Daily constitutionals

Recently Jon and I decided to start a new habit - daily walks. It's pretty important for me right now, being much more limited in the physical activity I can do, and also for Jon who sits at a desk every day. So in our typical fashion - me having a great idea and Jon who actually has the will power to execute the great idea - we've been "getting up" 30 minutes earlier (aka, not snoozing....) and going for a walk.

I have to say I'm finding them quite addictive. It's been about three weeks now of nearly daily walks and while it is not getting *easier*, it is getting more desirable. I'm finding myself frequently emulating the behavior of our old family dog Cally who would nag and nag and nag (as only a dog can) until she was taken out for her 3pm walk. I get really excited for my walking buddies, and I have one at work as well, who take time to walk me around the block even at my ever slowing pace, while claiming it is good for them too. I'm almost anxious until we go and am always so glad and relaxed when we get back. No wonder she stared us down for hours.

Now these aren't power walks, they are more like power strolls. More accurately - more stroll and less power. Usually they begin with a "are you up for this" and "yes, you?" followed by "okay, sure." Once we get started you'll hear one of us muttering "This is really good for us." "Yes, I know" "Thank you for doing this." "You're welcome. Thank you. " "How are you doing?"  "Waking up." And basically our conversation follows this line of thought for about thirty minutes. Riveting for the morning I assure you.

Today we upped up the action by helping clear of trails of branches and small trees which fell during the storm. I found this relatively exhilarating. We do not have a yard, so it's nice to get outside and work in the nature.  Well, Jon moved the big branches and I picked up wet leaves and moved smaller branches, but it was still productive, and we may have inspired another person to pitch in which is nice. 


So there we have it- hopefully we can keep this up for the next three months!