So last evening I met up my friend and we walked for about 40 minutes in 35° weather. It was actually refreshing and we had a nice time chatting. This was my friends first time walking so I had to walk a little slower than I normally would have but that's okay. I'm curious to see if she'll want to go again. She said that she enjoyed it and couldn't believe how good she felt afterwards and was surprised that exercising actually gave her energy. It felt wonderful for me to get out in the fresh air. It's like therapy for me and it clears my mind. I can exercise inside but that gets old to me quick; walking outdoors is the only thing I never tire of.
My mind has been going non-stop lately thinking about where I am in life and where I want to be. I'm content with my life but not happy. I want to be happy. I've been working on the inside for the past several years, spiritually and emotionally, working on being happy with who I am, because I know that we create our own happiness, it is not a destination, like they say. I've come so far, but my journey will never end. I want the outside of me to match this "new inside" of me. I want a makeover for this next phase of my life. I want to be slim and confident with the way that I look. I don't want to avoid ceratin situations because of the way that I look. And when I get to this point, I know that I will attract Mr. Right and I will have lined myself up inside and out to have a wonderful, real, lasting adult relationship. I can't wait to see what's in store for me this year. Life is what I make it. I'd better get busy.
Make it a great day.
I'm so glad your friend enjoyed the walk. Hopefully, you've got a walk and talk pal. I'm with you, I love to walk, especially with my husband. I think I need to make a point of getting a few walks in on my own, along with my swims.
ReplyDeleteIt's crazy, isn't it? Trying to redefine and find yourself, all while closing in on 50? I think this is what the mid-life crisis was always all about--we really are changing at this time in our lives and we have to find the new pieces that fit with those changes. Thank goodness all this 40 something anxiety doesn't include zits and peer pressure, too.
Have a fabulous weekend and enjoy some relaxation. It sounds like you need some after the last week.
That's great that your friend was able to go 40 minutes on her first walk! Glad she loved it, too!
ReplyDeleteSunny, I just know that this time, you are ready to finish and maintain the transition. I'm so excited to share that time with you! :D
I'm glad you and your friend enjoyed the walking. I like waking home from the train station at the end of the day - getting fresh air after being inside all day. Hope you two can make it a regular thing!
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