Daily Walks

I’m very much a creature of habit, I like to have a routine and stick with it. At the moment part of my routine is going on a walk everyday. I’m also very repetitive about the walks that I go on. I have two regular routes and I rarely vary them. Walking the same routes all the time is a bit meditative and I like not having to think about where I’m going. I can put my brain on autopilot and think about all kinds of things. I like walking by the same gardens frequently and seeing how they change.Walks are good for thinking, but sometimes instead of letting my mind wander I listen to a podcast.

One route is a bit longer than the other, and I decide which route to take based on factors like how much energy I have, how cold it is, and how much time I have. Living in the hills means no flat places to walk, and both routes have a fair amount of ups and downs. Living in the hills also means some great views, and there are several spots where I can stop on a clear day and look out over the bay and the city and the golden gate bridge.