Pedestrian Confession
My new pedometer has been underused. My summertime walking obsession has evolved into a lukewarm pursuit due to the many kind rides from friends to and from work and church.
What can I say? They're free rides. Who says no to that? Especially when money is tight.
My previous post found me high on the waves of getting a replacement for my lost pedometer. Visions of picking up where I last left off at an average of 10,000 steps per day had me excited and thoroughly convinced I would be back at my regular pace like I never stopped.
Yet here I am, lackluster in my pursuit.
And I don't really mind.
I'm spending more time with K, like I should be doing, in my final months here in the Philippines before moving back to the US.
My post-work walking time is now spent watching her in Advanced Ballet class; soaking up every moment of seeing her dance and fulfill her dream.
The 5,000 steps I'm now averaging are a small price to pay for doing what I'd like to think I do best - being a mom.
My walking can wait for my destination in Somewhere, America.
You'll know where that will be when I finally know.
Here's a picture of K in her pointe shoes taken using the Self-timer function of the Olympus mu-725sw I reviewed.
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Seriously, I know the feeling. I'm on the 10,000 steps site too and as of recently my numbers have dropped a bit. When they do though, I like to throw in an extra walk around the block in the evenings or a stroll around the park. The key is to find balance. I would add that as of yet I've still to hit the 10,000 step average mark so don't feel bad about the dip.
You're right though, it's important to ensure that whatever you do to make sure your having fun. Otherwise there is no point.
Incidentally if you want a "walking buddy" on 10,000 steps send me a PM. Stuff like that is always more fun when done with others. :)