I went to the woods this past weekend.  I went to reconnect to nature and myself.  I came back, energized and renewed.  Despite the cold and wet start it was a really wonderful weekend.  I went to the Adirondacks and hiked around Wakely Dam and Cedar River Flow.  It was an absolutely beautiful site.  I don't think we give the DEC enough credit for the care it takes of our public lands.  The campsite was free and nicely maintained.  The outhouse was sturdy and because of the cold, didn't have an offensive odor.  I came home smelling like woodsmoke and in desperate need of a shower.  But I came home with a renewed sense of purpose.  There is so much going on in my life, I am busy being the wife, mother, volunteer, teacher etc for everyone else that at times I forget to remember me.  Taking this weekend to have some time to just be quiet and listen to the still voice inside helped me evaluate my priorities.  It also made me realize that the more I move, just even walking back and forth to the bathroom, the better I feel.  I already have dedicated exercise times to keep my joints flexible and to try to tone and shape my body, but I definitely need to add some time to just move and think.  I am going to begin taking short walks to let my mind flow.  No headphones, or conversation.  Just movement and thoughts.