Sun, Rest, and Gearing Up

It's been a lovely, lovely weekend here. Sun and mild temperatures have successfully tempted me to be rather lazy. I've given in and have set my goals fairly low in terms of school work. If I can comment on some student self-evals, then I'll count it a successful weekend this time around and I'll aim higher next weekend!

I did go to coffee and a chic-flick yesterday with a friend. It was good to just get out and do some relaxing things. Then, after chatting with another friend - long distance - about her desire to do a second marathon (!), I got inspired to try to take up running on a far less intense basis. No great strides made, but I did get a properly-fitting pair of shoes and actually spent some time on the treadmill this afternoon. (I'd have preferred to go outside, but the store said I can return the shoes if I have problems so long as I stay on a treadmill - so, that's where I'll be for a while...). It was good to get moving. I just have to keep telling myself that anything is better than nothing and that I don't have to be instantly wonderful at this for it to be worthwhile. That's why I usually end up quitting. So, I'm committing to it this time and trying to have patience with myself. A good life lesson in general.

Now, back to my fairly lazy day, getting things done around the house and just taking some time for me. Funny to think that for many people, a weekend like this is normal and involves no guilt - or even the temptation of guilt... I do feel that I'm now ready for the coming week though - I can, so to speak, hit the ground running tomorrow morning!