According to verywellmind - Your mindset is your collection of thoughts and beliefs that shape your thought habits. And your thought habits affect how you think, what you feel, and what you do. Your mind-set impacts how you make sense of the world, and how you make sense of you. Your mindset is a big deal.
Verywellmind goes on to say - Your mindset plays a critical role in how you cope with life's challenges. Having a growth mindset (the belief that you are in control of your own ability, and can learn and improve) is the key to success. A growth mindset can contribute to greater achievement and increased effort.
I need to change my mindset from not being able to remember names or learn Spanish, to 'I can do this.'
I think part of our mindset should included being open-minded. Open-mindedness helps you to learn new things about the world and the people around you. Keeping an open mind can help you grow as a person. There is also an honesty that comes with an open mind because being open-minded means admitting that you aren't all-knowing. It means believing that whatever truth you find might always have more to it than you realize.
I would be starting the the first shift, of the first day that we were no longer taking reservations for pool use. But we still had a 35 person limit, to continue with social distancing efforts. I ended up letting 36 people in before turning four away who came a bit later. And then for the second swimming shift, this is the line I had forming 20 minutes before re-opening time. Once I opened the gates, everybody flowed through for 15 minutes straight while I was in the office taking their payments. Finally after the line ended and all had entered, I shut the gate and took a head count. I had 41 swimmers. Oops.
I got home just after 2:00 and we were on the road headed toward Whispering Oaks campground in Manchester TN by 2:30.
No one was at the office when we got there, so we drove around looking for the two spots we had reserved (#3+#4). On the third time around, we asked a group at the only other tent set up, if they knew, and they pointed out these two gravel spots for tents next to them, that were probably it. There were no numbers.
So we set up our tent, I sent a photo to Jean so she could see where we were, and then we headed out to go hike. And finally, someone was at the office to check us in.
We drove a short (about 10 minutes) drive to the Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, and went for a nice hike and sightseeing. There were long, ancient Indian 'mounds' making a triangle with 50 acres inside. The walk of the perimeter was 1½ miles, with two rivers converging at one point, with very step cliffs along both sides where the rivers were.
According to Wikipedia, the Old Stone Fort remained a mystery until the University of Tennessee conducted archaeological excavations in 1966. They determined the fort was built gradually over a period of several hundred years. The builders are believed to be two distinct local Middle Woodland cultures known as the McFarland and the Owl Hollow cultures, the first beginning work in the 1st century AD and the second completing it.
Wikipedia also said the walls of the Old Stone Fort consist of stone and earthwork, and are on average approximately 4–6 feet high. The walls originally consisted of an inner and outer layer of crudely stacked rocks and slabs with gravel and earthen fill in between. Over the centuries, the earthen fill has spilled over the rock layers, giving the walls their current mound-like appearance. 
This is the ruins of the Stone Fort Paper Mill, built in 1879, which was near Big Falls.
We got word that Jean had reached Nashville and would be at the campground within the hour.
We took their dinner order, and then went in search of a Pizza Hut. Our GPS took us to a former site were Pizza Hut had been, so we were delayed while finding a current location and driving to it. By the time we found it, ordered, waited for our pizza to be made and cooked, and drove all the way back to the campground, we only had to wait a few minutes until Jean and Brianna pulled up.
They followed us through the campground to the hard to find camp sight and quickly set up their tent. Since Jean had a larger truck (16 ft. instead of the 12 ft. she reserved) they had plenty of room and just put the whole tent in the back of the truck, all set up and ready to be put out on the square of gravel.
We were soon enjoying libations and pizza. I had also brought carrots and grapes which helped round out the meal.
Next we changed and headed across this big field to the pool (which we were told closed at dark). The biggest disappointment of our whole camping trip, the pool gate was already closed and locked and it was over an hour until dark! My mindset did not let me 'let this go' and I stewed about it for at least 24 hours.
Most everybody settled for a shower since there was no pool to refresh in.
It was perfect weather, a beautiful night and we enjoyed the campfire, even though it's warmth was not necessary. Jean and I hit the hay before Joe and Brianna, and sleep came fairly quickly and was mostly uninterrupted.
Sunday 8/9 - We slowly rolled out of our tents and had coffee and tea. Jean had an electric water pot that worked great. We had also brought juice and muffins that we consumed.
Waiting for the Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park to open at 8am, enable us to have a leisurely morning. We struck camp and headed to the park at 7:45.
Jean wanted to see some waterfalls and take in some of the history, along with getting a little exercise.
So, here are a bunch of hiking, waterfall, cliff, and old mill photos.
Alas, the fun had to end because Jean and Brianna needed to get back on the road to try and make Winter Haven FL by night fall. We said our goodbyes.
Joe and I drove less than an hour to get to Courtney's for a visit.
I did a little work in her garden while she walked Squeaky. We also worked on a clogged drain together.
Then we had a big lunch, getting carry-out from a barbecue place. I was more interested in the big salad Courtney had made, than the southern food (mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and bake beans) that went with the barbecue chicken and beef brisket.
After lunch, we chillaxed and watched a little TV together.
The drive home was uneventful and then I went right to the barn where Karen and Jan were waiting for me.
We took the gator across the road and walked down into the woods leading to the winter pasture.
We worked at clearing the trail, removing overgrown briar, a few downed trees, and lots of rocks.
I worked on the trail until dark and then hung out in the barn for awhile, brushing Amiga and talking with Pat who was giving Rocky his 20 minute drip antibiotics.
I didn't eat dinner because it was too late by the time I got home, and lunch had been so big and filling.
I also got the shingles vaccine just before lunch. I felt odd right away, light headed, dizzy, and blurred vision. Also my arm at the shot sight was immediately sore.
I took a nap after lunch.
I was hit hard by the reaction before dinner. I wasn't surprised because the literature said about 80% of the patients who get the shot will have flu like symptoms. If I didn’t know better, I'd have thought I had the flu; with muscle aches, a horrible headache, dizziness, fatigue, and chills all that plagued me. I wondered if this was partly due to the mindset I had after reading what to expect.
I watched some TV with Joe and went to bed at 8pm.
Tuesday 8/11 - I was disappointed to wake up still feeling very cruddy. So I had a slow easy-going morning.I barely felt like going to Bible study but thought maybe getting out and active would help. I was working on my mindset.
Joe had planned a pontoon outing, so once home we picked up Patty and Therese and went to St. George Marina. Karen also joined us. It was a pretty afternoon, relaxing on the water, and helped my headache somewhat.
Therese and Patty joined us for dinner. Joe had a heck of a time grilling the hamburger because it kept falling apart. I felt really bad for him, but I was of no help because I just didn't feel up to it.
I didn't take any photos Monday or Tuesday, evidence of how bad I did feel. These two photo's were taken the following day. I love the tattoo on Kayla's back.
There were no pasture horses in sight so I called for Zorro. Soon all the geldings who are out overnight came running (video) with Zorro bringing up the rear.
Zorro got trimmed first, while Amiga was finishing her morning feed. Then she got trimmed and new shoes on her front.
She sometimes looks kind of worried while the farrier is working, but here she has a fairly calm, quiet look in her eye.
I decided to go for a quick ride, and check out the trail we had newly cleared, which goes to the winter pasture. The beans there were growing well. I rode around the edge of a few of the pastures (there are four total) and then took some of the long trail, staying at the top of the ridge rather than going down to Daddy's Creek. It was getting warm and the flies were becoming active before I got back to the barn.
I had time for lunch and blogging before leaving for work at 1:30. The second shift was full when I got there. But the third shift was not busy at all because of threatening rain. A storm actually blew in before closing and I was able to get the pool chores done and arrive home 45 minutes earlier than usual. I was really bothered by some gossip I had heard, and very sad by how much it hurt the person who was wrongly portrayed. Gossip is so hurtful, especially when people let it set their minds with an incorrect opinion about someone else.
I decompressed and relaxed watching two hours of Virgin River, a Netflix series Joe and I started when we were at Courtney's house.
Thursday 8/13 - I have to occasionally include a dog photo, so as not to look too much like a crazy cat lady.
It was a peaceful morning and the sun was warming things up as I readied the pool for the first shift. An hour after opening the gates it started clouding up and a bit later there was some distant thunder.
I only had 20 customers because of the iffy weather and they all left early because of the impending rain. I had everything cleaned and ready for the second shift way ahead of time, but had been instructed not to open the gates early. It was thundering again, by the time I was letting customers in, and I decided not to take anyone's payment until we saw what the weather was going to do. It poured and only three people stayed to wait it out.
I came home in a downpour, losing all motivation to accomplish anything the rest of the afternoon. A cup of tea and some cookies at my computer were enjoyed but did not further my motivation to do anything productive. The above photo is of four of the five watching and waiting for dinner, but it was too early.
The sun came out at 5pm, all the critters got fed and I had dinner. Then I took Maggie on a long walk. I went back up the closed section of Westchester, to check on the progress on Peavine.
The rain had made a muddy mess of the fill dirt and gravel mix, and Maggie and I got pretty dirty. The workers were still busy, putting in the drain sewer. I spoke with one and he said the intersection is now at its new elevation, eight feet higher than before.
I only walked part of Pevine, and then cut through at the Catholic church to avoid any more mud. While I was checking things out, I headed over to the new amphitheater. No more work has occurred on it.
This last photo is of the culvert under Peavine at Mirror Lake. I wonder if it is going to be altered by the project.
Joe left for Daniel's shortly after I got home. I decided not to watch the series 'Virgin River' without him, so started 'Outlander.' I think I may watch more of it.
I also continued to be updated about family in Iowa.
Friday 8/14 - Joe was boarding his flight to Miami soon after I got home from my first walk. Two group of deer came through the back, finishing all the corn left from the night before. I spotted a doe later, and took some more corn out. By the time I returned to my office sun room window, a shyer buck had joined her to feed.
Once they were done eating, they proceeded to groom each other, just like the horses do. First the doe licked his head and neck, paying extra attention to his ears.
Then the buck returned the favor, cleaning her ears well. It was so sweet to watch. They were together for quite awhile and then walked along the creek bank, feeding on green vegetation.
Joe had landed in Miami before 9am. I did a load of laundry, ran to Patty's for cat care instruction, and blogged while watching the weather, wondering if I would be going into work or not.
As storms moved into the area, it became apparent that it would be best to close the pool for the rest of the day, which was decided, so I had my shift off.
An Impatiens collecting some rain drops in the evening. I made a quick trip to Dr. Dan's to get an antibiotic for the barn cat and then when we had a break in the rain, I went out to pick up sticks and also did some weed whacking.
I baked a large frozen Stouffer's lasagna and took it to Patty's, and enjoyed dinner, libations, and conversation with her, Therese, and Karen.
I like the mindset quoted here.
It gives me another thing to strive for.
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