YMCA take two

i worked out today. nothing too challenging, because lately i've had trouble getting my body to work out. i go, i step on the treadmill, and my body revolts. the result is quite humbling. i continually get my pride trampled on by numerous 70 year old women and men.

which leads me to today. i was attempting to work my way up to a slow walk when i noticed in my perifial vision to the right that someone was staring directly at me. after a quick glance i realized that the elderly lady to my right was walking sideways on the treadmill, which meant she could to nothing else but stare at my profile. it was a wee bit unnerving. i could feel her silently mocking me. "look at that young whipper snapper. she ain't all that. look at me, i'm an old woman walking sideways and i'm still kicking her flabby hind quarters."

on another note, dan and melissa have left for amsterdam. i'm very excited for them, but man is it quiet here. jaden has been a doll all day, so he's brought me joy, but i miss them. i don't want to get mopey because then i'll sit around all day watching tv and hoping that just maybe the next carton of ice cream i eat will make me feel better.

i'm going to try and take a different approach this time. i'm hoping to stay busy and productive and make the time go by fast.

i'll let you know what method wins out.