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I want to say that I have never professed to be the end all of green things.  I am constantly looking for new ways to improve myself and the way I interact with the wonderful world around me.  I've made mention before that I like to either bike or walk back and forth to work on pleasant days.  I thought I was doing a very good thing.  I was saving unnecessary emissions from the air, not wasting fossil fuels and just doing something nice for mother nature in general.  For all purposes I was, I mean am.  At least I thought I was doing all I could in that area.  Texas is hot and I mean H-O-T hot in the summer.  While my house isn't that far from work, it is far enough to work up quite a sweat.  I never considered still biking/walking during the summer days.  But after a very pleasant bike ride with my friend "Megan" yesterday, I got to thinking.  Am I doing enough?  I don't think she even realizes that she made such an impact on me to question this.  We were just two people out getting some exercise and enjoying, not only each others company, but the beautiful scenery around us as we biked through our town.  Talking about movies, a recent event we both attended, and other things, we finally began talking about being more active and healthy.  During the conversation she asked a very simple question when the topic of more people walking or biking came up.  Knowing that I had been walking/biking to work she simply asked, "So your driving now?"  It didn't occur to me then when I answered, "Yes, It's just too hot out right now" that my answer would later keep me up asking myself why AM I driving.  I should practice what I preach. (Not that I preach too much as make suggestions.)  Why should I bike or walk to work ONLY on pleasant days?  Being green and caring for the planet should be done all the time, not only when it is pleasant or convenient for me.  I would benefit me so much more if I just got my rear end up earlier and started my day instead of lazing around. So I got up this morning, got my gear together, and set out to work on my bike.  I feel great about my decision.  Will I never drive to work again, I can't say that.  Some circumstances might require a car, but I will be more aware now and put more effort into biking/walking to work whether it's pleasant outside or a scortcher? Absolutely!!!  I look more to the benefits (while keeping my health in mind).  I get my daily dose of Vitamin D, well needed exercise, a chance to meet and greet a few neighbors, sweat out a few toxins, and best of all I get at least 15 minutes each way to just enjoy the best that mother nature has to offer.  Seems like a win/win for me and planet earth.  I even plan to keep it going during the winter months as well.  So thank you "Megan" for encouraging me to be a better me without even knowing it.



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