep all brush and leaf debris piles up and tread lightly until at least 5 consecutive days of 50 degrees, typically around Memorial day in my neck of the woods at least. MN zone 4a which used to be zone 4b but because we are warming we have officially moved zones, mind-blowing!

This is one of the hardest tasks for me to accomplish. It seems almost impossible to even go more than a couple hours without creating some waste. I am going to need to take more time to create an action plan and execute on this.

Although I didn't reach out to as many friends as I would have liked to, it felt great to connect for longer with the ones that I did contact. We spent a lot of time talking about how we can better prepare for our futures, where our energy should be spent, and talked through how to overcome challenges in our daily lives.

I hope all is well with you. Changing some of my eating habits, reducing sugar intake, adding more fruits and vegetables daily, seems to be changing my sleep and attitude, in a good way. I am thankful for this challenge in helping remind me what is important.

I enjoy putting multiple vegetable in with tuna. Had salads every day this week so far. Plan on making a vegetable stir fry for dinner. I had been feeling really sluggish, tired, headaches. Those seem to be getting better.

I appreciate the opportunities the Eco Challenge offers. There are things I never really considered until I was told about this last year. This format allows me to hold my self accountable and share with others and I really think sharing, supporting our environments, and making a difference is what our world needs.

While our event is scheduled next week on Earth Day 4/22. I'll be participating at a sponsored U.S. Bank event, and we will be cleaning up at Adopt-a-Hwy event. I also cleaned up several drains along my way to the park. Had a playdate with a couple others from daycare over the weekend and to my surprise the girls (3 & 4 yr olds) kept...

Resisting getting on screen in bed and read book before sleeping, I have obviously better sleep and adding quality minutes to my sleep.

I started picking up garbage and recycables when I take my walks or in th workplace.

I researched pollinator friendly flowers to plant in the pots on my patio as soon as weather permits.