January 6, 2013
Sunday is really the best day to sleep in, to catch up on your dreams and to focus calmly for the week ahead. I find that there really is a lot to be thankful for, from something so routine as getting a glass of cold filtered water to the every morning little wet kisses from Ella, from catching a glimpse of a cardinal in the falling snow to hearing Maguire’s masculine bark echo in the woods.
Morning walk with Andrew, Maguire and Ella was around the man made lake at Pine Community Center. Maguire loved it, the mostly downhill walk explodes with different animal scents. It takes him about an hour to do just around a mile circle. I’m not in a hurry as Ella chases her toy and also gets distracted with the scents. Unfortunately Andrew was not too happy. He had a schedule, and a short distance dog walk that took far too long was not on it. No problem, he doesn’t need to go next time.
Yoga: practice today was from 1-3, a beginners’ guide to positions and their novice to advanced variations. I can say that I really mastered the ‘Downward Dog’ and Wheel, as for the Crow that’s another story. I don’t imagine I will be able to really master that one for several months. My balance is off, not enough weight in the head compared to the amount in the rear.
Mojo Run: Today was the first day of the C25K which culminates on March 2nd. With snow falling, a group of us headed outside to be instructed how to run. 45 minutes of 1 minute runs 90 sec walks. I came home tired, pleased with my ambition but nonetheless concerned that this really is going to kick me. I believe my biggest challenge will be the little person on my shoulder talking into my ear….if I can not listen, then I’ll be good to go every Sunday 4-6, Wednesday 6:30-7:30, and Friday 12-1. I am really the slowest runner there, not the most out of shape, just the slowest. I should really re-read the story of the Tortoise and the Hare.
I really didn’t talk to anyone today, though I read some upsetting news on FB about USNA and the increased sexual harassment and assaults. Nearly doubled in 2012, apparently there will be several changes in 2013. I wonder if Rebecca would tell us, something tells me she wouldn’t. I wonder where I went wrong. IWWIWW
Things I read today: 52 Paths for fitness. A Year’s worth of small steps to a SVELTE YOU.
Music I listened to today: Blessed to be a Witness, Ben Harper, a selection from Neil Diamond best tracks- reminded me of my mom, this is her favorite artist and finally Blessed by a very young Elton John
Well that is all for today. I need to figure out something for Andrew’s birthday on Friday.
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