So last night I went to my first metalworking class. I learned to solder and etch and we all joked about setting our eyebrows on fire. I can’t wait to go back.
On the way in, I noticed the local martial art club was holding a month’s worth of lessons in BJJ for a dollar. And it made me stop and think. I do better at exercise when other people are around. (Hence this pitiful blog attempt.)
I love my solitary bike rides, but I’m a wuss when it comes to cold (and muggings are too frequent), so riding in the morning is out, for another month. And with the crazy ass hours I’ve been working, working out at night isn’t feasible.
What is feasible is making time for a class. Like metalworking. Or BJJ.
So I’m going to sign up this weekend for that month of jujitsu. It’s not about the moves, or learning to defend myself (I’m pretty good at that already). It’s about getting active, being busy, and doing something I genuinely enjoy.
So, here’s a tentative step two. Or step one and a half, if you want to be snotty about my bike riding.
That sounds GREAT! Having a commitment to other people is really a good motivator.
ReplyDeletePost all about it. :D