Week 25 - Reading

Week 25 - Reading

I have this love/hate relationship with books. I enjoy having books, I've even enjoyed reading them, but I'm a slow reader so I also get discouraged and end up taking months to read a single book (let's be honest, a year). It's a good thing I didn't resolve to read more at the beginning of the year, I would have failed immediately. Audiobooks, on the other hand, I consume like air. I've been an audible subscriber since 2011 and have nearly 300 audiobooks and that's just because I can rent them from the library and I podcast HARD! Serial, up & Vanished, That Sounds Fun, TONS of podcasts!!

One of the best questions I was ever asked was "What 5 books most influenced who you are today?" Now I'm asking you this question. Let me know!

Week 24 - Travel

Week 24 - Travel

I've never been afraid to fly. In fact, I rather like it. Especially the take-off and landing. As an avid weather watcher, I'll spend most of the flight hunched over looking out the window. The last time I flew, we passed by a field of giant cumulus clouds. Their size was so imposing; seeming to stretch on for miles. I don't think that side of the sky will ever become boring.

P.S. Did you know there is an Amazon Basics carry-on? I bought the hard shell and put stickers of places I've been!

Week 23 - Still Walking

Week 23 - Still Walking

We had a cold front move through San Angelo Sunday evening. The high on Monday only reached 77°F and it was glorious! I don't waste these opportunities. There are paved trails within walking distance of my home, and on days as beautiful as today, I took full advantage. Normally, I walk only 2 miles, but that day I walked the full trail and did 4 miles. Some people may ask, why didn't you run the trails? Um...because I don't hate myself! Actually, I have a temperamental lower back that doesn't appreciate the high impact of running, and it is faithful to let me know of its displeasure the next day...and the day after that...and the day after that. Thus, I walk. And pray. And breathe the fresh air. Days like these won't likely return until late September or even October. I like to enjoy them when I can.

Week 22 - Canada

Week 22 - Canada

I was in Banff, Canada last week. Mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and pine infused air. I thought I would take hundreds of photos, but I found myself just soaking up the experience, soaking up the mountain vistas and good conversation. I still took a hefty amount of photos, but I felt more present this time around.