hollyrunswild

Hello.
I have really been tripping about time this week. About how minutes, hours, days make an impact. I have also been exploring my anxieties about time lost and time anticipated. Which, I guess, points to the need to live in the present and be mindful of the moments. More on that later.

I spent the better part of three days with the kids. It's was like a little bonus weekend for us during the week. We had fun. The weather was awful, so we went to the "Fun Center"(which I think is like a gambling casino for kids), bowled, created a new game called "soccer pong", watched movies, played board games. I still need to work more on expanding their horizons. I won't see them for most of spring break, and that lies a little heavy on me. Again, it comes back to time. How will I use that time while they are not here? How will I make the most of the time we are together?

Running. I have kept to my schedule. I have an epic blister. I know it is caused by the friction of my orthotic, but I am not certain what to do. I think I am going to get some sock liners and try two pairs. The runs have been a little better. My fatigue has eased a little. I ran a new route yesterday over to the river trail on First Street. The only issue is crossing Hwy 97. I had to stop and wait for traffic for quite a while. Then I had to stop for a train! I did consider trying to beat it as the gates descended, but then I thought I probably shouldn't press my luck. (because I don't believe in luck, right?) Anyway, it was a decent four mile run. I made it to the Elderberry bushes. I really need to institute the cross training. I know my body would feel better if I did. But I am proud of making it through the first month. Very proud.

What else? This week I am determined to solve my education issue, to update my resume and application files, and to play music at least an hour a day. Oh, but I did get my math endorsement paperwork sent in by the district office. Now I use wait on the TSPC...cross your fingers, knock on wood, all that jazz.

Much thanks to my friends for helping me through this week. It was a bumpy ride. Hold on to your friends, maintain those relationships if you can. We're not getting any younger. We will need each other to make it through.

And take some time to think about time.
Love,
Holly