Gliding into a New Adventure ❄
I’ve come to understand that no one has everything figured out; even the people you look up to are equally perplexed as you are. Reminiscing on my work, I decided to take a much-needed break. I’d been feeling overwhelmed and stressed, and I knew it was time to do something different, something that would take me out of my comfort zone. I’d always enjoyed watching figure skating on TV, admiring the grace and precision of the skaters as they jump and spin on the ice. Little did I know that this seemingly elegant sport would prove to be quite a challenge.
The idea of gliding effortlessly across the ice seemed like the perfect way to spend my break or as I like to call it “mental health day”. So, with newfound determination, I grabbed my socks and gloves, and headed to the ice skating rink.
When I arrived at the rink, I rented a pair of ice skates and gingerly made my way onto the ice. My heart raced with excitement, but as soon as my feet touched the frozen surface, I realized just how difficult ice skating could be. I wobbled and slipped, barely managing to stay upright. I chuckled at my initial overconfidence and pushed…
