I am always amazed at watching my 5, 3 and 1 year old boys. They are always trying something new, trying to figure something out, moving around, climbing on things and generally just moving through their world in a different way each day. I was inspired!
I decided that my three goals for this year are to laugh more, love more and make more mistakes. My type A personality loves the t’s crossed neatly if you know what I mean.
So, today I tried to include all three of these goals into one activity: Zumba! A year or two ago I said that I would never try Zumba and that I would never join a gym again… well never say never people! I did both of those things this morning. My very wise neighbour had, over time, convinced me that I should try Zumba.
IT WAS INCREDIBLE! It was fun, I made a fool of myself and I got some great exercise. It was one activity where I had to solely focus on what I was doing. I couldn’t worry about the boys at home, what I was going to cook for dinner or the pile of laundry.
Here is an image that I got off the web that sums up the experience for me:
Now off to have a rest, I am sore!
What are you going to do this year to “be a beginner”? What new pathways are you going to create in your brain?
"Be" ENOUGH 
Good for you!
I want to exercise more this year – not Zumba, just walking. Last [academic] year I was teaching, and I got at least half an hour of fast walking, four days a week – and sometimes five.
This year, I am working from home, on my computer. The exercise that I do get – walking fast with a stroller – is probably harder to do, but since I don’t *have* to leave the house, I often push it off, or leave it for DH (especially during cold/rainy weather). Sure, we play outside. But it’s exercise for DS, not for me. So, I’d like to get half an hour of walking, four days a week.
Let’s see if I make it . . .
Just so you have a mental picture of what Zumba was like: I am six feet tall and almost kicked the lady next to me when I took the Zumba class. At least I didn’t fall over! So, get out there and walk and don’t kick anyone! You can do it!
LOL! That certainly is a funny picture! Right, it’s good taht you didn’t fall. I can’t walk now because walking up a hill that’s covered in ice makes me nervous, but as soon as it melts, I want get out there and do it!
How’s your walking going on your blue sky days?
It’s been going okay – haven’t been too many of the blue-sky days yet, though. 😉
We don’t have many blue skies here either. Lots of snow though! Do you get out walking every day? Do you feel safe walking around alone as a woman?
I don’t get out every day, because that would mean taking DS with me, and frankly, it requires lots of planning. But when I do get out, I get lots of exercise, because it’s all hills over here, and I’m pushing a stroller, with or without a backpack. I’m trying for a couple times a week during the winter.
I’m not a fan of walking alone at night, but I think that’s because I grew up in America. During the day, I never thought twice. I have this theory that victims are pre-chosen based on body language, so whether or not that is true, it comforts me. I also try to be very aware of my surroundings, which isn’t hard if you’re hyper-alert for funny looking strangers and suspicious objects.
How’s the Zumba?
Oh, I LOVE it! I have gone every week. It is so much fun and so freeing. The activities I usually do are quite one dimension – walking, cycling, cross country skiing. Zumba is so far out of the box and so much fun. Thanks for asking.
Did you see that I tried to add a link to your post on boxes?
Yes, I saw. Thank you! I didn’t have a chance to look at it then, because I was on a public computer, it wasn’t showing up right, and I had to skedaddle. But I will take a look now. 🙂
I am happy to hear that you are enjoying Zumba, even after your interesting beginning. 🙂 (See, they need an “edit” button on these comments.)