With nearly 15 pounds lost, my body is really starting to shape up. I’ve gone about as far as I can with diet alone, so I now have to spend a considerable amount of time in the gym to shed the remaining pounds.
I love my gym. They recently added a Cardio Theatre, where you can watch movies while working out. I’m all about movies, so that’s awesome. But you know what sucks? They are only open until 7 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. I’m a night owl, and I don’t usually even think of going to the gym until 9 PM or so.
As an alternative, I went to the park and walked the track tonight. I haven’t been to the park in forever. It was quite the enjoyable experience. There were a few other walkers as well as plenty of people playing basketball and tennis. I spent 37 minutes on the track – 37 peaceful minutes. I thought about all the things going on in my life. I took deep breaths of honeysuckle-scented air. And I realized that this is the way life should be – simple. My life has been anything but that lately.
I am a very independent woman, and I’m content with being single. But I want bliss – not just contentment. I’m ready to let someone into my life – so long as it’s simple. Two people who have their own lives but spend a little quality time together each week. No arguments, no stress, no doubts. Just complete understanding of each other. Sharing laughs and love. Slowly…very slowly…building toward something bigger.
A girl can dream. Hopefully this dream becomes a reality.
July 23rd, 2007 at 9:40 am
Best of luck in all things love. It’s a very exciting place to be – single with possibilities! But you know, the whole “simple” thing MIGHT be a tall order. (#);)
July 23rd, 2007 at 11:21 am
mmmm…37 peaceful minutes while breathing in honeysuckled air sounds GREAT. I think you are approaching your own zen modes with things like that. admirable indeed.
i don’t think what you seek is impossible. sounds like a nice refreshing approach to getting to know someone.
ALMOST AS HOT AS BLOGS!!!!!! lol j/p – -
you ever get into tennis?
July 23rd, 2007 at 11:39 am
Bush – Thanks for the well wishes! And I know what you mean about simple being a tall order! Relationships are rarely simple, but I’ll settle for simpler!
Atticus – Zen mode indeed! Btw, maybe you should join me at the park one night. Might be a great place for you to write! You can write while I’m walking! It’s nice to see that you don’t think what I seek is impossible. It’s definitely a nice way to get to know someone without a lot of pressure. And yes – almost as HOT as blogs!! hehehe. As for tennis, I’ve never really gotten into it, but I’d like to learn! Wanna teach me?
July 23rd, 2007 at 1:40 pm
Congrats for sticking to it Tish! Me, well, I haven’t done so well.
July 23rd, 2007 at 2:04 pm
Hmmm…I could go for some of that too.
I hear ya!
July 23rd, 2007 at 4:41 pm
Soulmate, I know exactly what you mean. I can’t explain, but believe me, I’m feeling ya sister. Love you. Congrats on getting in shape babe.
TG
July 23rd, 2007 at 5:31 pm
Mushy – Thanks! It’s hard to stick to it, but I’m confident you can do it!
David – Good luck to you!
TG – So glad to see you stopping by regularly these days! Thanks for the kind words! Love you too!
July 23rd, 2007 at 11:32 pm
Way to go, Tish
I still maintain that you looked great before as well, but I can totally understand why you wanted to lose the pounds =)
Any guy would be lucky to be with you. It’s just a matter of when you’ll meet that right one, not if
July 24th, 2007 at 7:12 am
Mum says you can borrow me if you need to work out more. Running me in agility is ‘quite’ a run and will get you in shape really fast!! Luck in the love thing, we wish you peace and happiness, always!
July 24th, 2007 at 8:58 am
Mike – Thank you so much! That’s one of the sweetest comments I’ve ever gotten!
You’re the best.
Johann – Come on over and run with me!
Thanks for the best wishes! Peace and love to you, my friend!
July 24th, 2007 at 3:44 pm
Mum says that the best way to loose some lbs. is to run me on a standard run, about 167 yards in 40-50 seconds. And then do that three to four times in one day. You should see what she looks like when she’s done running me, all huffy and puffy and her face gets kind of red too! She’s a mess, but I love her anyway.
Thanks for voting for me!!! And Mum wants me to tell you Mike is right!!!
July 24th, 2007 at 9:05 pm
Now that I’m not driving to the 3rd job, I can spend more time at my gym. With that, I won’t have to worry about every time that I start improving to not be able to go more than 2 times a week or so.
Congrats on the improvements
July 24th, 2007 at 9:07 pm
PS with just getting back from vacation, I have no idea what I was tagged for, but alas, hello, hello, hello!!!!
July 25th, 2007 at 4:32 am
Hey… you have an award waiting for you at my place.
July 25th, 2007 at 6:34 am
Here’s hoping you have that peaceful life with lots of love and happiness (raising glass….CHEERS!) I totally understand about wanting a drama free relationship. It’s too exhausting to have anything BUT that. Hugs to you my sweet!!
July 25th, 2007 at 9:11 pm
Good luck! Dreams can come true, you know? (sort of like Snow White’s dream.
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July 26th, 2007 at 12:45 am
Simple and slow is an excellent recipe both for barbecue and relationships!*grin*
July 28th, 2007 at 10:47 am
Simple sounds really good right now. It seems like simple has not been around my life for awhile.