I was sitting at my desk, torn on what to do for physical activity. The outdoors was calling to me. My workout bag sat in the nearby chair. I had options. My tentative plan was to "try" to make the water running class this evening. I knew that in … [Continue reading]
Survival of the fittest
Well it is November 30th, the last day of the month, and the last day of my commitment to NaBloPoMo. It isn't as hard to post daily when nobody is expecting it. It *is* challenging, however, to post everyday when you know that it is expected of … [Continue reading]
False Start
I stepped up on the starting blocks, a young girl ready to take the plunge against other girls my age. Be it free style, breaststroke, or butterfly, I was always nervous. I suppose we all were. Many times a body or two would land in the water before … [Continue reading]
Inviting
One look out the window was bound to do it. From the forth-floor window, the view of the hill was such a beautiful and inviting site. Longingly and daily, I have been watching it change from brown to a rich green color. It is our perfect little … [Continue reading]
Minding my Ps and Qs
After four glorious days away from work, I have lost my ability to suppress my discontented comments. Like a drunk, trying to mind their Ps and Qs ("pints" and "quarts"), I have been surprised hearing a few unrestrained comments leaving my mouth. … [Continue reading]