Number 2

2.  In November, I finally joined Life Time Fitness.  Not only has the gym done wonders for my health, but it also has done wonders for my social life.  Since joining, my friends and co-workers, who have been long time members to the club, now ask me foreign things like, "will you be at CRT tonite?", "going to cardio kickboxing at 6?", "can I be your spotter?", and "can I sit next to you in the steam room?"  Well, I may have made up a couple of them, but the gym has really become a great place to meet up with friends.  Whether it's at Yoga or on the stair master, I seem to run into friends, family, Emilie's friends, Molly's friends, Laura's friends, my co-workers, and even ex-boyfriends whom I'd rather not run into.  We catch up for a few minutes, they say, "have a good work out", and I say, "I hope so, I ate 4 chocolate chip cookies today." and then I hit the Octane Fitness elliptical for 50 minutes.  Just kidding, I have never worked out that long.  Anyway, I'm glad I joined.  I can say I am now almost as strong as my nephews and have gained friends instead of pounds these past few months.  If you belong to Life Time, we should meet up!  I'd love to "save you a spot in class" sometime.  -Mandy


p.s.  The picture is from this summer.  We are Bill's M&Ms.  Molly and I's first team triathlon!