I went for a swim after work yesterday since I had some time to kill before my appointment to get my taxes done. I did 30 laps and felt really powerful in the water – like I belonged there. When I was done with the swim, I got dressed and left the building – emerging onto strangely subdued Akron streets.
This is likely a combination of water in my ear muffling the sounds around me and some really delightful endorphins, but I felt… peaceful. And calm. Which for me is damn odd.
I went over to McDonald’s to grab a bite to eat and I was patient and relaxed. Took the food back to the office to eat and listened to some music.
When I went to get my taxes done, I didn’t have to wait at all. The tax preparer was friendly and efficient and impressed that I had all the required paperwork. Took about 25 minutes to go through the whole thing and I’m getting a nice chunk of change back – and saved a bunch on fees.
Went home, played some video games and read a book. Still relaxed and peaceful.
It was like the universe said, “okay, yeah, we’ve been rough on you. Why don’t you just chill out for a bit and we’ll let it go this time, okay?”
Weird. We’ll have to see how today goes. I’m at work and I’m still pretty calm. Wonder if there was something in the pool water? If so, I need to bottle that stuff.