Baby Steps....

I haven't actually started running yet. At least not the kind of running where you strap on the running shoes and head out the door for at least a half hour of non-stop jogging anyway. Still, I'm feeling good about my first step towards eventually running. I like walking home from work, but unfortunately it was too easy to get out of that. So I decided to ask a colleague of mine if he would mind picking me up on his way to work in the morning, you know, to carpool and all. He agreed, and so I now walk 3.5 blocks to meet him every day. The obvious added bonus here is that it forces me to get out of bed cause I definitely don't want to keep him waiting, and it helps me wake up along the way! Another big benefit is that I now have to walk home. Some days...okay, make that most days, when I first remember that I don't have the car I kind of say a mental ughhh...I don't feel like walking, I'm tired, it's been quite a day....But so far, this has been followed by a all the more reason to walk - it'll do you a world of good lady, so get off your butt and get going! And it feels awesome! My work is right next to a beautiful park, and when I step in it, it's an instant natural, healthy pick me up!! So first baby step is done....soon I will want to run home, I just know it!

Sleepless in Granby

Night owl: that's definitely what I am. Once again sleep eludes me....probably because it's the end of holidays and I have to go back to work in the morning. Well, make that in a few hours. Add to that the fact that my firstborn is off to Italy for 12 days of fun and is on his way as we speak and there you have it: the perfect recipe for a sleepless night! I'm excited for him as it's his first visit to Europe! I'm also a concerned mother and just won't sleep until I know he has landed safely. Thank goodness for technology and Flight tracker live! He's on the last leg of the travelling and will be there within the hour. Good news....cause I really need to get a bit of shut eye if I want to get in to work in the morning, and not the afternoon!