I mowed the lawn today.
That may not sound like a big deal, and when I was younger it wasn't a big deal.
But I'm not a youngster anymore, and we do have a ride on mower, so for me, today, it was kind of a bid deal.
I've been promising myself to be more active, and have been looking for a road bike to fill that goal. But, I also think the key to being more active is to make it a part of your regular routine. So, pushing the mower may get me part way there.
I have a good excuse for using the push mower, the front lawn is getting bare in spots under the trees, and the push mower may be easier on the grass that is there than the ride on. I've reseeded parts of the front lawn, and the smaller mower is not as damaging as the big one. And, if I'm being honest, I like using the push mower. I get a feeling of accomplishment, as well as the benefits of being outside with the fresh air and the exercise. And it will have to be done on a regular basis, at least for the first while.
At least that's what I am telling myself at this point. There is a lot of outside work to be done in the summer - in addition to the mowing there is painting, garden work and assorted maintenance chores that need doing. And there never seems to be enough time to both get the chores done, and have time to enough the summer weather. Trying to balance conflicting desires can be tricky.
At least I'm not using the self-propelling mower.
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