It has been hard to start living alone just as this stay at home way of life started. I know it has been hard for pretty much everyone. All of us have our different dynamics, challenges and feelings. The exception has been my youngest daughter. She has been working non-stop in the food and beverage industry since she was in high school - she was furloughed and has had the first break in 10 years! But I digress.
It turns out Reno is really windy. Did not know that before I moved here. As a cyclist, I hate the wind - but as a pedestrian, it isn't all that bad. However - gale force winds gusting 30-60 mph is not conducive to a walk in the park. As a Californian, I am geared for warm weather to start in March. It snowed and hailed and froze the water in my birdbath on June 7 here!
When I go for a few days making excuses for not walking and then shove myself out the door I am always so happy my better nature took over and sent me out into the fresh air - be it cold and windy or scented with new blossoms.
When I go for a few days making excuses for not walking and then shove myself out the door I am always so happy my better nature took over and sent me out into the fresh air - be it cold and windy or scented with new blossoms.
This past week I discovered that the iris finally bloomed as did the lilacs. There was a heavenly scent coming from the Mountain Roses. There are little cotton tailed bunnies all over the place and ducklings in a row paddling across the pond.
My sister got me started painting little rocks to be left behind when out and about, and it is always fun to see if my latest rock has been discovered and carried off. I am no artist - the rock pictured here is my homage to Kandinsky. I made a whole series of them!
I usually walk for 30 to 60 minutes. I go pretty early and find people are good about distancing and are still friendly. I bring my mask but have not needed to wear it.
I have made an effort to reverse my routes and find new paths and to climb at least 1 or 2 hills on each walk. I don't listen to music on headphones, I listen to the birds and rushing water from the snow run off while it is still melting. I like to walk past the dog park and watch the romping pups. I usually stop and find a bench and do a brief "meditation." Then head home again glad I made myself go.
I usually walk for 30 to 60 minutes. I go pretty early and find people are good about distancing and are still friendly. I bring my mask but have not needed to wear it.
I have made an effort to reverse my routes and find new paths and to climb at least 1 or 2 hills on each walk. I don't listen to music on headphones, I listen to the birds and rushing water from the snow run off while it is still melting. I like to walk past the dog park and watch the romping pups. I usually stop and find a bench and do a brief "meditation." Then head home again glad I made myself go.
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Just found you again and am so sorry for the grief and upheaval in your life over these past months. I'm glad you have walking through the park, the bright rocks, and an outlet for your energy.
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