It might be the fact that there are 25 days until NZ (and only 7 working days in there!)
Maybe it's because I had the tunes cranked and finished work at a decent time considering the mail load today was heavy.
Or the fresh-out-of-the-oven cookies I just made and ate. It might be the promise of homemade guacamole with dinner tonight.
I have a feeling it's a combination of all these things and more - today I kept getting hit by waves of happiness and excitement. Literally, waves of them, from top to toe. Sometimes toe to top. Even yesterday, which by all accounts could have been just terrible, I didn't mind that 3/4 of the way through my route I could feel the rainwater squishing in my boots. I didn't mind that I had the silly idea that it wasn't a gaiter day as I felt my pants soak up more and more rain, wet climbing up my shins. I just kept walking with the knowledge that I wouldn't be stuck out there forever.
As far as weather goes, this job has really made me heartier. On Monday evening, I went for my weekly walk with my friend despite the rainy night. That's what umbrellas are for! Part of that heartiness might be due to the fact that I am not camping in this weather. I think last year's multiple wet camp days instilled a stronger distaste for rain and being outside in it. But I might be cured!
Back to today though. I think I just need to shout out some gratitude for life! I am fortunate to be in a position to make choices that make me happy. I am glad that I am learning to recognize the opportunities to do so and acting upon them.
This is the soundtrack to this great feeling:
"I keep having dreams... We are electric pulses in the pathway of the sleeping soul of the country..."
"We are always running for the thrill of it, thrill of it. Always pushing up the hill, searching for the thrill of it. On and on and on we are calling out and out again. Never looking down, I'm just in awe of what's in front of me..."
Yep, tramps like us, baby we were born to run.
Maybe it's because I had the tunes cranked and finished work at a decent time considering the mail load today was heavy.
Or the fresh-out-of-the-oven cookies I just made and ate. It might be the promise of homemade guacamole with dinner tonight.
I have a feeling it's a combination of all these things and more - today I kept getting hit by waves of happiness and excitement. Literally, waves of them, from top to toe. Sometimes toe to top. Even yesterday, which by all accounts could have been just terrible, I didn't mind that 3/4 of the way through my route I could feel the rainwater squishing in my boots. I didn't mind that I had the silly idea that it wasn't a gaiter day as I felt my pants soak up more and more rain, wet climbing up my shins. I just kept walking with the knowledge that I wouldn't be stuck out there forever.
As far as weather goes, this job has really made me heartier. On Monday evening, I went for my weekly walk with my friend despite the rainy night. That's what umbrellas are for! Part of that heartiness might be due to the fact that I am not camping in this weather. I think last year's multiple wet camp days instilled a stronger distaste for rain and being outside in it. But I might be cured!
Back to today though. I think I just need to shout out some gratitude for life! I am fortunate to be in a position to make choices that make me happy. I am glad that I am learning to recognize the opportunities to do so and acting upon them.
This is the soundtrack to this great feeling:
"I keep having dreams... We are electric pulses in the pathway of the sleeping soul of the country..."
"We are always running for the thrill of it, thrill of it. Always pushing up the hill, searching for the thrill of it. On and on and on we are calling out and out again. Never looking down, I'm just in awe of what's in front of me..."
Yep, tramps like us, baby we were born to run.
I flippin' well LOVE this post. I was getting waves of excitement for you! I am really, really happy for you and Dustin. Nothing feels better than fulfilling a dream :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for this - you've make my heart grow all warm and happy!
Glad to warm your heart! Especially in this funny snowy weather. Thanks for the support! :)
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