Tomorrow will mark the end of the fourth week I have been walking to work - everyday.
Walking to work is nothing new for me, it only takes about seven minutes each way. I usually walk to work 2-3 days a week. There are days, of course, where it is practical to have a car [running errands, further out appointments, Wisconsin weather].
It started innocently enough. I didn't set out to see 'how long can I go with out driving'. I wasn't inspired by the size of my carbon footprint. I didn't even watch a documentary about the demise of our planet. Truth be told, I wasn't attempting to start a health kick. Gas prices? Nope, I have a very fuel efficient car and I only had to fill every 2-3 weeks anyway. I just decided on March 10th to walk to work.
When Tuesday the 11th came around, I had places to be after work, but thought, "I'll just walk back and get my car later". Day after day, I walked. I really didn't think much about it until last week when I realized that I wasstreaking on a streak of sorts.
The funny thing is this "Spring" has had really unseasonable weather, and even the rain/snow/slush/100 mile an hour winds haven't stopped me.
Lunch? Most days I walk back home to eat. That is 28 min of walking a day with little thought.
Today, while walking into work, it hit me: I don't even think of driving in anymore. It is pretty much automatic, I'm hoofing it. Eventually, I'm sure I'll have a reason to drive (maybe suddenly I'll have the desire to see how many days I can drive into work or I'll decide it is too nice to walk) and my streak will end. I'll keep you posted.
Walking to work is nothing new for me, it only takes about seven minutes each way. I usually walk to work 2-3 days a week. There are days, of course, where it is practical to have a car [running errands, further out appointments, Wisconsin weather].
It started innocently enough. I didn't set out to see 'how long can I go with out driving'. I wasn't inspired by the size of my carbon footprint. I didn't even watch a documentary about the demise of our planet. Truth be told, I wasn't attempting to start a health kick. Gas prices? Nope, I have a very fuel efficient car and I only had to fill every 2-3 weeks anyway. I just decided on March 10th to walk to work.
When Tuesday the 11th came around, I had places to be after work, but thought, "I'll just walk back and get my car later". Day after day, I walked. I really didn't think much about it until last week when I realized that I was
The funny thing is this "Spring" has had really unseasonable weather, and even the rain/snow/slush/100 mile an hour winds haven't stopped me.
Lunch? Most days I walk back home to eat. That is 28 min of walking a day with little thought.
Today, while walking into work, it hit me: I don't even think of driving in anymore. It is pretty much automatic, I'm hoofing it. Eventually, I'm sure I'll have a reason to drive (maybe suddenly I'll have the desire to see how many days I can drive into work or I'll decide it is too nice to walk) and my streak will end. I'll keep you posted.
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