On Running...
I still would not classify myself as a runner. I did go out and by myself a $95 pair of shoes because I thought it was a necessity. And, they do help with the placement of my feet which helps my ankles and shins. I'm only going out one to three times a week. This bothers me because I know I need to be going out at least two times a week. But, babies are exhausting! As is work, and cleaning the house, and dealing with my husband! When I do make myself run, I typically warm up for 5 minutes, stretch, and then run walk for 30 minutes and then cool down for 5 to 10 minutes. I haven't spent too much time reading my copy of the Beginning Runner's Handbook. How does this relate to being a mother? Well, I guess in two ways:
- I do understand, believe it or not, why Jennifer Lopez felt wanted to run a marathon for her babies to be proud of her. Now, it may be that she just really needed to lose the baby weight for her career, but, I can see where she is coming from. I want Nathanial to see me do something that (as those of you who remember me from high school) is not really in me to do.
- I want Nathanial to see his mother physically active.
Any advice?I'm ALREADY finding myself wimping out.
On Writing...
Well, I am blogging! I also occasionally write for a website and get paid $10 per article! Hey, it's something, right? I'm also investigating both short story and poetry writing contests. Writing is not like running for me. I have a genuine love for writing, but sometimes, I feel like it doesn't love me back! I can't tell if I'm actually GOOD at it. I will keep trying. I do want my baby to understand what it means to follow your dreams.
On 5 Minute Showers...
Yeah...well. I'm still between 10 and 15 minutes. Shaving the legs takes time!
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