Walk

The title says it all. In Wisconsin we had 62 degree weather today! And the whole time at work I kept looking at the clock until I was able to go home to go for a walk. And walk I did. I decided to drive the 5 min to town, (we live in a countryish area, we live in apartments that are off the highway, but on a country road.) So anyway I drove to Brillion, got my mp3 player ready, my piece of gum, my cellphone (you never know when you may need it) and I was off. I walked for over 6 miles!! I did 2 laps around Brillion! It felt awesome, the weather was perfect for capri workout pants and a t-shirt. I love taking walks by myself because first I can go at my own pace, sometimes I walk fast, and then slow down , then speed up again. I love just putting my mp3 player on and listening to music, But the best thing about walking alone... I can think...or not think. I have no one asking me questions, no annoying insurance companies to deal with, no cares at all. I usually don't think about much when I am walking and that is the way I like it. Yet some times all I do is think about stuff, work it out in my head and walk away the stress. Walking is like venting to me. So I am pretty proud of myself, because on Sunday I also went for a walk, about 45 min. My goal is to tone up a little. I have a love hate relationship with my thighs, and would love to see (or not see:) them as much. So I plan to walk them away! I also saw one of my friends when I was done with my walk. For those who have been with me a while it was Sara, my cousin, and old roommate. We used to be super close, but I moved on with my job, and don't work with her anymore, and we just don't talk as much... ok at all anymore, this was the first time I saw her since my wedding. I talked to her 2 times, but not in person. She is getting big, she is pregnant and due in July. We talked for like 5-7min, then she had to get her son home to make some supper. I wish we would talk more, but honestly we are just in different places it seems... you know how it is.

I would also like to pat myself on the back because tomorrow March 18th will be 2 years since I quit smoking!!!!!! ok not until like 10pm tomorrow, but still 2 YEARS!!!! I can't say that I have been a perfect angel in those 2 years, I did slip up a couple times, but it was always when I was drinking, and after I ALWAYS thought..why did I do that. And I would only have one and then be mad at myself. I would get over being mad at myself pretty quickly because I reminded myself how strong I am for being able to only have that one and not start up again. It wasn't the easiest thing to quit, but looking back it was again one of the best decisions of my life. I feel better, smell better, and saved a lot of money!
So have a great day everyone, and hey walk away your stress and celebrate something meaningful!!!
Amy