No day but today..

Today was a good day. I will say that I struggle a little with saying that because I didn't get accomplished the things that I had hoped to. I didn't get finished creating my schedule for computer classes for the year. I'm actually really frustrated with the process and yet I'm working hard at looking at the positive side of it all. I also had an idea that I was going to do some more cleaning around the house and yet I was not motivated to do it as the evening pressed on. But, to refocus I did do quite a bit. I was able to complete two big start up projects for work. I also had a great time chatting with my teacher friend over coffee. She always makes me feel good about life. I also took a nap which was a nice quiet time in my day. Finally I will say that I was accomplished in that I got myself out running again. Funny how I can feel like I didn't do much with all that going on.

I spent my time running listening to Rent. I really love the music from the show. Back in college I was fascinated by the music so much that I dedicated a semester of my painting class to creating pieces based on the music. I was pulled back into it as soon as I started the run. The show really speaks to me about the importance of living for today. I know that while the majority of the characters in the play are facing the literal possibility that any day may be their last there are a few that are facing their own demons and needing to learn to live in the moment. I think that for me the reason that I'm so drawn to the themes is that I have found that I'm most content and alive when I'm living within the day. I would love to say living in the moment (instead of the day) but I think that being able to do that takes a lot of practice. Isn't it funny how when you don't live in the moment or the day but the future it becomes consuming and you lose yourself to worry, dread, or even excitement (leading you to miss the present time). Living in the moment... another assignment. Not one I'm going to note at the end of these entries but something to think  more about.

I really do get a lot out of music. This is my second blog (out of 3) that I used a piece of music to inspire my writing. I guess that it's always been like that. Something about the music speaks to me easily. I also love that music is frequently layered with meanings if you take the time to look/listen for it it. So that being said I will most likely continue to write based on my choices for music that given day.

Respect: I took a nap and spent some time alone with myself. It was good since there were many things that I could have done to distract me from myself and thoughts.
Positive things: I stopped my run to walk with the nurse from my work. She seemed to have a lot on her mind and chatted eagerly as we walked the track. It's good to connect with people.
Excercise: Ran 1.5 laps and walked half a lap.