Going to the gym...

Over break, I finally went to the gym to exercise with some of my colleagues. The machines are much like what I used back in Arizona, which makes it easier. The rooms are quite small, so the machines are really tucked in closely. It was great to go back--I realllllllly felt it the next day.
I decided to rearrange my office hours after classes so that I could have more time in the mid-afternoon to go during the week. Right now, I can just manage a 45 minute workout. I went on Monday; there were only about four of us there. Of course, one of them was my student ;P It wasn't too horrendously awkward. He did tell me that he approved of me going to the gym--thanks!
It's no surprise to see a student there because the gym is in their "territory." The West Campus, which is a student residential area, is within walking distance of our apartment complex. The walk goes through some major construction that overlaps a highly traveled road for cars, motorcycles, and public transportation. I get the adrenaline going just getting there. I could take a dolmuş, but it seems silly for such a short ride.
My plan is to go again today. If I make this a routine, I'll go Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Wish me luck!

I went yesterday, asphalt laying backhoes be damned! Saw two more students, one of whom said, "What are you doing here!" Sorry kid, nowhere is safe from the olds....

Oh, by the way, I just noticed this is the 100th post on my blog!