A hike a day chases your worries away
By SaintAnne
@SaintAnne (5453)
United States
November 12, 2008 11:31pm CST
Everyday at work, we get to hike for a couple hours. I may not be getting monetarily paid as much as I'd rather but being able to do this while working, well, it doesn't seem like working at all. My co-workers and I have always often looked at each other and exclaim "I can't believe I get paid for this!" happily in unison. Then we silently take in the joy we get from witnessing all these breathtaking views.
Here's one of the views. The sun was setting.
[i]And if I only had my way
I'd play til the sun sets
Beyond the horizon[/i]
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@avidwhit (1492)
• Mexico
16 Nov 08
I think this is admirable work. There is a link for a earthhouse hospital that specailizes in this type of thing on my profiles websites classified page. I think we will see more and more autism as we as humans live a less indingeinous life styles? What do you think. Surrounds and diet seem to be 2 big factors in treatment? :)
@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
17 Nov 08
I am not as knowledgeable yet, avidwhit. But I think there's is not a specific and sure cause for autism. But we see numbers rise. I don't know if it's called treatment but we like our guys to stay integrated with the community and be as independent as they could be.
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@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
14 Nov 08
I work for male adults with autism and developmental disabilities, avidwhit. California love!!!
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
13 Nov 08
Do you really? I mean, what job on earth do you do Sisi? Lucky you!!
That's a wonderful view and i wish I could be under the same payroll. When most job profiles do not allow you to even move a feet, you are really lucky to get paid for the wondeful working out and the subsequent wondeful view.
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
13 Nov 08
That's great to hear Sisi. I am attached to such jobs and that being the reason I am in the health care industry since the time I have strated working.
Good luck!
@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
13 Nov 08
I work for male adults with autism and developmental disabilities, Mou. I love the job and the people I work with and for. Considering I've only been there about a month, I feel that this is right, very right for me. Thanks!
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
13 Nov 08
Hi Dogg, Indeed she is an angel!
And I am feeling much better today. Thanks for your concern.
It would be a great thing to do if we could get an opportunity to do something even once in a week in a crowded city such as ours.@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
13 Nov 08
I hope you get that opportunity, alokn.
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@danrunsfast614 (1396)
• United States
14 Nov 08
Sounds like a great job! And Mount Hood. Wow. Makes me miss Oregon.
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@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
14 Nov 08
This Mount Hood is in Northern California. I've never been to Oregon but it's just a drive away. Thanks, danrunsfast.
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@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
14 Nov 08
If you remember the next day when you wake up, alyssa, sure you can. I'm thinking of getting one of those step-counting thingies to see how many steps I've taken a day or how many miles I've done. Thanks, alyssa and have a good night's sleep!
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@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
13 Nov 08
Yes, I know it's nice to just do it alone but it is also as enjoyable when you do it with good company. Thanks, subha.
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
13 Nov 08
What an awesome job you have SaintAnne, being able to take a hike every day at work, while getting paid. I would love that - that would be my way of getting exercise in every day. I want to work their too LOL
@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
13 Nov 08
I've given this job some of the credit for me losing some weight. I get to move all the time. And I have never imagined myself to hike these many days and many miles. But that view is just way too distracting and worth it. Thanks, maddysmommy.
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@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
13 Nov 08
As we say over here, "Right on!" I love sunsets. I think they are all pretty. The full moon was extra, extra beautiful tonight too. It almost looked like it had rays. I would love to see this collection of Arizona sunsets and others as well. I took this one on my camera phone. Next time, I have to remember to bring a real camera. Thank you, drannhh.
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@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
13 Nov 08
I believe a hike is good for you. I do a bit of hiking on my farm where I inspect the work that my farm workers do. I have to make sure everything is done properly. This is very good because I am growing food for people and plants must be cared for correctly. Cheers!!
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@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
13 Nov 08
I am glad to know that you are making sure everything is done properly. It is actually a breath of fresh air to hear someone say that that. Nowadays we really can't follow all the way to where the food on our plates came from. Thanks, underdogtoo.
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@kdhartford (1151)
• United States
14 Nov 08
I'm with you...I love working outside and being outside. I can tell you that now that I work in an office most days...I can not wait to get back out into the field. Well I guess you have to do what you have to do.
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@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
14 Nov 08
Here's hoping you get to go back out into the field, kdhartford. Take care.
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@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
13 Nov 08
I know, glords! I'd like to tell myself that the job itself is rewarding enough. Thanks and maybe you can take your little boy for a hike when he's ready someday.
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@btwmoney (111)
• United States
13 Nov 08
cool pics. I really admire your work coz you can hike everyday! I have been planning for a long time to do work-out but never managed to make it happen. Only twice a week, i can't get time to do that. When I get some free time, I just don't want to do the planned things, I go surfing, go to the discussion forum, and kind of wasting time. I know it's a problem but I don't know how to change the situation.
Anyway, You really have a good job!
@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
13 Nov 08
When you say surfing? You mean the actual surfing in the water or is it surfing the web? I wasted most of my last year, money, so I am trying to catch up as I can. I don't think I've worked out a good one lately. I figured the walks and hikes would make up for it. Thanks for sharing.
