My plan today was to take it easy since my back has been bothering me, but I got antsy so I decided to go for a run in the rain. I LOVE running in the rain, something about it is so refreshing! As I started I thought "OK it's a lot colder than I thought". Of course you warm up as you go, so it didn't take long. When I am having trouble not focusing on the strain, I try to take in the things surrounding me. After letting my brain relax I started to hear the rain hit the water, my breath getting heavier with each minute, the wind wrapping around my ears, the gravel beneath my feet. The sound of each step keeps me going, motivated. I take a look around and appreciate the beautiful mountains hidden behind the fog. Passing by strangers with umbrellas who smile and and give me a nod. As I start to slow down and come to the end I think how peaceful this is, I wish I could listen to this while trying to fall asleep. After I finish stretching and walk back to my car I feel a natural high that almost makes you walk zigzag. Nothing is better then coming home and having a hot shower, jumping in some pj's and a hot cup of coffee :)
I feel that I cannot write a blog post and not post pictures so here are some randoms I found from Nova Scotia..
My Best friend Nicole is probably going to hate me for this, but I love and miss her and came across this editing. This was my last night there and she found this in a store and posed :)
That is all for now, I am going to do a little work tonight and curl up with a book. I am reading Unbearable Lightness by Portia De Rossi. So far so good!! Stay tuned for some of my favorite 'Love' pictures next week for Valentines.
-Tracie
