Friends know that mornings have historically been a challenge, yet when I start the day out on a high note, I've set the tone for what's to follow! I desired TWO things... ONE, make consitient progress writing my book and TWO, to get outside and be active in this beautiful part of the country. The best time for me to do these  things? In the early morning! Yikes!!! For me to make these mornings happen would require a little help from my friends. Once again, the key was for me to reach out... to connect with other people... to ask for, and actively create support and accountability, as I morphed into my new ways.

So, I took a deep breath and picked up the phone. Things evolved over about a year and now I have two writing partners! One is local  to me and the other's in the LA area.  My Monday partner and I meet in person and on Wednesday it's a Skype video call; bed-head and all! On both days we write 7-10am. Look out world... here comes Intentional Word!

I also have a hiking buddy on Tuesday and Friday. Our current hike of choice is Fremont Older Open Space Preserve where we romp for 90min. We've spoted spotted all manner of wildlife and have enjoyed some beautiful sunrises from the ridge , all because we meet at 6:30am! And let me tell you, as much as I love a good sunrise, it's the fact that my buddy's sitting in that parking lot waiting on me that gets me up and out the door at that hour!

7am Skype video calls are great...
It's coffee & bed-head for all!