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[turps]

Pauline asked if we wanted to go out for lunch yesterday, and as it was James' day off, we both went, along with Pauline and her daughter. Pauline had a voucher for a restaurant for 40% off, so as she'd asked us, said she'd pay. Only to find out the voucher terms were a bit misleading and it was 20% off food and 20% off drinks. So, the bill was a bit more than she expected. Which I felt bad about but she refused to budge that it was her treat.

But, despite that, the food was good and the company excellent, so it was a nice time out.

Today it was the first weight management class at the new time and length. I was a bit worried about the doubling of the exercise time, but it all worked out nicely. The extra hour meant the talk part could last longer, and wander more without cutting into the physical part of the class, and while there was more exercise there was still time to finish at leisure before the next class started.

Quite a few regulars were missing, though, which was a shame. I hope it was just one off's, and they come back, and not that the time doesn't suit.



I'm going to try to do this challenge, so off we go.

Challenge #1

Journaling Prompt: Light up your journal with activity this month. Talk about your goals for July or for the second half of 2025.
Creative Prompt: Shine a light on your own creativity. Create anything you want (an image, an icon, a story, a poem, or a craft) and share it with your community.. Post your answer to today’s challenge in your own space and leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

My main goal for this month is to go to the gym at least once a week, ideally twice. Then, with class on Wednesday, that should be an achievable amount of activity.

I was actually at the gym on Monday. Yes, it was another really hot day, but the gym has air con, so it was lovely and cool in there. Bonus, I learned how to actually track the machines I used via the gym app, so now have actual proof of what I did and for how long.

I also spotted they still have the leg press machine I used to enjoy, but it's now hidden away in the free weights section, along with some other machines I hadn't noticed before. Actually, I guess that can be another goal, stop being so intimidated by the people doing free weights and just walk around that corner.

And a final goal, to do at least one creative prompt from this challenge. So, fingers crossed for all of those.

Comments

[shadowhive]

It’s always so annoying when vouchers like that are so deceptive. That’s how they get you I guess. I’m glad you had a nice time though!

Good luck with your goal!

[turps]

The voucher really was misleading with a huge, 40% off your bill all over the front. It was only while paying it was pointed out that it was two 20% offers. But it was a nice time, and I'd go back, though next time fully aware of actual prices.

Thank you!

[jacieleigh]

I'm sorry it was a misleading voucher. I'll bet the employees get tired of explaining it.

I'm glad the new class time worked out for you. Hopefully, more regulars can make it next time.

Great goals!

[turps]

I bet they do get sick or explaining it, as it's written so deceptively on the front of the leaflet.

The missing regulars were a shame, and I do hope it was just a one time thing where they'd forgotten the time and day change. At one point I thought I was going to be the only one there, then lots more people arrived *g*

Thank you!

[omens]

You are kicking ass at the exercising - your gym plan sounds great. I got back on my treadmill today 😮‍💨 it had been so long! Nice to have day 1 behind me, though.

[turps]

Thank you! I'm Bodhisitting tomorrow, which is when I initially planned to go to the gym again, meaning I changed that plan to today. So, maybe today is the day I go into the free weights section *g*

And look at you back on the treadmill. That's fantastic!

[kat_lair]

Good luck with your goals <3

[turps]

Thank you!

I think they are achievable, so fingers crossed.

[pensnest]

I really enjoyed my gym class on Monday—the big studio was *cold* so trotting about was quite pleasant. Don't be intimidated by the free weights people, go for it!

[turps]

I have to agree, it was lovely to step into a cold building when it was so hot outside.

Well, I've been to the gym this morning and could nearly say I went into the free weights section. I was on one of the machines I'm comfortable with, and was watching a lady at the frame thing that has loads of different weighted handles/ropes/bars etc to pull on. I decided I could do that, and after I'd finished my reps, headed over to the now empty frame. Only to find out the air con man, who was there fixing the system, had spilled water everywhere. So, foiled just as I made my way over!

[spikedluv]

I hate misleading coupons, but I'm glad you had a nice time out.

Happy to hear that the addition time for the class was not too strenuous, just gave more time to complete stuff without rushing.

Good luck with your gym mondays and class wednesdays!

[turps]

It was a nice time out, but I do wish Pauline would have let us at least pay a bit toward the bill.

You were right in the end, it did give us more time. Yeah, we did more circuits, and there was more exercise done for sure, but it never felt rushed. Plus, bonus, no Zumba ladies lining up to get into the hall at the end.

Thank you!

[badfalcon]

I hate it when vouchers do that but it was lovely of her to still cover the cost even with it being more.
Good luck with the exercise goals

[turps]

The voucher was so misleading, and all I can think is, they do it on purpose, which is annoying as it leads to frustration for everyone.

Thank you!

[turlough]

I always wonder why they make vouchers misleading like that. They just makes things uncomfortable for everyone and can't be a good way to make your business attractive! So kind of Pauline to treat you anyway!

I'm so glad to hear the longer class worked so well! A great pity so many of the regulars were missing though. Hopefully they will be back next time or at least in a couple of weeks. It IS the middle of the summer after all so they might be away.

ALL the good luck with your excellent goals!

Go you for going to the gym! Though on a really hot day the promise of air con might tempt even me ;-D

[turps]

I always wonder why they make vouchers misleading like that. They just makes things uncomfortable for everyone and can't be a good way to make your business attractive! So kind of Pauline to treat you anyway!

I have to agree. The whole front of the voucher was bold font saying 40% off your bill, no suggestion at all that would be split onto two different discounts over food and drink. It was kind of Pauline to pay anyway, because she was expecting the bigger discount.

I've just been to class this morning and a couple more of the regulars were back. I think you're right though, summer will be an issue as people go off on holidays or are just generally busy.

The air con was a huge plus on those very hot days!