Starbucks was experiencing technical difficulties this morning… which apparently means the cold brew supply I have been personally supporting for the last 7 months has finally run dry.
Improvisation mode activated.
Frankensteined together an iced coffee situation that was close enough to maintain planetary stability.
Walk launched successfully in 66° weather, sunshine, and just enough breeze to feel like Arizona was briefly cooperating.
Encountered:
• construction crews upgrading the obstacle course
• ocotillo doing dramatic spiky interpretive dance
• prickly pear showing off bright yellow blooms
• hummingbirds performing nectar inspections (little boogers are camera shy)
• suspiciously electronic-looking things hanging from power lines like an electrician’s laundry day
• multiple “oooh flower” moments that slowed pace but improved mood
Stopping for photos definitely stretches the walk time a bit, but curiosity is part of the system. Turns out noticing interesting things outside makes it easier to keep showing up.
Movement doesn’t have to be optimized to be effective.
Walk Receipts
Perfect conditions not required.
Forward progress achieved.
Planets officially back in alignment.
Still counts.
Phoenix spring desert walk featuring ocotillo, prickly pear cactus blooms, and orchid tree flowers.
Starbucks Carrot Method – North Phoenix Walking Series hub
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