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Tuesday, July 04, 2006

An Afternoon Off a Week (on a Weekday)

Lately after the weather started becoming warmer two months ago, I started take at least one afternoon off each week to simply get away from technology; to sit out in the open, usually a nice spot where I am under shade but not too far away from the sun; breathing in fresh air, enjoying sounds of nature and the occassional sound of vehicles passing along the highway a kilometre away; and read, read journal articles, novels and/or religious books.

It's wonderful. The benefits, I feel are manifold.
1) I get out of the office, and am able to enjoy fresh air, not stale recycled air.
2) I'm making full use of the sun and get my dose of Vitamin D.
3) Getting VitD certainly does wonders for my skin. And of course it doesn't hurt that I get a tan at the same time.
4) Getting away from the office, from the computer and therefore the internet, allows me to focus on my readings. I don't get distracted by my constant need to click on something. I know I have a mild internet addiction, so this activity allows me to have some time for myself and my readings.
5) Being out in the open like that, I'm also motivated to get some exercise done at the same time. I mean, since I am already in the sun (somewhat), what's there to stop me from jogging at the end of the day?

See. No matter how I see it, I become a healthier person because of that. I hope I'll be able to continue this when I'm finally home again. I just have to find some place nice and quiet; away from traffic but not too far away from a shop where I can get drinks and such. It was only after many tries that I managed to find the perfect place here in Uppsala. Now that I'll be returning soon, it's time to start on another search. Perhaps West Coast Park will be a good place to start. Not too far from both home and school. I just wonder if there will be many people walking past and disturbing my peace.

Anyone has a good place to recommend?

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