Thursday, November 12, 2020

Day 241

My favorite time of day is early morning. I love waking up with the sun and getting my tasks under way without interruption. I can run, I can do household chores and errands, I can read or relax all while appreciating the morning daylight and sounds of nature. Alone. I can accomplish more in the wee morning hours than most people do in a full day, or at least I feel like it! What's your favorite time of day?


Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Day 239

I believe mornings are the most beautiful aspect of nature. While I realize "morning" is a vague description, the fact is it's all encompassing. I appreciate the fresh start of a new day and the warmth of the sun's rays brightening up the sky. I enjoy the silence of people, yet appreciate the noises of the birds chirping and squirrels chattering. All the world is not yet awake and there's still quiet and peace in these wee morning hours for you to set your intentions for the new day.



Monday, November 9, 2020

Day 238

The gift I am grateful to have received is true friendship. While I think we can all say we know many people or have a lot of acquaintances, true friends are usually not as ample. I appreciate my small "tribe" of a few, close, best friends who see and accept the truest version of myself.  



Saturday, November 7, 2020

Day 236

I ran my first 15K race today! I definitely need to learn how to fuel up properly for longer runs so I am not out of energy in the last miles. Other than that, my legs and hips held up and I am happy to have this achievement run behind me! Bring on the Turkey Trot 5K later this month! 


Monday

Yesterday I got up early and went for a 40 minute walk. Outside. It was 8 degrees. Sadly, this is just the start of the brutal Chicago winte...