Solstice, a new year and new beginnings, right?
Well, I am ready for that on several levels. But first, let’s get the excuses out of the way…
I fell off the blogging wagon in November. A weekend work conference, the day job, and family shenanigans were the main reasons. Though, of course, laziness figures somewhere in there too!
I kept up the running though. Nothing serious. Nothing too difficult. Just concentrating on enjoying the break from all of the above and in keeping a modicum of fitness.
But, in the past fortnight, even that has taken a dive too.
Luckily, I have rounded a bend. Actually, climbed over the peak. And now am basking in clear views of wonderful skies and more adventures ahead.
I can only hope it involves more running, more blogging, more culture, more history and, of course, lots of fun.
Lining up with the shamans, the hippies, the little kids, the locals, the tourists and the new Irish, I waited at Newgrange for the rising sun. Cloud cover obscured that view but it was enough to see darkness turn to light. Enough to see a fringe of palest pink on the easterly horizon. Enough to hear the beat of the bodhrán, the delighted ululations and greetings everywhere of “Happy Christmas!” “Happy Solstice!”
Here’s to starting over and to everyone starting over everywhere.
Missed you! Glad you’re back and happy solstice to you!
Lucky you to get to go to Newgrange…. has always been on my ‘to do’ list! Have a lovely Christmas.
Welcome back. More evening light for running RH, maybe a spring 10k. No excuses. Happy New Year 🙂
Yes, Coach!
xxx missed you xxx all the best with picking up your pace again xxx
Yep, getting back on the horse is the hard part, CJ!
Happy Days to you too, RH. Good to see you back.
Good to be back. Christmas reading sorted with all my favourite blogs- including yours!
Thanks so much, RH. Plenty of running and posts about it please!
Welcome back Dear Red Hen 🙂 Starting over sounds good to me!
Thanks Annie for your warm welcome and kind emails. Yep, onwards!
Wondered where you’d been, missed you!
Happy Christmas, Happy New Year.
Here’s to renewed blogging for 2015.
Have a good time, RH.
Many happy returns, Jenny!Facing into last minute shopping now but looking forward to catching up with you later!
Welcome back, missed you. X
Thanks, Sharon! Looking forward to catching up with all your running adventures!