Forgot to write again yesterday, didn't I. Doing well with this, huh?! In my defense… I forgot. Yeah, I don't really have an excuse, other than the fact that I was playing Tales of Arise all evening for a preview (which you can read here) and didn't get done until after 1am. I suppose that counts as an excuse.
I've joined a new gym that has a swimming pool. It's considerably more expensive for a "gym and swimming" membership than the other place I was at, and it's not 24 hours — but going by the last couple of days, I think I'm going to be better at sticking to some sort of "routine" with this place.
Not only is it much nicer in terms of facilities — some of the exercise machines are genuinely comfortable to sit on, which is a bizarre feeling — but, at present, the fact they're still using a booking system to manage COVID means that I have to make a commitment in advance and stick to it. So far — after two days — I've done that with no problem, so hopefully I can make that continue.
As I mentioned a few days ago, I need to develop that distinct change in my thinking where going to the gym or having a swim is something I actively want to do rather than an inconvenience to be squeezed in at some point that doesn't get in the way of other things. Booking in advance will help make that happen, for sure — though I know they're going to "re-evaluate" the systems in mid-August. I might continue "booking" things for myself and committing to them even if they ditch the requirement to pre-book things, as scheduling stuff for myself has always been a good means of keeping myself organised.
I really enjoyed my swim yesterday. I am as woefully slow as I ever was — I've never been a particularly strong swimmer — but I simply enjoy being in the water; it's a relaxing feeling, and it was especially pleasant on my aching muscles. Plus, again, while pre-bookings are necessary, it's never too crowded in there either, so I don't have to feel too stressed out about being the incredibly slow fat guy getting in everyone's way in the slow lane.
Going for another swim tomorrow, then a gym session the day after, all being well. Going to try and alternate like this in the week and hopefully get myself into a good routine. A good ten years or so ago I got into a similar routine — the gym and pool happened to be on my way home from work at the time — and it was beneficial to my general wellbeing. While I am, of course, not the same person I was ten years ago — I am much more decrepit — I have faith that I can at least attempt to better myself a bit, somewhat. Maybe.
Anyway. Now I've taken care of all of today's "commitments", it's time for some video games.
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