walking at Marikina Sports Complex

I am a walker.

There is something about waking up early on a Saturday morning, getting in your most comfortable rubber shoes and enjoying the rising sun while walking.

I anticipate this day, more than any other, because walking, well, relaxes me. I maybe tired from a busy workweek, and further tired from the exercise. Nevertheless, my Saturday morings keep my body relaxed and my soul nourished.

Last Saturday was the usual busy day at the Complex, families, grandparents, serious athletes, teenagers were all walking, jogging or running. It seemed as though everyone was there. There was an aerobics class on the left side of the field, while an arnis exercise on the right. And there I was, in the midst of it all, and I was happy.

I can think of a dozen reasons why I love this ritual: time for myself, anticipation of a delicious breakfast and most of the weekend ahead, comfort of strangers, the exercise, the noise of togetherness, the smell of grass, the quiet drive to Marikina.

But best of all, while I'm walking, the sun slowly shines on my face and warms everything around me. And this maybe in fact, the reason why I do this: on Saturday mornings, I absolutely relish the hope that the new sunshine brings. Keeps me looking forward to every Saturday :)