Daily walk! Do you take one? I know people that are faithful in their walks...3-6 miles a day (I look up to my sister, Darlene, and my friend, Cherie). For me, that extra roll around the middle that isn't very attractive on a person, or an upset digestive track is what it takes for me to be motivated. So, I was out the door this morning, starting with a 1 miler. I chose sweats and a tank for my attire. It was breezy, yet warm and it was soon apparent that I should have chosen shorts instead, but I decided to just buck up! I often pray when I walk...and watch the birds (a mama crow feeding one of her young)...and an occasional "hi" if anyone else is out and about. I had my sunglasses on while walking toward the sun, and saw a neighbor that Cliff knows well, driving back toward his home. I waved with the kind of wave that you do to people you know well. However, as the pickup approached closer, My sight became clearer, and I realized I didn't know this guy at all. In fact I didn't recognize the pickup either, but I had already waved with that all knowing, "I know you well" kind of wave. The guy as he got closer to me had a look on his face like, "I don't know you". So, I walked even faster as he pulled into a nearby driveway. Oh, just let me get around the corner before I embarrass myself even further. But, I wasn't fast enough and the "pool guy" stepped out of his service truck with a "Hi! You look great!!!" Whoa, now I was liking that a bit. Looking great? I just wanted to soak in the compliment for a moment as they come so far and few between these days at 52. My immediate response was, "Thank you (with a little beaming light of delight inside of me as he took notice), have a great day!" But as soon as that little delight button was pressed, my survival instincts button blared with "What are you, crazy? The pool man, at least 10 years your junior, whom you know nothing about...he could be an ax murderer, a sex offender...get out of here and start walking like you've never walked before." Okay, so I have a little overactive imagination. But, let me ask you...would you have taken the compliment without concern? Had I not gotten the compliment, my day would have been much like others past. :0)
Monday, May 21, 2007
Daily Walk?
Daily walk! Do you take one? I know people that are faithful in their walks...3-6 miles a day (I look up to my sister, Darlene, and my friend, Cherie). For me, that extra roll around the middle that isn't very attractive on a person, or an upset digestive track is what it takes for me to be motivated. So, I was out the door this morning, starting with a 1 miler. I chose sweats and a tank for my attire. It was breezy, yet warm and it was soon apparent that I should have chosen shorts instead, but I decided to just buck up! I often pray when I walk...and watch the birds (a mama crow feeding one of her young)...and an occasional "hi" if anyone else is out and about. I had my sunglasses on while walking toward the sun, and saw a neighbor that Cliff knows well, driving back toward his home. I waved with the kind of wave that you do to people you know well. However, as the pickup approached closer, My sight became clearer, and I realized I didn't know this guy at all. In fact I didn't recognize the pickup either, but I had already waved with that all knowing, "I know you well" kind of wave. The guy as he got closer to me had a look on his face like, "I don't know you". So, I walked even faster as he pulled into a nearby driveway. Oh, just let me get around the corner before I embarrass myself even further. But, I wasn't fast enough and the "pool guy" stepped out of his service truck with a "Hi! You look great!!!" Whoa, now I was liking that a bit. Looking great? I just wanted to soak in the compliment for a moment as they come so far and few between these days at 52. My immediate response was, "Thank you (with a little beaming light of delight inside of me as he took notice), have a great day!" But as soon as that little delight button was pressed, my survival instincts button blared with "What are you, crazy? The pool man, at least 10 years your junior, whom you know nothing about...he could be an ax murderer, a sex offender...get out of here and start walking like you've never walked before." Okay, so I have a little overactive imagination. But, let me ask you...would you have taken the compliment without concern? Had I not gotten the compliment, my day would have been much like others past. :0)
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Gayle , you crack me up!!! thanks for the mention in your blog....how did you know I skipped my walk today......trying to make me feel guilty!
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