I've probably been to the beach 6 times now this summer. I sit between the parking lot and the water so that I'm not around masses of people and can enjoy the quiet and the wind, etc. Most people sit near the water, understandably, so they all walk past my spot.
When they walk past....I realize America is the most unhealthy place in the world! I would say 9 out of 10 groups complain about how far it is to walk in the sand and I hear many conversations where people are arguing about just wanting to stop midway instead of walk the rest of the way. They get in fights about who's carrying more. They yell at their 2-year-old children for whining and not keeping up but they don't want to carry them because they're too out of shape and it'd be too hard. People take countless breaks after just a short walk.
It's sad really.
This probably sounds arrogant but I'm so glad that I'm not one of those people anymore. I actually enjoy my 1-2 time trek to the bathrooms, getting the blood flowing and feeling the sand shift under my feet.
I heard the same things this morning when I was sitting out there! It is really sad...I'm thankful for your healthy lifestyle now too...and that you've so inspired me to not be unhealthy anymore and enjoy exercise!
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