I finished my first “course” for grad school over the weekend…
It wasn’t really a course. It was a Welcome to Grad School orientation. Lots of good information, though not all of it applied to me, which is fine. I’m not the sun everything revolves around… sadly (kidding).
One of the good things about having been so intensely online over the last several years: familiarity with Canvas, Zoom, WordPress, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. (Also, the ability to make coffee I like, find ways to do yoga without a studio…)
Today the first course starts, and very soon, it will be time to become a time management ninja. Sometimes I’m pretty good at it; sometimes I’m not. Now would be a good time to stay on top of things. I don’t like rushing, or panicking, so it’s time to lean into deliberation.
Moving on…
Last year I had a resolution to cook a bunch of new-to-me recipes. I didn’t make it to 52, but I did a lot more cooking than I would have otherwise, so I’m calling it a success. (Resolution lesson: swing for the fences; even if you don’t complete it perfectly, starting and going partway can be just as valuable.)
This year I think I’ll be spending some time on a treadmill, in addition to my outdoor walks. I’m on the hook for 400 miles this year, which shouldn’t be too difficult, given my morning walks and summer hikes. This time of year, though, it can be a little bit dicey to spend time outside, even with extra traction (traction –> objectively awesome). We’re having a bit of a melt at the moment, which means we’re thawing and re-freezing, which is… not ideal.
The treadmill is… how can I say this gently… boring AF. But it’s easier to walk at a consistent pace for a goal distance or set time, and that is better for my back and hips than trying to navigate patches of ice and melting snow. (It’s also a better option during fire season — easier on the lungs than being outside.) The treadmill = consistent movement, and even if it’s boring, consistent movement is a good thing.
Carmen Yount 