5 things I'm enjoying this week

This post is inspired by Lisa @ Blithe Moment's 'Top 5 Random Things I Like' (inspired in turn by Kate Takes 5's latest listography) and Cityhippyfarmgirl's 'Loving This Week'.

I'm hoping they don't mind me borrowing their concepts :)

My top 5 things for this week are...

1. Summer fruit

This is the aspect of summer that I love. Peaches and nectarines now seem to be readily available, and I am enjoying them hugely. I also have a mango in the fridge, complementing the strawberries that have been around for a little while.


2. New running shoes

Up until 3 (ish) years ago, I didn't get my running shoes properly fitted. I had a vague sense that New Balance cross-trainers were good for over-pronaters (people whose feet roll in), and I stuck with them, choosing mostly by colour within that range.

I am rather embarrased about this now.

Eventually, when I was due for new orthotics and thought I would consult shoe people before getting them made, I tried getting my shoes properly fitted.

I haven't worn orthotics since, and I don't think it is a coincidence that the 3 years after this change have been the 3 years when I discovered I could, after all, run more than 10 minutes or so without my knees screaming at me.

I had Mizuno Wave Renegade shoes for each of those 3 years, and loved them. I also found (surprise!) that my body told me when I needed new shoes. After about 12 months, my knees, legs, and hips started hurting more, and I was reminded of just how much running shoes matter - and to replace them.

Despite my success with Mizuno, I thought I would check if there were any alternatives to try this year. I ended up going with these Brooks Ariel runners, which have a bounciness to them that makes me very happy.

Almost happy enough to forget about the cost.


3. Planning 2012 holiday/s

Despite the fact that we may not end up going on any of the possible trips we have tentatively thought of, and that one of them would be 10 months away if we did go, and that any plans I make now will no doubt change...I am loving having possible trips to think about, research, plan, and imagine.

Source

I think I would almost be happy just with the planning (although I will admit that the actual travel is pretty fun too), which makes me wonder if I should have been a travel agent. I kind of hope not, though, because I would hate to waste the 8 years of study I am still paying off.


4. Having my sister back.

Naturally :)


5. Under 6 weeks until Christmas!

This also means 5.5 weeks until I have 10 days off work, and 5.5 weeks until I need to have done all my Christmas shopping and card writing.

This may be a mix of enjoyment and slight alarm, but on balance, enjoyment is winning :)

What are you liking this week?

(And thanks to those who have already told me!)

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