GIFTS

I didn’t know I would make it.

I chose wellness as my one little word (OLW) this year. My post written on the sixth of January shares my process of choosing my OLW, it was a challenge to myself. I have to be well, we all have to take care of ourselves. So as I chose the word I dared myself to commit to an exercise regime. The more I thought about it, the more I knew it would be difficult to commit to a regime, that regime.

As a risk taker sometimes, I went ahead to visit a local boxing arena. I saw a few fit, young ladies punching away. It made me question my ability to keep up if I were to join. These are the occasions that make me murmur a few words to myself like,

“What was I thinking?’

I had to be brave and confess to my colleague who vowed to join me, that boxing is really not for me. The young owner sent me messages a few times, asking when I would be starting. I had to gather courage to tell him I will call him when I’m ready.

Another colleague decided to start a walk around an indoor track at school. One day, I decided to go and watch her. And of course I did not just watch, I joined in my sandals and my inappropriate gear and bingo!

I have found my mojo! Walking is my exercise of choice, so I am elated! I dared to tell my students who challenged me to increase my rounds. I like a challenge. This made me exceed my goal and I am now walking a mile and a half or more, after school with a podcast or a string of tunes on a good day. I’m living part of my one little word.