July 25, 2023

Hello friends,

Today, Andrew and I went to the gym for the first time in what feels like forever. We went before Andrew had to leave for work, which is slightly more doable since he has a 10am start time. It did still mean waking up around 7am, which I haven’t consistently done since high school. I was surprised though how well rested I felt in the morning. I struggle getting up when it is dark outside, so I’m hoping that building this new habit during the summer will make it come a little easier to me.

Once I got back home, I took Felix for a walk and we passed by a park where someone was walking (well following around) his pet tortoise. The tortoise was at least twice the size of my 10lb dog and Felix was deeply intimidated and utterly fascinated. What must it be like encountering an animal you’ve never heard of or seen before.

I love they way the internet has made knowledge and learning so incredibly accessible, but I wonder how we cultivate fascination and surprise.

None of those thoughts really have anything to do with today’s prompt, but I was so delighted by the tortoise and Felix’s reaction to it that I wanted to share that with you.

Take 5-15 minutes and write about

What is the best non-physical complement you have received?

Your friend,
Laura