Walk or no walk

Almost every night some one in the family suggests that we should all go on a walk. We live in a pleasant neighborhood and even have great walking trails close by. Somehow, one of us always comes up with an excuse to not go. It has become quite comical. The number one excuse of course is, "I'm too tired" but the others range from "I need to write a poem" to "The mosquitoes are too thick." I decided to make a list. Yes, a LIST! My list shall be entitled "Reasons Why Not To Go On A Walk." Of course it is still in the infant stages but since this is a place of sharing thoughts, I might as well go for it.

Reasons why not to go on a walk:
- I need to play through this Rachmaninoff song.
- I want to eat ice cream instead.
- It's raining.
- It's too hot.
- I just want to stay home.
- I'd rather go swimming.
- I need to road-a-till the garden.
- I want to read Harry Potter.
- I want to watch the Spanish channel.
- I need to write in my journal.

But then last night, we actually DID go on a walk! Despite the mosquitoes and the drive to get to the cute little neighborhood/community of Fairview and the huge effort of leaving the house, we went on a walk. It was lovely. I want to go on walks more often. No reason not too.

Reasons why to go for a walk:
-I've been inside all day.
-I love being outside.
-It's good to get at least a LITTLE physical excercise.
-It's not raining.
-It's summer.
-Because I can.
-It's safe to walk around outside.
-I always feel good afterwards.
-Fresh air is wonderful.
-I need to enjoy life's little pleasures (like walks) while I can.