I got to spend more time outside in the vicinity of thr house

 I try to be on my toes as I live with my mother.  As she says, when I see something that needs to be done, I should do it.

Keeping in spirit with that admonition, I took out the  garbage  and recycling.  Exiting the house the slap of cool fresh air on my body was invigorating.

I got to spend more time in the vicinity of the house.