the benefits of exercise

yes, i know everyone is aware of the benefits of exercise in regards to healthy lifestyle. but did you know that exercise can improve a person's depression? if the depression is very minor, with prolonged exercise the depression can be eradicated! that's pretty impressive, i think. so, when i stopped exercising for 2 weeks i started to become withdrawn again. when i started by exercise routine again post thanksgiving holiday, my endorphins kicked the withdrawn behavior right out the window. mental note: must remain the treadmill's good friend!

*she pats herself on the back*

i am smiling. why you ask? i actually had the guts to facebook an old friend (i hope i emailed the right profile!). i normally get trepid when chatting on the web to people i don't know. yes, i know they can't see me, therefore they won't be able to judge based on how i look. but i'm not able to speak with uninhibited abandon. my social fears just go that far and i don't know why.
to make a long story short, i emailed an old friend (whom i had a previous crush on way, way back when) and actually hit the send button. normally i would aguish over what the consqequences of sending a harmless email to someone that might possibly know me. but after just a second of contemplation i hit the send button with little hesitation. now the anguish that exists will be will he or will he not email me back (if he is indeed the right person). but i guess i will have to deal with that later!!