I didn't go anywhere. I've just been busy with work, sending my baby to big school and now we've added Beavers to the mix (great program by the way). Tomorrow's meeting will include a hike!
I confess I don't get to walk as much as I was when I wasn't working but I try to make up for it as much as I can on my weekend walks. Yesterday I left the house at 10:30am and once I got through the first km (remember that past post about the first km seeming more challenging for some reason?) I just kept walking. I went further than I normally go because I got to this new stretch of the road and felt so peaceful. The sun was out yet the road was still wet. There were farmer's fields, oak trees (well all kinds of trees but I particularly like oaks), a deer, an old barn and the familiar sound of crickets and birds. For a moment I could have imagined I was in NB with my Grampie. I know it doesn't make sense to anyone else but it does to me. Anyone driving by could see the dumb smile I had on my face walking down the road, rain coat tied around my waist, water bottle swinging from my right hand, and I didn't care. I am thankful for my ability to walk. For the willpower that has led me to a 63lb weightloss. For a place to live in the country where I can walk and reflect on happy memories, current successes and future achievements. To be able to think clearly and enjoy some time by myself in nature. I decided I couldn't very well walk forever because hubby and son were expecting me back home at some point so I picked a house with an acceptable civic number, 1589. (*Warning: A bit of Aspie Sarah coming out here). I have this thing about numbers. I always have yet I was always terrible at math. Anyway my numbers are 5 and 8. It may have something to do with my birthdate (actually it most likely has something to do with that). I am forever adding license plate numbers, civic address numbers, phone numbers, prices and costs. If I can somehow get it added or reduced to a 5 or an 8 then it's acceptable in my mind. Our phone number adds up to 8, this year my birthday added up perfectly. 2012 should be a good year. I can see the looks on all of your faces as you read this and your mouse is moving toward the 'Unfriend' button on FB. HAHA
Anyway back to the walk. I turned around at civic # 1589. When I got home I had been gone for 1.5hrs and had walked 8.2km. I felt amazing! I wish I had the time to do that every day. Unfortunately life gets in the way which is why you should all pool your money and buy me a treadmill so I can walk after dark in my basement. I will walk on it with a fan blowing on my face, nature sounds in my ears and a blindfold on to ignore the laundry in the corner.
