Yesterday I had a relaxing day off. I have banned myself from use of my car at least one day a week, and am really loving the consequences of that. My morning began with a four mile round trip walk to the store. I shopped there for what I would need for a rice salad I wanted to make in the afternoon. On my way home, I stopped on the beach, and sat and read a book, “I Hate School” to help me relate to the children I work with-I am fortunate to live in Southern California and can walk via the beach to many choice destinations.
When I got home I ate a bowlful of cherries, and then walked to an earth-friendly, fair-trade local coffee shop, where I had a yummy vegan cupcake and some hot chocolate. I walked home again, put on some warmer clothes and headed back out to visit with a friend who waits tables at a vegan restaurant where I had a whole coconut, a kale salad, and cucumber water.
Although tired at the end of the day, (I walked at least 10 miles) I felt satisfied and slept like a rock. Today, I am facing more of the same-walking, eating, relaxing, and smiling.
Why all the walking? First of all, I’ve found that a day off is much more relaxing if I turn my errands into joy. Second, I’m headed to Spain in 6 days and I plan on walking all over there. I want to get lost in the streets and the culture and have lots of energy doing it. So this week and last week I have been walking everywhere. I even got dropped off at work last week to walk the five miles home. I thought it would feel like a chore, but it was great.
Signing off, for now.
Que pase buen dia-Have a good day!
Ciao,
Clara
