Grateful for my golden*!! First one in a long time :)

I'm writing from bed. :) Just downloaded the blogger app. Sore from an intense track workout yesterday, can barely move. Josh and I spontaneously went to the Berkeley high school track and did an interval workout. Felt so amazing to run…to sprint...to move! I had a very vivid dream only two nights before about hurdling. It amazed me how in my dream I was so delighted about returning to that special three step rhythm between hurdles.  I felt in such a palpable way that feeling of the hurdles seeming closer together by the end of the race since one has picked up speed by then (well hopefully lol).... Like each step is gripping the rubber track and pulling the next hurdle closer. Not sure if this makes sense, but this is what I felt very specifically in my dream. 

I'm very excited about falling back in love with running. I feel such freedom and aliveness when I'm running. I really enjoyed the long distance running I did with TNT. It was definitely a change of pace, literally. :-) However, I think my true love is sprinting and jumping. It feels so great to return to this too because for the past year and a half I really haven't felt like moving at all. I wonder if this new found desire to move and exercise stems from the fact I'm finally feeling rested...like my body finally has the energy to actually engage in exercise. ;) I also have been more intentional with my diet and have been focusing on foods that will really nourish and ground my body...eg lots of whole grains, hearty colorful vegetables, good fats and lean proteins. I feel so much better. More present in my body and in my life. :)

Speaking of food, I need to get up and eat. It's almost 5 PM. I didn't even go to bed that late. I just love sleep so much and also as noted above, I can't really move. ;) 

I am really excited because I made granola for the first time last week. It's been such a gift having time to even do things like bake, do laundry, exercise, and sleep!! I give thanks. <3 

*Golden weekend: a.k.a. normal weekend for laypeople ;) like we get both days off yippee! 我很高兴！