Exercising on the Hudson

After completing work yesterday evening, I went for a stroll alongside the Hudson River as my first move to ease into the weekend. Along the way, I called up a friend that I meant to call earlier in the week to catch up and reconnect in a meaningful way.

I am so glad that I reached out to her because she motivated me to book a trip to an annual conference we usually attend in September, held in Chicago this year.

Chi-Town connections, I look forward to visiting your beautiful city and would love to meet up with some of you while I am there, so please direct message me if you want to link up for a cup of coffee.

Okay, now back to the story.

When I finished the conversation with my dear friend, I took off my AirPods and then began to hear someone shouting workout instructions with uptempo music playing in the background. I immediately knew that a fitness class was taking place and continued walking down the path.

Since I had already got my cardio in for the day, I had no desire to join the group. However, I did like the music playing and the cool vibes they were giving off, so I decided to sit on a nearby bench to enjoy the atmosphere and absorb some of their good energy.

The longer and longer I sat there, watching the instructor lead the class through an intense workout routine, the more and more I wanted to participate. Then, all of a sudden, there was a two-minute break in the action, and when the music resumed, the DJ put on my favorite Alicia Keys and Jay-Z song, and everyone went wild!

At this point, I could feel goose pimples all over my body, and as a result, I just had to join in! The next thing I knew, everyone was singing out loud, "These streets will make you feel brand new, big lights will inspire you, hear it for New York, New York," in perfect harmony.

Shortly after that, I was dripping in sweat, and when the workout was over, you know me, I made a few new friends. Lol!

So as I finish writing this journal entry while walking on the stair stepper on this lovely Saturday morning (slide-9), please pause with me for a moment, close your eyes, and feel the virtual hug that I just sent your way.

Did you feel it?

Friends, I trust you enjoyed our workout session today. I most certainly did and loved spending time with you.

Have a spectacular weekend! 😊

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