Pushing myself too hard or to new levels?

Good morning, DMV. It’s Thursday, Nov. 12.

I don’t want to admit it, but I took on a bit too much this week.

I’m teaching five yoga classes this week, which is a lot. Furthermore, I’m biking to and from these classes because I’ve convinced myself that upping my cardio will boost my energy levels. But it’s a lot of biking, and the DMV’s quite hilly, so I’m tired.

(Nonetheless, I’m convinced that if I stick to this regimen, I’ll become a fierce machine … though I could just end up a sopping puddle of exhaustion.)

At any rate, I’m granting myself another day of rest and sharing more of your fall photos.

Katie Edelman, 45, of Riverdale, Maryland, sent this photo as she was leaving work at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling on Oct. 29.

Katie, who is a soprano vocalist with the Singing Sergeants in the Air Force, wrote in her submission: “We had just returned from 2 weeks touring in Montana, which is such a breathtakingly beautiful place. These stunning trees and bushes helped remind me how gorgeous my own daily view can be.”

Ted Haley, 58, who lives in South Arlington, spotted this leaf on a recently removed tree. He says: “I promise that I did not stage the photo.”

Meg Fairfax Fielding, 68, of Baltimore, captured this image overlooking Halcyon Farm in the Greenspring Valley, just north of Baltimore City.

Share your photos of comfort, joy and community in the DMV here.

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