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i had this kind of funny realization last night/this morning - the kind of thing where you're like, "why didn't i think of that before?"

i run 4 days a week or so, which means there are 3 days i don't. and last night i just had the idea that i should take a morning walk on those days off.

i've always loved a good walk - to clear my head or just to wander. and i realized that this is the first time in about 4 years that walking hasn't been a major part of my every day - i walked in austin, san francisco, chicago, boston, and even on the ride when i wasn't on my bike, i was happy to take a walk on my days off. i love to wander off all day on vacation, walking over 12 miles most of the time.

here, i have to drive to work and there's little walking in my day now, which i definitely miss. so what took me so long to think of such a simple idea? i have no idea.

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i took this this morning on my walk (useful to walk too, for the photography opportunities) - it was a brisk 35 or so and the perfect temperature for a walk if you ask me.

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today is also my mother's birthday. i would have held out for a portrait but no doubt she will be tired today as she works at a jewelry store and as such will have been busy. anyway, she is 50, and honestly the best mother anyone could ever ask for, so raise a glass for her.