The natural high...x2! ^^

[slr2moons]

Today I really exercised for the first time in about two weeks. I tried to run outside, but the below-freezing wind chill (I'm not exaggerating) drove be back indoors after half a lap. O.o So I began to run up and down the long central hallway of the house, turning around at a walk in my parents' bedroom and the guest room. The hallway is long enough for 12 of my running steps each way, but only walking while I turn and for the odd break at least insures a steady amount of effort.

Since I wouldn't be walking enough to justify carrying a book to read,  I let my mind wander, finally setting on one of my silly fantasies that I have to keep myself amused. In this particular fantasy, I move to Japan to become an assistant on one of my favorite manga titles, and eventually inherit the manga. No, the original mangaka never dies or becomes sick or anything, they just decide they've had enough of the horrible hours and chose me to take over for them. It's my fantasy, I'll do what I want.

So then I had all sorts of fun imagining myself in utter shock at the sudden declaration of "You're *bleep*'s new mom! Here's my plot outline for the next year, have fun! Feel free to improvise!" Dealing with the other upset and resentful assistants, a press conference to announce the new mangaka, my perfect Japanese it's my fantasy, I'll do what I want, and other such delightful things. Writing my own author's notes bits that you find on the bookcover flaps in the tankos, traveling back to the US for Anime Expo as a lauded guest, having adoring fans, secretly buying yaoi doujinshi so I can giggle and blush over the stories I could never publish as canon, lurking on communities and message boards to laugh at fans who take things much too seriously, you get the idea.

About 20 minutes in, the endorphins really kicked in from my exercising, and I was having so much fun with my silly fantasy that I lost track of time. I suddenly realized my legs were seizing up, and saw I had only 5 minutes left. I did some stretches and walked for a bit, did some more stretches, and continuously played my fantasy all the while.

So. Even though I'm still behind on Clay and Nana, I feel really good at the moment. The natural high made by the combination of my first solid exercise session in ages and my silly little fantasy have made me feel really relaxed and happy. I know I'm gong to be very sore tomorrow and still behind with work, but it was worth it.

Heeeeeee.