What does a 37-degree day and writing a blog have to do with one another? Nothing if you don’t live in Chicago and if you are not a runner. To me, a calm, sunny 37-degree day in Chicago, means I can’t wait to find my shoes and run outside. All dressed and ready to go, the only thing bothering me was that I still hadn’t figured out what to call my blog. I knew that the blog had to be the intersection of writing and English and Spanish. People often talk about the runner “high” as if it is some magical thing that happens once you hit mile 1 or mile 2 but for me, clarity of mind is what I get from my runs. I seem to shake out the cobwebs. I guess perhaps that could be interpreted as a “high”. I have always been fascinated by the meaning of the word scribe in English and how closely it relates to the word escribir in Spanish. So as I ran I began to toss around the words scribe and write. Much to my surprise, when got back from my run and read more into the etymology of the word scribe I was sure I found the name of my blog. Thirty-seven degrees to some people may be a cold chilly day in Chicago but to me, it was an opportunity to do what I love and to land on a blog name that connects so many of my interests and passions. I guess the “high” did happen during my run even if I didn’t realize it was happening.
I made it. I crossed the finish line. I had hoped I would but always left myself the “out” if I needed. Early in the Slice of Life daily blog challenge one of my sons asked what I planned to do after the challenge was over. Would I continue to blog? Ever since he asked that question, I have been asking myself the same. While I was writing my blog I frequently asked myself about my “why” and my “what”. What was the one thing from my day that was noteworthy? Why did I feel so strongly about one emotion over another? Why did I accept the challenge? What was I hoping to accomplish? Like all other races or events that I have trained for, the circling in my mind at times became overwhelming. In my unclear moments, my why became the understanding that life is a journey worth noting and sharing. I accepted the challenge to blog daily for the same reasons I have accepted other challenges in my life. I wanted to see if I could. I wanted to see what I would lea
Nothing like a run for inspiration, and I'm loving your blog name, LeeAnne! I can't wait to get back to running, but I'm still waiting for a bit warmer weather!
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