[snippets from my walks throughout boston]
I try not to let technology take over. I adore this little blog with all of my heart, but I know for a fact that days without "the noise" are crucial in my life. Days feel so much longer when I'm outside, connecting with the earth, breathing fresh air. I feel more spontaneous, more alive.
For instance, sometimes I leave my phone at home just so I can have some uninterrupted time by myself. I also rarely bring my ipod with me on short runs (< 3mi...on longer runs, I face the possibility of boredom ☺) so I can really clear my mind.
Long walks are the perfect remedy. I've been experiencing this nostalgia for my walks along the cobblestone streets of Boston. They became a ritual for me; each outing, I felt more and more enamored by the city. It's those simple pleasures that I keep in my memory.
your blog is just darling and where you live is stunning. I also, enjoy leaving my phone at home and getting away from it all. It always makes me feel better afterwards.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you. Sometimes I wish I had headphones that could give me silence so I can tune out all the noise. I'm not an iPod person - I like knowing what's going on around me!
ReplyDeleteThis post is so lovely Michelle! :)
ReplyDeleteagreed... walking is my absolute favorite thing to do. i try to go on hour-long walks daily, and they make me feel so good.
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful surroundings! a quiet walk is sometimes all i need to put me in a good mood. and cobblestone streets? love em.
ReplyDeleteyou are so right- long walks are good for the soul. i need to take some time to enjoy such simplicities. and such good photo opps! good post.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are gorgeous and are enticing me to visit Boston in the near future! I especially love the street-side buckets of sunflowers.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I love days without the technology circuit taking all of my energy. Agreed.