After the Storm

It took me less than 10 seconds to change my mind about going to the gym. The bright blues sky, crispy and fresh air changed my plan for the day. I went for a walk instead. It was almost noon when I got off the subsway. I find that a day after a snowstorm is one of the finest times to go for a walk.I've been making an effort putting together the workout plan for my next 10K race, but I think I have to add another notch to keep it going. It seemed today the notch had to stay put.The rare beauty outside was too much to let it go.

30 yards on the walking path from the subway station, a little friend stopped in front of me. While I took out my camera and aimed at it, the squirrel stood on its hind legs and looked up at me. I wish I had some crackers to feed it. Made a mental note to carry a packet of crackers next time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
 
The snowman needs his left glove.

 
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Very little snow left on this tree.

 

I seldom use the word breathtaking, but I stood for a long time looking at the sky feeling grateful and content.

Comments

[sitiaishah salim]

Sal,
Thank you for your kind words, and thank you for enjoying my playlist too. It seems that you are committed to keep fit and healthy. I read your blog that you have shed some pounds off. You're right about being out in a frigid cold weather.There is a stillness in the air that we don't experience in any other seasons.
If we lived in the same town, we could go out for a walk together, eh?

[salmabeach]

I love reading your blog. I like your playlist too.
I have taken to walking in my back yard and appreciate my immediate environment. I have been walking 5 miles a day for the last couple of weeks come what may. I walk in the cold frigid day of freezing temperatures. I walked even when the temperature was in the teens. I bundled up and wear ski mask to keep the cold wind from my face. I love it when it is cold and sunny and the air is still.
Unlike you up in the north that have snow on the ground, we have none of the above, just plain cold!.