More FIGs from last week for the Finding Joy in Gratitude Collective. Thanks again to Elisabeth for encouraging us to find little moments of joy in every day. It’s not always easy, sometimes I have to look hard, especially on days that seem mundane and routine (and I cannot put a sweaty workout as a FIG every single day, or can I? Occasionally, that is absolutely the case though.)
Make sure, you check out Elisabeth’s FIG Collective’s week 1 and week 2 posts, if you’d like to see who participates and all the wonderful moments that are being cherished this month!
February 15
I nailed a very challenging Peloton Class and realized once again how much of every challenging workout is mental. If you get your mind to tell you, you can do it, you usually can. Your body usually knows what it can handle or not, but your brain sometimes wants to boycott and be lazy. Sneaky brain!
Bonus FIG: an afternoon nap!
February 16
I did the first run-through for our 2025 tax return (NOT THE FIG). It’s a little bit more complicated this year (because of my MIL’s passing and financial circumstances that we didn’t forsee at the beginning of last year). We will owe this year (BUMMER!) but I am grateful we can pay it and that I am able to wrap my head around everything, so we can prepare better for next year. Do you have an accountant or do you file your taxes yourself?
February 17
Two little duckies swimming morning laps in our community pool. (Also: that morning light!)
February 18
I had a good meeting with my new supervisor today. I hadn’t really talked to her since January, so it was great to check in. I got my annual leave approved (not that I thought it would be a problem) and she also confirmed that because of my maxiflex schedule, I am free to shift hours around if I need a different day off. I am super-thankful that she’s so laid back and flexible.
February 19
I realized today that I really like one of the girls women who still work in my office. She’s been here almost as long as I have but for years, our paths never crossed and I knew of her, but didn’t know her and from afar, always found her a bit „unapproachable“, you know? Like, not super friendly and open to chat with. (Maybe she thought the same about me.) But it turns out that she is really nice and we actually have quite a bit in common. She’s a runner, she skis, we share book recommendations, and she generally seems to be a lot like me (personality-wise).
February 20
Did you notice the waxing moon tonight? It looked like a smile in the sky and that in turn always makes me smile, because did you know that in Germany the moon never “lies down” like this? California is closer to the equator (latitude 38N) and the moon travels more directly overhead, making the crescent moon appear horizontal. Germany is at a higher latitude (latitude 51N) closer to the North Pole and the moon travels in a lower arc across the sky, which makes the crescent. look tilted or almost vertical. Fascinating, right?
Bonus FIG: I received a lovely postcard from London (sent from Florida) from Stephany in the mail. What a sweet surprise! I always love unexpected snail mail in my mailbox.
February 21
I had a really great long run. 11 miles sounded a little daunting today, but I felt really good the whole time. I’ve started fueling on these longer runs again and I think that is part of why I am getting through them okay. I definitely used to underestimate the power of proper fueling during long runs. Also, cool but sunny – perfect running – weather helped a lot.
Share a juicy, delicious FIG of your week with me!
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