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Present Yourself

Until I was about 10 or so I thought that Christmas Eve was the day.  When my mom was growing up her family always celebrated on the eve by opening all of their presents and so we continued this tradition.  I still kind of think of Christmas as occuring on the 24th.  If you celebrate Christmas, is today or tomorrow more significant for you?

This being a holiday and all, it’s an extra special COMMENT COMMIT!

I just returned from an awesome 40 minute run.  It’s cold, crisp, and clear and an absolutely gorgeous morning here in WV. 

Yesterday I gifted myself with a 10 pound kettlebell and was hoping to get a little strength training in but I am getting picked up by my mother-in-law soon.   She and I are heading to Northern Virginia to Tate’s sister’s for the weekend (Tate will drive up from Charlottesville).  I’ve been wanting to check out kettlebell training for a while and finally convinced myself to buy one.  I am really looking forward to swinging it around!

Do you have plans to get moving today?  Today may be an excellent time to take a rest day.  On the other hand, if you’re like me than getting some exercise in today will make the time with family and the holiday food all the more enjoyable.   It’s always important to find the balance between doing things just for you and caring for others and fulfilling obligations.

A very happy holiday to you and yours!

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A Family Who Moves Together…

I didn’t run or do Pilates! Instead we had family day at the gym.  Tate, my little brother, little sister, and I hit the YMCA to work-it-out.  It was 45 minutes on the elliptical for me.  I haven’t been a gym goer since I left for Peru two years ago and while I enjoy it every now and then I have grown more fond of non-gym workouts.  It was really perfect for today though.

Late afternoon the sun came out (it never got above freezing though) and two of my sister’s and I bundled up for a walk.

The three of us haven’t been together for 15 months!

I am still walking a little funny due to some very sore hamstrings. 😦

This gorgeous farm is right on the edge of town.

↑ Main street of our quaint town.  We actually grew up on a farm 40 minutes south of here but this was our town, where we came for dance classes and Chinese food.

Tonight Tate and I are going to his brother and sister-in-laws for Sunday night dinner.  I am excited to see our 3 1/2 month old nephew!

What did you do today?  Paddle boarding? Yoga? Running? Exercise TV?

Running is the greatest metaphor for life,
because you get out of it what you put into it.
-Oprah Winfrey

 

 

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