I Am That Odd Neighbor

Before dawn today I walked two miles in the 2 or 3 inches of freshly fallen snow we had last night.  Other than the squeaky crunch of cold snow underfoot I hardly noticed the eight degree temperature.  I was lost in a bit of reverie when I was startled by someone saying "Goood morning." to me out of the dark.  One of my neighbors was outside to retrieve his garbage can when I walked by.  I replied with a mumbled "Oh, hi." and kept moving.  Usuallly he drives by me in his diesel work truck when I am further down the road.  I have to believe that he and some of my other neighbors think that I am an odd duck out there walking in the dark or, at best, at the edge of dawn.  I have become accustomed to not minding what people think of me as long as I am striving to live a healthier life.  It has happened by fits and starts, interspersed with the effects of the mood swings I experience, but I have felt my inner strength growing these past few months.  Maybe it is confidence, but it seems more like a feeling of greater comfort in my own skin (however loose it might be).  I like that feeling, even if my neighbors think of me as that odd walking guy.

RP

Wonderful!  You continue to inspire with your insights.  Thanks.

RP....don't feel bad....there are a lot of us odd neighbors out there!!

You seem to have found your nitch....the place that makes you happy and content. Keep on truckin'......

Hugs....connie d

I for one admire people who are out there in the cold.  That's commitment my friend!  I however, will pay my monthly dues at Snap fitness and stay warm.  haha

I swim a few mornings and am out the door at 5am (so I can be home by the time kids are up and DH goes to work) and I see people running or walking!  It always makes me feel good to know I am not the only one up! 

I hate the alarm when it goes off at 445am, but when I am home at 645am and my workout is done and I'm showered and ready for the day, I feel so much better.

So I applaud you Odd Walking Guy for your effort and I will remember you some early morning when I feel "it's just me" and remember I am not awake alone!

Tess