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I try to arrive at my session a half hour early so I can go for a brisk walk. It both relaxes me and energizes me, and clears my head.

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I used to try to walk before my session. I normally take my ipod and play music appropriate to my mood and upcoming session. But ever since I started going on Fridays, it's impossible to get there on time because of traffic. I've had to park in the parking garage right down the block because I have no time. Before this, I would find (free!) parking a couple of blocks away, and walk slowly to the building, ipod on, staring up at the skyscrapers-- just taking in my city, the moments before a session. Trying to be in the here and now (so hard for me), and observing those unique feelings that only occur once per week, right before a session. Unfortunately, the last couple of weeks have been such a rush getting there, I hate that. That's when the benzos get whipped out, haha-- when I'm stuck behind 10 buses, trying to manuver my way across 4 lanes to drive around City Hall, 5 minutes before the session, lol.