Yak Yak Yak

We share stories of our collective vacations because most of us can't afford to go anywhere unless it's online and on a student budget. After a period of noticeable absence, friends return to their routine at the Y with tans, wounds, an extra 5 pounds, or all of the above. Where have you been? Tell me all about it (in 2 minutes or less please)!

I am VERY protective of my workout time because I haven't yet figured out that my friends are more important than thin thighs. So, you go away someplace COOL like Alaska and you come back just aching for a solid routine at the gym and your time gets eaten up by CONVERSATION. I have no idea why I can't chill. However, last week Peanut and I had a great chat in the parking lot when we should have been rushing off somewhere with many important tasks to perform and just enjoyed a beautiful cool morning break together as "pals". Peanut is wonderful. If I ever grow up I'm going to be just like her.

The weather has been unpredictable and I miss the early morning light. I went running twice last week before the sun came up and it was weird not being able to see my feet, or the road, or sticks and debris, or dead skunks. I like the cooler weather but the shorter days are upon us so it's time to adjust my brain and rethink the workout. I had a great bike ride on Sunday and I admit that starting out at 7:30 instead of 5:00 was kinda nice. However, more cars suck.

The Y has been quieter than usual the past week or so and I'm loving it. The pool and fitness center are pretty empty and I can do my thing without having to worry about others. Please go on vacation or just go away if you can. Good for the soul and great for those of us left behind. And if you've been someplace cool or have traveled please do tell, because after my visit to AK I'm broke so I'd appreciate sharing stories. XXX