I open the door of my garage, and am greeted by cool air and a smell of gasoline. As I step barefoot onto the floor, I am greeted by a cold, smooth surface. I press the button to open the garage door, and as it creaks open, I stop for a few seconds to punch the hanging bag. I then continue out the door. As I step across the threshold of the garage, my feet step onto the gravel. It digs into my feet and hurts a little bit, but I don't mind. The pain will go away as I begin to walk.
My dog spots me from across the yard, and runs over to me. He is already panting, telling me that he has already been out running in the woods, chasing after a scent or whatever else he may have found. I took a running head start towards the first small hill on my driveway. The air was warm, but not so hot that I wanted to rip my skin off... it was about 60 degrees out, and perfect weather for just... being outside. Not doing anything in particular, just relaxing. The wind catches my hair as I run up the hill. By now, my feet are stinging from the gravel... but I don't mind. As I keep going, the stinging numbs down, just in time for me to reach the top of the hill. Now, there's a bit of the driveway that is flat and shady... I go over into a patch of shade and lie down. I stare up at the sky, watching the clouds moving by slowly. It's a good way to unwind and think. I get up after a few minutes and continue my walk. I finally reach where I was headed to begin with- a large rock alongside the driveway that I love to sit on. It is shaded by a tall pine tree, and provides a good place to sit and think even more. I step onto the soft, cold dirt and walk up to my rock. I sit cross-legged and think even more, letting the breeze (which has grown colder now) wipe away all my worries... letting any negative thoughts go completely. I wait 5 minutes, and then head back. As I walk through the garage doors once again, this time with my tired dog at my heels panting... I smile. It's only been ten minutes- but it was ten minutes of happiness, ten minutes of peace, ten minutes TO MYSELF. I recommend that EVERYONE take some time off like this every now and again... it is truly wonderful thing and a great stress reliever. Maddie
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