Why

We took advantage of a new year introductory rate and joined the local YMCA .

I was resistant to the idea, thinking my morning walk routine was making me happy enough.

Long story short, we went over there earlier and I had a blast. It was a blast. I saw a bunch of people I knew from the last time I belonged which was 15 years ago. I swam and even shot some hoops. Not saying I did any of that stuff particularly well, but fun was had.

I suspect at some point the patina of newness and excitement will wear off. Its probably best to take it in with an open mind and just feel it out...