Green Day

I decided to walk to work today - and back. I figured with the price of gas and the state of the environment, I'd give it a try. I usually do an hour of cardio a day anyway, so I would just skip the gym and walk.
I'm not sure how far it is, as I obviously take a different route when walking vs. driving. I figure it's probably 1.75 to two miles to walk. I'll check it out tomorrow.
What I found interesting is how much stuff I have missed while driving. I had no idea there were so many hair and nail salons on Bascom Avenue! Yeah, my hair salon is on that street, but I've been with my same hairdresser for 20+ years and have followed her wherever she goes, so I never paid attention. There's also a Russian Deli and Tea House and an psychic. I never saw these places before.
I talked to Pat around four and he asked if I wanted a ride home. NO. I am going to do this all the way.
I walked home, stopping at Whole Foods to get some lettuce for Chicken Caesar Salad for dinner. The clerk asked if I wanted a bag and I said, "No, thank you" and took my lettuce home in the clear produce bag. I'll use it later to pick up Lucy's poo. It will be recycled. I must have at least a half a dozen canvas tote bags. I'll bring one along next time.
When I walked through E Bay the lame security guard was giving me the stink eye. Sheesh, your employees walk through my neighborhood ALL the time, let me walk through yours. Yeah, I know technically, it's private property, but I was just walking through with my lettuce.
I liked the exercise I got, enjoyed the walk and time to think about stuff. I'll be doing this again. I'm thinking maybe a couple of times per week. Time will tell.
It does feel good to feel like you are doing something, however small it is. I found out today you can do something to help the environment, you just have to think about it a little bit.