Typically, long walks are scheduled for the weekend. Today decided to take a different route - walked on Westside Highway next to the Cowlitz River then headed uphill to Columbia Heights. Well, it was longer than I estimated and the hill was a bit steeper than expected. My feet felt like they were encased in cement galoshes! At one point I paused to take a breather and thought "what have I gotten myself into?"
In the end my determination was stronger than my will to breathe! Once I reached the top, I knew it would be all downhill from there. Reached home and the total mileage walked was 6.75 miles. Whoo hoo!
One thing that keeps me going is the hidden treasure that may be discovered. If I had a nickel for every single glove on the ground, I'd be set for life. Walked by a Carhartt beanie (tempted but too wet), license plate, Rubbermaid container, t-shirts, and assorted odds and ends. Filled my pockets with acorn lids and a walnut shell as these are handy for crafts. Will even make a stop in the middle of a crosswalk if I spy change - usually pennies and nickels. Biggest treasure found was a gold and red ring that reads "You are not one of us" inscribed around the band.
Along with potential keepers, there have been a few surprising items, including several loaves of French bread, tampons, pencils, and shoes missing their mates.
I've also thrown in some daily (mostly) dumbbell lifting in an attempt to tone my arms and get rid of the "batwings."
Happy April to everyone and let's cross our fingers for sunny weather!
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