This is Max! He’s my girlfriend’s dog, and he’s a bundle of energy (you can tell because I struggle to keep him in focus lol). I committed to walking him a few times a week as a way of exercising and getting sunlight. Here, we’re going through a narrow path that connects two walking trails near an apartment complex, but it looks like we’re trekking through the woods! Oh, it was a joy.

This commitment to walk Max is part of a larger plan to grow in self-discipline, to dedicate myself to habits that sharpen my character. I’m not very good at sticking to a routine, so we’ll see how this goes long-term. But I’m very excited to spend summer working out ways to live a more fulfilling lifestyle.