Finding Peace at the End of the Week

"Jeep" and I (read previous post to find out who/what Jeep is) had an adventure this evening.

To most, it might not be an exciting one, but to me, it was spectacular - just what I needed.

Bored with the same running route home this sunny evening after work (and knowing that if I went straight home, I'd end up sitting in front of the computer all night long) I ventured off the straight and narrow path, into Greenwich Park. I found a sunny slope to sit on and as people walked their dogs, mums pushed their prams (strollers), and groups of teenagers strolled by, crunching the autumn leaves under foot, I enjoyed the peacefulness of a quiet evening in the park. The shade gradually overtook the open field as the sun set behind a row of tall oaks opposite of me. As the shade inched closer and closer to me, I stared aimlessly at the grass and saw things I wouldn't normally take the time to see.... Insects jumping from blade to blade, ground spiders stringing up trip-lines to catch their dinner, leaves falling gently from the trees as the evening breeze loosened their grip on the branch. A few birds were off chirping in the distance as squirrels gather as many conkers and acorns as they can before hibernating for the winter.

Finally, the cold air forced me get up and moving again - moving towards home. The Jeep and I walked around through the park and on up to quiet side streets back home. After a week of noisy children looked in one small classroom on the third floor of an old building, this was the perfect way to unwind...

(Now, for those of you who prefer my more historical-tour-guide approach to blogging, tune in on Sunday because I will have a fantastic treat for you by then. I'll be going on a tour of the Cotswolds tomorrow... should be fabulous!)