5K Run-Strong Come Back

Come back? Yes, it's been an entire month since my last run. Why have I been away from the activity for so long? Well, for several reasons, but I will only mention one for time sake. The main reason for not running this long is due to a calorie reduction. This reduction came not by choice, rather by financial necessity. Indeed, the economy is responsible. I have had to explore ways to lighten my activity than what is usual for me over the summer months. I begrudged it initially. But I have come back stronger for it as today I kept pace with a new friend who says that she runs 40 minutes to an hour 4-5 days a week. After our run, I don't doubt her. Five minutes into the start of our run, both of us could hold the conversation, though our breathing was noticeable. Mid way until the end of the exercise my friend's breathing was less noticeable while I grew less capable of speaking as the paced picked up. We did not slow down til we had reach the point where we began the run and decided to end it. It was a hard, but good strong run come back.

"Dreaming of the Personal Chef"

The weekend is nearly over and in the words of Venus, I too am, "Dreaming of the Personal Chef" I have reminiscence of Chili"s Chicken Soup with Avocado, Grilled Salmon, Hearty Mashed Potatoes and perfect steamed Broccoli, a scrumptious meal I enjoyed later that evening in Torrence after the thriller book signing. The next day I met a friend while biking around town. She had already walked five miles and I got off my bike and joined her for the next mile and half walk to her home. She invited me for a cold drink, then she asked if I would like some strawberries. I have never refuse strawberries. She brought in the refreshments; to my dismay the strawberries were sliced like finger food and frozen. I sipped on the ice water waiting to see if she would bring a spoon for the fruit. She did not. I picked through the icy pieces, put one in my mouth and to my surprise it melted down giving off the sweetest taste. The frozen berries tasted even better than the fresh ones. What a weekend of ideas for future dining!

Out of the Social Blue

Lately, I have been touched with a feeling of social unrest as I have been away for more than a week not sharing with friends in the larger social web sphere. While I have been trying to convince myself of my current primary obligation to education, I realize that I am still a social creature of habit. So I coming out of the social blue starting with this post.