I got out there and walked this morning. I had to convince myself to go, but I did it. I got up even later today and considered walking around the neighborhood instead of going to Palmer Park but when I thought about it I decided PP was the more beautiful walk. It was about 60 degrees out when I started my walk sometime past 8am. Even though it was later it still was cool enough out to take a walk. The last quarter of the walk was pretty hot though. I wore my hat today to keep my face shaded. I think I need to get a visor though so I can shade my face but have the top of my head open to the air. I wish I still had that crazy orange/pink visor that I used to have. It always made me feel happy.
I've already had breakfast and taken my morning meds. I see Dr. Fouss in September and I'm going to talk to him about going off the Abilify. I just can't afford it anymore ($200 for a 3 month Rx) and I want to get off as much medication as I can. I'm sure he'll argue that I'm doing well so I shouldn't mess with my meds. I'd go right back on it if it had a negative effect being off of it. I'll have to wait and see how that goes.
I took time to pray and reflect during my walk this morning. I just wanted to connect with God while I walked. Keeping my mind occupied makes the walk go by faster. It never seems like a 40 minute walk, it always seems so much shorter. I just love how beautiful it is up there (even though I spend most of my time watching my footing on the trail). I make sure that I stop at least once to admire God's creation. When I'm really being mindful I can hear the birds tweeting. There are lots of different kinds of birds up there. The blue birds are my favorite. I think they are jays. There always seems to be different flowers blooming up there which makes it a peaceful walk. Lots of dogs again today and they all were well behaved.
The trail was still wet from yesterday's rain. One puddle went across the entire trail so I had to step in sticky mud. Yech! I survived though. I can't imagine what it's like on the trail right after a rain has moved through.
I've got an upset stomach from eating my bowl of cereal this morning. I'm not sure why it's bugging me today. I'm sure it will calm down in a few minutes.
It's 10am already so I'm going to go take a quick nap so I can get my day going again. I'm glad I got out there and walked today.
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