Training continues for my two 5Ks. As I mentioned in this recent post, the first is happening on Sunday. I have been feeling a bit glum about the weather forecast for the coming days. At this point in time it looks like it will be rainy and 8° on Sunday. I can barely run in good weather! How and I supposed to deal with the rain? Sigh.
At Mark’s suggestion, I did a wee test run this morning, since the weather conditions are about the same as we’ll see on Sunday. I did a slow jog around the block and three-point-five minutes later I was back at home: with a wet jacket and pants and a soggy disposition overall. That being said, I am really trying hard to be optimistic about the whole thing. There is no failure here, only learning and growth.
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The highlight of my week: cupcake and coffee break with a friend at Cupcake Lounge in Westboro. Have you ever been? It’s a really nice place to hang out, and the cupcakes are perfection. Cake to icing ratio is critical, don’t you think?
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Awhile back I wrote a few posts inspired by Gretchen Rubin’s book, Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives
Here’s where I have to ask: do you make your bed every morning? I have a checkered past in terms of bed making, and for the most part did not include this task in my morning routine. BUT THEN I started making the bed and, for extra emphasis, instead of fluffing the pillows a la June Cleaver I’ve been giving them a couple of good right hooks and a left. Perhaps I’m just channeling some extra energy or just getting out my frustrations, but it is immensely satisfying to walk away from a freshly made bed and punched-up, pummelled pillows.
I dare you to try it for a few days and report back.
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