Thursday, March 5, 2015

5/31 Slice of Life Challenge: Down Time

Today I realize I'm cutting it short. It is 11:24 as I type this but I must admit, I was caught up in a bit of a tangle--zentangle that is. I find it a nice way to unwind by focusing my brain on the task at hand and in the end, I get to be a little bit creative. Today and yesterday have been slightly stressful and tomorrow's to-do list is extensive as well, but doodling today was a wonderful way to zone out all of the to-dos in my brain.



Usually when I want to unwind I run. I love running because it is a physical exertion that allows me to focus on just one thing at a time and usually that is just the miles passing by. Since December I have been out of commission due to tendonitis in my left ankle. I didn't listen to my body and overexerted my weak ankle. I am angry at myself now for that, but I can't do much about it other than continue to go to physical therapy and ice it when I can. It has been a tough thing to accept (not running) since I ran 13 races last year, six of them half marathons. And now, I'm practically sedentary. I believe I am going stir-crazy. Doodling for the past two hours allowed me to not (entirely) focus on the pain in my ankle. So for now I will pick up knitting, doodling, slicing, and sitting. But I do look forward to the day I can lace up my shoes and run outside.

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  1. wakeupandwriteMarch 5, 2015 at 11:51 PM

    Oh I love to zentangle - haven't done it for awhile and your post is inspiring me to try it once again.

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  2. Vanessa VaileMarch 6, 2015 at 12:11 AM

    I can't take my eyes off your zentangle...so of course I had to do a quick search too. My was a last minute dash too, although I drafted most of it earlier on 750 Words to get myself into a morning writing habit. Again, I almost forgot about the time zone difference but remembered at 9:45 pm MST. Oops...

    I've had tendonitis and ligament injuries in my feet and left ankle, riding injuries, not running, but I know how you feel and the frustration. Connective tissue heals so slowly.

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  3. Vanessa VaileMarch 6, 2015 at 12:11 AM

    I can't take my eyes off your zentangle...so of course I had to do a quick search too. My was a last minute dash too, although I drafted most of it earlier on 750 Words to get myself into a morning writing habit. Again, I almost forgot about the time zone difference but remembered at 9:45 pm MST. Oops...

    I've had tendonitis and ligament injuries in my feet and left ankle, riding injuries, not running, but I know how you feel and the frustration. Connective tissue heals so slowly.

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  4. Michelle HaseltineMarch 6, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    WOW!!! What a beautiful doodle!! LOVE it. I'm going to have to do some doodling today! Hope your ankle feels better soon!! Happy snow day #12!

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