25 February 2009
Day 8: Grace In Small Things
- Running in the hail for an hour.
It’s character building! — When we got outside for our warm-up, I knew that this run was going to be hell. So I prayed for strength, endurance, and most importantly, I prayed that this might be my best run this season. And it was. I was wearing thin yoga pants, a t-shirt and a relatively thin hoodie where the snowy hail was actually collecting on me, but it turned out to be the most enjoyable run I’ve had this year in terms of my running technique and how I felt physically! - Blankets.
They keep you warm when you’re freezing. Need I say more? - Seeing Yulia dance in on our 47″ television.
I was watching America’s Ballroom Challenge last night when, unexpectedly, Yulia Zagoruychenko showed up as one of the Latin competitors. I was so excited (she’s my favorite dancer) that I actually squealed out loud. At the television. Needless to say—my dog (whom I was previously snuggling with) was not at all happy or impressed. He leaped out of my arms, jumped off the couch and gave me a really angry glare, as if to say, have you never heard of sensitive hearing, lady?! - Becoming genuinely more social.
After weeks of forced conversation, finally having a series of conversations that felt natural (and not forced) has been like a breath of fresh air. - Discovering new clothing you forgot you had.
I probably have too much clothing (and not enough room to keep it all), but there is an upside: discovering something you forgot you owned is like buying it new all over again!
Wage a battle against embitterment and take part in 365 days of Grace in Small Things.
Running in the hail can be a lot more enjoyable than one would think it would be… XD
I love blankets. So much so that I sleep with one even in the summer!
February 26th, 2009 at 1:07 pm“Discovering new clothing you forgot you had” is (for me) the same as “the joy of finally getting the laundry done” :)
Mm, I really love these entries!
Reply: Aww, I’m glad!
February 26th, 2009 at 3:59 pm