Heading Northe

Welcome to Washington state. Native Washingtonians constantly tell residents of other states that it rains a lot in Washington. In fact today, September 19th, it is raining. But one thing that the native Washers don’t tell people, is just how drop dead gorgeous our summer days are. We’re talking off the charts beautiful. Clear blue skies. 75 degrees. Green trees. Green ferns. Bald eagles frequenting the skies.

Summer time is tough for working. Finding the discipline to stay inside and focus on my work is tricky. So sometimes it’s just better not to fight it. In fact, it’s good for the mind to get out and experience God’s beautiful work.

Yesterday I did just that. My monitors face the window, so I was constantly reminded that it was a wonderful day. I packed it in, put the mac to sleep, and headed outside for a 12 mile ride on my newly tuned bike. In turn I got the endorphins going, got to feel the cool breeze on my face, and didn’t have to think about staying inside on a perfect day.

I peruse inspirational sites nearly every day, keeping up with trends, looking for ways to improve, always learning. Designers suggest taking a lot of photos, drawing, and getting away from the computer for inspiration. I recommend exercise. Some of my best ideas have come to me while I’m filling my daily aerobic and anaerobic needs. It’s a form of self-hypnosis, where the conscious mind is focused on something simple, so the subconscious can be free.

Be inspired. Go work out.