Blonde Logic
Yes. You can.
Feeling a bit antsy, and after several days of not really looking after myself, I decided to go out tonight for a nice long walk. Its been a long time since I have had my "exercise" walks. Walking to and from work everyday is good, but not the same.
So - grabbed my MP3,and went out into the thankfully cool evening air.
I did my usual route which is through 2 cemeteries, up the hill through the old part of town, and down throught the grounds of an old manor which is now our leisure centre - but the grounds have nice paths that meander through the gardens. Which i discovered tonight.
I listened to Angelo Badalamenti (sp?) He did the music for Twin Peaks, and thats what I was listening too. Excellant music to sort of get away from life, and not think about anything but listen to music and take in the scenery.
After walking about 50 minutes, I decided to jog a little - and I kept going. I jogged for about 7 or 8 minutes without stopping, on level and inclined ground. It was amazing for me to do that. ANd it did help clear my head. Some.
It made me feel better too.
Our heads, as we know can really trip us up at times. I put on a few pounds on holiday, and then this last week with losing VIncent and everything, I am sure I have put on another pound or two. Combined events probably total about 5 or 6 pounds. No major shakes.
But that little gain tweaked my head and had me doing a lot of crooked thinking the last couple of weeks, and I found myself reaching for baggier clothes, etc., and not feeling so peppy. I felt like I had gained WAY more then I had, and that I immediately looked like I used to. Well- not that bad - but you know. Its just how my head thought. Silly head.
Joggin drove it home - the damage is minimal and to toss those stupid ideas - if I was like I used to be there would have been no way I could have jogged!! So it was a good head clearer for many things.
Looking forward to tomorrow - another long walk is in store.
I also got a few workout CDs. Pilates, low-impact (2) and...........BELLY DANCING FOR BEGINNERS!!!!
Why not! No one will be watching!! I previewed that one - and it looks FANTASTIC! Really going to be fun. It's called a 'Goddess Workout' and while it is challenging, it also looks very relaxing and chilled. Just up my alley!! LOL
Anyway - time to dust of the cobwebs of the past few weeks, and get my ducks back in a row. I have gotten a little sloppy. And enough is enough.
Its hard work this maintaining. Don't kid yourselves. But - its manageable, if we pay attention, and realise things are slipping sooner rather then later, when damage is very minimal.
Well, theres a Friday night ramble. Now I am going to watch a movie with Bud and Monet, who are also missing Vincent very much.
Oh yes - here's something..... This morning, I asked Vincent to come to me somehow, and let me know she was "there" and still with me.
Well, on the walk home, alongside the top road, I found a little lonesome teddy bear. So I rescued her. And I named her Vincent the Bear.
Have a good night everyone.
xx
So - grabbed my MP3,and went out into the thankfully cool evening air.
I did my usual route which is through 2 cemeteries, up the hill through the old part of town, and down throught the grounds of an old manor which is now our leisure centre - but the grounds have nice paths that meander through the gardens. Which i discovered tonight.
I listened to Angelo Badalamenti (sp?) He did the music for Twin Peaks, and thats what I was listening too. Excellant music to sort of get away from life, and not think about anything but listen to music and take in the scenery.
After walking about 50 minutes, I decided to jog a little - and I kept going. I jogged for about 7 or 8 minutes without stopping, on level and inclined ground. It was amazing for me to do that. ANd it did help clear my head. Some.
It made me feel better too.
Our heads, as we know can really trip us up at times. I put on a few pounds on holiday, and then this last week with losing VIncent and everything, I am sure I have put on another pound or two. Combined events probably total about 5 or 6 pounds. No major shakes.
But that little gain tweaked my head and had me doing a lot of crooked thinking the last couple of weeks, and I found myself reaching for baggier clothes, etc., and not feeling so peppy. I felt like I had gained WAY more then I had, and that I immediately looked like I used to. Well- not that bad - but you know. Its just how my head thought. Silly head.
Joggin drove it home - the damage is minimal and to toss those stupid ideas - if I was like I used to be there would have been no way I could have jogged!! So it was a good head clearer for many things.
Looking forward to tomorrow - another long walk is in store.
I also got a few workout CDs. Pilates, low-impact (2) and...........BELLY DANCING FOR BEGINNERS!!!!
Why not! No one will be watching!! I previewed that one - and it looks FANTASTIC! Really going to be fun. It's called a 'Goddess Workout' and while it is challenging, it also looks very relaxing and chilled. Just up my alley!! LOLAnyway - time to dust of the cobwebs of the past few weeks, and get my ducks back in a row. I have gotten a little sloppy. And enough is enough.
Its hard work this maintaining. Don't kid yourselves. But - its manageable, if we pay attention, and realise things are slipping sooner rather then later, when damage is very minimal.
Well, theres a Friday night ramble. Now I am going to watch a movie with Bud and Monet, who are also missing Vincent very much.
Oh yes - here's something..... This morning, I asked Vincent to come to me somehow, and let me know she was "there" and still with me.
Well, on the walk home, alongside the top road, I found a little lonesome teddy bear. So I rescued her. And I named her Vincent the Bear.
Have a good night everyone.
xx
