Every year I promise myself that I will slow down and actually enjoy the holiday season, instead of sprinting through it, feverishly checking things off my to do list as I go. Well, with 17 days to go until Christmas, let’s just say that I’m moving at a very fast trot…so that’s an improvement.
And, while I was sure that by this point the frigid temps would have kept me indoors, my running time has become an even more necessary respite. It’s a chance to step away from volunteer commitments at my son’s school, gifts to be purchased (or wrapped, or shipped), cards still not addressed, a Christmas dinner menu still to be planned…the list goes on and on. It’s a chance to focus on nothing except putting one foot in front of the other, while Eminem or the Black Eyed Peas provides a little motivation to fight through the chilly headwind.
It’s a chance to re-group, to recharge and lately, I’ve been feeling very grateful that I’ve found running!
Nice! Running is the perfect way to recharge and get away from life’s frantic pace.
you just got me nervous reading that there are only 17 days left!
I agree, running helps keep everything in check during hectic times!
Seriously…Molly’s nervous?..throw 3 kids birthdays in there before Christmas too(shamelessly looking for some sympathy lol)….Every year I say the same thing, then it all sneaks up on me AGAIN. You’d think I’d have this down by now…OMG where are my sneakers?…I need a run!
Running saved my life!
Here’s a trick and I have used it to great effect.
Buy two of everything.
Wrap and give one of those things.
Store the other.
When November comes around next year, re-purpose the gifts you stored, check people off your list, then you have less to by next year.
You may make some interesting discoveries … garter-belt for my wife turned into a gift for my brother-in-law next year … then we caught him wearing them in the locker room during hockey season!
🙂 have a great (hopefully relaxing) weekend!
Oh my gosh Andrew that is too funny!! I may have to try that just to see what happens 🙂
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Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog, Michelle. I have yet to put up my main Christmas tree ad gee! Less than 17 days, I better get cracking today!