one of my goals this year is to get outside more. i LOVE outside. LOVE.IT. but i noticed that over the past year, it had become something i didn't do so much anymore. i got caught up in "busy-ness" & running here and there or trying to get everything "done". i did my workouts on a treadmill or an exercise bike to "squeeze it in" because the day was chock full of kids & chores & gotta go there-s and get that done. so if i finally did have some downtime to myself, i found that i got in a habit of flopping down, bedraggled from all the running to & fro.
so i kinda stopped heading outside when i had a minute to myself.
and i've found out that just doesn't work for me.
i need that fresh air...that sun on my face....even that chilly NY winter wind. i need it...it makes me happy :)
so...for 2011, i am determined get back outside.
a few "tweets" later and the next thing you know, katie, tamar & i challenged each other & each of us have committed to taking a walk outside at least 3 times every week. then tamar kicked it up a notch & had the fantastic idea of taking photos & sharing our views on our blogs. sign me up!
so here are some snaps from my walk today:
i'm lucky to live right near a lake and it was really fun to just walk down & spend some time noticing little things. i love the skinny little trail of a deer or a fox or a dog or cat that snakes across the frozen lake. so pretty :) i pass by this stuff probably 7 times a day, whizzing by on my way to the post office, the library, to drop of a kid to whatever practice, etc. it was so nice to slow down & just enjoy it. yep...this outside thing is just what i needed.
we are 3 women, from 3 different countries, in 3 different corners of the globe....this is going to be so interesting!
i'm really excited about this adventure!!
happy wednesday!
xoxo
gi
Wow Gigi, this sounds so great! I look forward to seeing everyone's views.
Posted by: Sara Berry | January 05, 2011 at 08:18 PM
good for you gi!!
it's so easy for us to just get bogged down in the tunnel vision taht can become our lives. love those lake pics too :)
xoxo
Posted by: kl | January 05, 2011 at 08:35 PM
Excellent goal! I often say this to myself, but need to do it!
Posted by: milkcan | January 05, 2011 at 10:38 PM
that is just beautiful... i'm with you here. Must get outside more..
Posted by: sasha farina | January 06, 2011 at 03:55 AM