Today marks the 2nd month when I started walking around the village again. I pushed myself to finally cardio-cise because late afternoons tend to get so lonesome. The kids come home night time na & Kap usually plays tennis in the afternoons when the sun starts to set. So that leaves me alone. Er not alone pala. It leaves me with my mom who likes to perform her never-ending soliloquy by her indoor balcony, lol.

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So, I forced myself to move it, move it. At first to combat loneliness (I’ve gotten melancholy now that my hormones are whacked) and to escape my mom’s new hobby (I’ve also gotten more impatient & quick to anger). But then after a few rounds, I found my daily habit actually helpful. READ MORE ABOUT PERIMENOPAUSE HERE

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Of course the first few days, my body rebelled. As you know, I don’t move that much hehe so all my muscles & joints protested in a mighty way, as in nilalagnat ako every single day, not kidding. A 4-mile walk took me almost 2 hours daily nung umpisa kasi nga ang bagal ko maglakad & my back really hurt. For around 2 weeks I was in pain & Kap would get me a masahista for foot & back rubs. But now, ang yabang ko na. A little over an hour nalang. Kap & the kids tease me tuloy that I take shortcuts. 😛 Hindi oy!

After a couple of weeks though, I began to enjoy my daily walks. I started to appreciate the peace & quiet of my beautiful tree-lined village. Late afternoons bring out the helpers from their lungga, whether to sweep the front yard, or to walk the dogs around the block. It’s quite interesting actually. Plus I get to admire the lovely homes which somehow tells me about the character of my alta neighbors.

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Aside from clearing my mind, strengthening my body, and building up my resistance (which I hope will help in our pending US trip), I’ve taken up walking as my devotional time by listening to praise music through spotify as I waddle along. So it also purifies my soul. Nababawasan ang pagka-possessed ko! 😛

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Lately I’ve been beset by challenges, so listening to “Amazing Grace” & “How Great is our God” really uplifts my spirits. Kung hindi lang ako kapos sa hininga I would definitely sing along. As it is, I have to save my breath for something more important than singing – staying alive! :)) Sometimes Kap would offer to walk with me when his playing buddies flake on him on occasions, or my sweet Bae when she is home for the weekend. I also enjoy those QT times with either of them, but I find that my devotional time quiets my soul & when I miss a day of that, I actually long for it. So sometimes I politely decline their company.

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Walking reminds me of the poem “Footprints in the sand”. It quiets my heart and gives me peace.

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There is always so much to be thankful for. Thank you God for carrying me throughout my journey.

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Be still & know that I am God – Psalm 46:10