Fitness

I've exercised regularly since I started graduate school. (That makes six years of consistent exercise, for those of you counting. Um, and six years of being a graduate student. Let's not think about that second part too much.) One of the best moves I made was to find exercise buddies. Knowing that I'll let someone else down if I cancel gets me out of bed in the morning. This past year I've been in dire straights, as my previous exercise partners had all moved away. I've been exercising, but not quite as regularly as I'd like.

Recently I've found a terrific replacement. Andrew and I have started working out at the same time, which helps, but it's still too easy to cancel on someone if they're at the breakfast table with you. However, we have made a bet with another couple: whoever skips their gym appointments first has to treat the other couple to a movie. This requires more effort than it might appear, because we live about two hours apart so the losers will have to travel in order to pay their dues. So far it's working brilliantly and keeping four people in shape. I am bound and determined to be the one that wins!