Friday, September 3, 2010

the slow down


I've always been a fairly cerebral type-- reading, cooking , entertaining, writing. Before leaving Colorado Springs I was hoping for a phase of life that was less stressful, less complicated. What I've got now is a life of callused hands and sweat. I actually decided to completely forego a shower today. Why bother when I go from gym to hot bakery to a few hours at home before knocking off to run tomorrow and go back to hot bakery? Probably good practice for January to be doing manual work all day. Probably good habituation to get dirty more often.

Otherwise:
I miss my friends and think about them all the time. Susan taught me about panna cotta which I made myself this week for my b-day. Joanne comes to mind with instructions on push-ups. Beth would love the walks I take along the Fox River. I miss going to the gym with Polly. They would like it here.

2 comments:

Suz. said...

Aw - sweet friend! I love that you made Panna Cotta. Hope it was yummy. I am juggling all kinds of craziness, with school, work, and family and a relative coming to town. Just checked in with the "currently K4" group to see when we can meet next.

Sounds like you are adjusting to new rhythms and a new sense of who you are in this new/old place.

I look forward to talking with you soon. ~Suz.

elly said...

hey girl...i would love the walks along fox river, no doubt. you've come to mind often lately as i wonder how you are, what this in-between season is like, and if autumn is arriving in chicago. miss you!