I should do this more often

[redbird]

Since it was warm and sunny, I changed into shorts and went into the park with a pack containing a book, some short stories, water, the usual.

I found a pleasant shady spot and did what I think of as my mat exercises: crunches and back arches (4 sets of 15 on each), and the yoga "tree". This meant plenty of time staring up into an endless pale blue, watching orange leaves drift down, and birds fly past, and one tiny insect floating near me.

Much better than doing the same at the gym, although mats are nice. But the weather conditions are seldom right for this.

Comments

[tamiam.livejournal.com]

Sunny and warm in November there? Is this a regular thing? I turned on the heat for the first time last night - it's in the 40s now.

I'm going to start working out again as soon as my back lets me, just so my back has less of a chance of going out again. Hopefully.

[redbird]

Not exactly regular--but I'd say it happens more years than not, at least for a day or two, and we're surprised every time.

We've already had the heat on, and temperatures in the 40s, this season.

[snippy]

Yay! What a pleasant day, and how nice after your illness.

[purpletigron.livejournal.com]

Sounds idyllic :-)

[felonytexas.livejournal.com]

Okay! Where are you that it's warm and sunny - and can I move there?

[redbird]

I'm in New York City. Today it's damp and chilly and I suspect I'm making eggs for dinner because I can't convince myself to go buy anything else I can cook.