Wednesday, March 29, 2006

The magic number

About a month ago I decided that this spring I would go rollerblading by the canal (about 5 minutes from my house by car) each day

  • in which the temperature was 10 degrees or higher
  • which was not raining (or threatening rain).
It was clear that my motivation wasn't high enough at that point in time because there have been a couple of days that fit that criteria so far in 2006. So my new criteria is this: I will go rollerblading each day

  • in which the temperature was 10 degrees or higher
  • which was not raining (or threatening rain) and
  • which comes after March 27, 2006.
That should do it!

I have a feeling that date would have kept being pushed forward until the part of the year that is too hot for rollerblading and I'd be forced to make up a new goal. Fortunately my landlords were showing my apartment to potential tenants today between 5 and 6 so I had all the motivation I needed to get out of the house.

Once I got to the recreational path, I learned that 10 degrees isn't as hot as one might think. I'm not complaining about the weather, don't get me wrong, but I was sure glad that I still have my winter layers in my back seat because I soon realized that I hadn't really dressed appropriately. Besides the 3 sweaters I was wearing, I also needed a toque and gloves, which aren't so easy to wear with wrist guards. Good thing my arms are so small!

I must say that it was nice to get out and be active for a change. I couldn't go very far, and I'll probably feel it in those muscles reserved only for rollerblading, but it was great! I came home will all kinds of motivation which lasted until I turned on the computer. I guess the next decision I make should be to related to avoiding things I know will make me sedentary, lazy, tired, and mind-numbed.

Stupid zuma!

2 comments:

Me said...

Yo, whenever you're around and want to go roller blading, let me know, I'd love to join you. I was thinking about starting that up this year as well. You know...the whole exercise thing...I hear it's good for you...lol.

hogwarts_girl said...

That's awesome you got to go roller blading. Did you go with Darren or by yourself? 10 degrees is not cold, it's beautiful!