Couch potatoes rock

First off, thanks to those of you who've been reading my blog. I've had thousands of views and am much obliged, the blog grew longer legs than I expected and it's encouraging to know my mutterings haven't been disappearing into a black hole.

I reckon I'm gonna be travelling home tomorrow with one regret, that I didn't take more time to look around while out here. Apart from running 5k every day all I've done is sit on my fat arse. I could have been to the beach, played golf, tried something different but instead I've stayed indoors. In my defence it's stiflingly hot here, ninety degrees and more, so you don't feel like sightseeing, aircon is your best friend. I've not been a complete washout though, I've read loads, written plenty and drank enough coffee to replenish an ocean, all in a successful effort to relax, recuperate and rebuild. Job done, the challenge now is to continue this positive approach to life when I return to Scotland but when you have God on your side you can't fail 😇.

This afternoon I'm having a farewell coffee with Donna, the lovely lady who introduced me to the church I visited on Sunday. We met during my first week here, she's what us Brits call a lollipop lady and she escorted me and the kids across the road to summer camp every morning. On my way back I'd stop to chat with her and the insights she's shared with me have been really encouraging, she really ought to become a life coach. I feel I owe her a lot, but I don't have a lot so she'll have to make do with a doughnut in Starbucks later, I might push the boat out and get her a chocolate one. I mention Donna to encourage you and implore you to look around and smell the roses because sometimes a person is placed in your path who can redirect your thoughts and be a tremendous force for good, embrace these people who are put in your way, don't let a blessing pass you by. Here endeth the first lesson according to Alexander Russon.

What should I do with the last day of my holiday tomorrow? Brave the heat and get down to the beach? Go on a mega run? Buy some inexpensive trinketry and pap? I've got a couple of quid left so it's odds on that my flight bag will be crammed with Hershey's and candy. I'm determined not to spend another day on my derrière so am all ears if you have any suggestions.

Thank you once again for being a wunnerful audience, one more posting to go (tomorrow) and then you can relax. If any of you write a blog too please let me know, I'd love to read it and advertise it.

With love and all God's blessings to you.
Alex