With every CAS I try to tackle different parts of the concept (creativity, activity, and service).
While I feel like I’ve been somewhat successful with the creativity and service aspects, there is one area that I know I am lacking in. The thought of activity quite frankly makes me want to punch a wall. I’ve never been gifted in athletics and I find myself embarrassed whenever I try to work out.
However, I know that in order to be truly successful in CAS I must work on my activity. I didn’t want to throw myself in the deep end, so I decided to start with something that I assumed I would like. Therefore, I decided I would spend some more time with my dog and get some exercise by taking him on walks.
Every day (or at least when I could) after school I would take my dog, Bentley, on a walk. Soon it was as if I knew the path by heart. Luckily I was entertained by my music and Bentley never seemed to get tired of walking the same course over and over again.
While this could be tiring or uncomfortable, I knew that it would be good for both Bentley and I. Every time I would come I’d end up sticky, but I also felt good. I know that I feel better when I do more activity, and I hope to continue doing more types of activity, as activity doesn’t have to be boring or embarrassing or straight cardio or weights (though I’m sure that would be nice to work on too, meaning that could potentially be some kind of CAS I do in the future?).
Whilst I’m talking about physical improvement, I want to mention how Bentley has changed too!
When Bentley was a puppy my sister and I decided to take him on a walk together. He got tired very easily and wanted to be carried for a majority of the walk. I always assumed he behaved that way because he was so little (which I do believe is a bit true), but when I first started walking with him he acted in a similar way. He would go as far as he could but would almost always rely on me to carry him at some point. I’ve noticed that the more we walked the longer he could go, and now he doesn’t rely on me to carry him at all! He always takes naps as soon as we get home, but I feel better knowing he’s sleeping because he needs it and not because he’s bored.
Mentally, I do feel a bit happier and accomplished! Admittedly, I never get excited to go on walks and there’s much more I’d rather be doing, but after we go I feel good.
I won’t lie and say that I suddenly love activity because I don’t, but I do feel like there’s some motivation to work on that.
{I want to note that I just got a new phone so some of my blogs won’t include pictures since I lost them in the transfer 😦 }
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