Trash Day, or Not Trash Day

This is a post from 2008 on a blog that I no longer use.


I just about killed myself today. Why and how would I do such a thing? I will tell you, but first I must tell you about my physical condition.

When I was in high school, I was on the cross country and track teams. I ran every day pretty much rain or shine and when I graduated at age 18, I tipped the scales at a hefty 140lbs. Yes, I was skinny. I had a fat test that showed I had 4% body fat. Although I was in good physical condition and healthy, the thinness of my body didn't help me any in the dating department.

I also ran a little at the junior collage that I went to until my knee went out on me. I decided not to have surgery and as long as I didn't run, it was ok. So I rode my mountain bike all the time, even when I went to the university. After graduation, and my first marriage, I slacked off on physical activity and my career choice doesn't contribute to my physical well being. Then came my second, and best, marriage and five kids, more work and untold gallons of Dr. Pepper. Now my body is a perfectly sculptured middle aged out of shape body.

OK, now back to the story. Since today is Labor Day, we didn't think there would be any garbage pick-up today because of the holiday. So, I didn't put the can out. Then, while upstairs, I heard the truck noise and the beeping it makes when backing up...you know...beep...beep...beep. I looked out the window to see him pull up to the house. I quickly put on my shoes and ran outside to tell him to wait. Then I ran to the back, got our can and ran with it to the front so he could unload it. Next, I ran back and got my in-law's trash can and brought it to the front. by that time I was so winded that I could barely stand and was breathing so heavy, I thought I was going to pass out.

Man, am I out of shape. I guess that is what I get for being lazy.

Moral of the story: Stay in shape or put your garbage cans out even on holidays just in case.