Challenged

In addition to my Jane Austen project, J.R. and I are trying a new walking challenge -- 5,000 steps a day (way more reasonable than 10,000). The dogs are getting more walks, I'm playing XBox less (hmph), and I suppose it's better for me and shit. Really, I just like making the list of numbers. Because, yes, it wouldn't be a good challenge if I didn't get to buy equipment: a pedometer and a wee pink Moleskine. There's just something so satisfying about writing down the number of steps I take every day -- plus, I compete with myself to keep upping my number. Because that's just the kind of loser I am.