Bluebird skies

And just like that, it's March.

I know I checked out for the last little bit of February.  Things are afoot in my world, largely of my own making, and I'm flitting around a bit like the male bluebird I saw today during my long run.

I also recently started using Instagram (@erinwouldratherwalk) and have found myself turning towards capturing the visual, rather than the verbal.

Specifically, I've been taking pictures of the clouds and I drive to and from work as well as some slides I bought from an antique store in Raleigh.  Best I can tell, they were all taken between 1953-1955.

I am deriving a ridiculous amount of pleasure out of looking for opportunities to showcase these gems.

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It's continued to be chilly in NC, despite a brief warm up that fooled all of the flowers. I have a few hyacinths that have popped up and the daffodils seem a bit bewildered by the 30°F nights. My long run today was late but it was still only 38° and I welcomed seeing those bright yellow spots waving in the brisk wind.

I was largely happy with today's long run. I broke out a quick 3.5 miles yesterday and wasn't sure how well today would go - but I wasn't interested in looking at my watch today. I covered it up and just ran.

I've signed up for the RunRaleigh Half in April and am hoping to take a second stab at breaking 1:50:00. If I can keep up these kinds of LSD runs - and if the cool weather holds out - I may just have a chance.

But ah, North Carolina, you are a fickle state. I will plan for the worst and hope for the best.