The Wildlife at Work

Where I work, we have a wildlife habitat in the middle of the site. There are a couple of short nature trails around it, which I explored today at lunchtime. It is nice outside, very spring-like weather, with blue sky and wind that makes you glad you're wearing a jacket (even if it's a light one).

I'm making a big effort to put exercise into my schedule. I went to my second yoga class last night (enjoyed it very much) and have been keeping a journal of what I do every day, as well as what I eat and other things about my day-to-day existence. The problem is, I have never much cared for exercise, physical play, or any kind of participation sports. My hobbies and interests have always tended towards the "sit and think" side. Reading, music, arts and crafts, cooking -- there's not much opportunity for physical activity in any of those. Well, except for my four years in the high school marching band, I guess, but that was a time-limited gig.

So I am trying to find things that are interesting to do, activities that engage my mind as well as my body. I hope that yoga will do that. I also got this book recently: Short Nature Walks in Connecticut, and I am looking forward to trying out some of the walks as the weather gets nicer.

But it's still a challenge. Finding things to do that get me off my ass and moving, but that also hold my interest.