So in college, one of my professors said that we should eat well and take care of our bodies and all that fun stuff, because we'll get out of shape once we've got jobs where we basically sit all day. When he said that, I just thought to myself, "Whatever..." I didn't really believe it because I've never been able to gain weight.

He was actually kinda right. As you may or may not know, I'm working at a job where I spend the majority of my time sitting in front of a computer (though I do try to take breaks whenever I get a chance). Well, amazingly enough, since I started the job after I graduated, I've gained about 25 pounds! I'm not getting fat or anything (hell, I actually needed the extra pounds anyway), but I have never been able to gain weight in the past and now I suddenly have the amazing ability to gain weight. I can only imagine what I would be like right now if I didn't have such great metabolism--so I consider myself lucky :)

I never realized how active I actually was up until this point. I walked everywhere I could, and I was never sitting down for longer than an hour or two. Now, I find myself driving a lot (ain't no way I'm walking out to Island City to work!!) and sitting down for hours at a time. It's interesting how we take for granted the exercise we get just by walking around.

I'm going to try to start walking more often now, just for fun. I used to walk for fun a lot, but then some things in my life changed, and I haven't been able to. I think part of my reluctance stems from my memories. They are good memories, but it's hard to deal with knowing that they are only memories now. It's just a really weird feeling. I'm sure you guys know what I'm talking about. As I walk I'm reminded of all the good times we had, and it hurts. It hurts a lot. The more I walk the more I will be able to handle it, I think. But anyway, it's fun and relaxing to walk, and I should start doing it before winter comes, because then I won't be able to. This is my vow. ;)