I took my first cycling class yesterday, and it was INTENSE! It was hip-hop-themed, so the music kept me motivated. I could not maintain the pace of the faster songs, so that gave me something to work towards. I thought I would be sore today, but the only backlash was the uncomfortable seat. It’s been on my to-do list for a while, and I am glad I tried it. Although cycling and running are both effective forms of cardio, I still prefer running. There’s something about being on my own two feet instead of a machine that makes the workout more meditative. I feel like I can zone out with the environment and fully decompress. I gave up the gym a few years ago for outdoor cardio, so I’m sure the confined space of the cycling class played a part as well.
With Virgo season approaching us at lightning speed, I am considering adding some core workouts into my routine. Time flies by so much faster as I get older, and I cannot believe the fall and holiday seasons are almost upon us. Didn’t the year just start yesterday? I’ll be 28 soon which means that 30 is right around the corner. I have been reflecting on how my 20s were and how I want my 30s to look. I have some planning to do, but one thing that I am thankful for is not having any serious attachments. Whatever I decide for my life doesn’t feel too far out of reach because it’s as simple as grabbing my dog and going.
When I was 25, I was faced with two choices that would’ve pulled my life in opposite directions. It’s funny how you think you know what you want until it’s slapping you in the face. Although the decision was a nightmare to figure out, I couldn’t stop thinking, “But you haven’t even lived yet.” Here I am almost three years later still taken aback by how different my life would look now. There’s so much opportunity, growth, freedom, and spontaneity that I have experienced and still have yet to experience by choosing this path. It feels silly to think that I was putting pressure on myself in the first place because when would I have lived? So many people tell me to enjoy this time of my life because I will never get it back, so I don’t want to rush it but enjoy it. Cardio has taught me that it’s only one breath and one step at a time. At 20, I would have never imagined my life to be what it is now, but by taking that next step, there’s a whole trail that’s been blazed and a new path awaiting. It’s feeling very much like the Nike slogan at this point, and what a blessing to have the space for it.