I finally did it! I got myself not only at 10,000, but 12,000+ steps. If anything a nice way to start the winter season with a nice, long, cold, and sore full walk during the second day of winter and the midst of the Christmas shopping weekend.
Funny how the walk started out with seeing wild turkey roaming near one of my neighboring apartments. Thought I would never see turkey that is either not cooked or behind a habitat. Then on the way was the standard flair Canadian Geese, and avoiding stepping on their leftovers.
I did felt like taking some new pathways for this walk, and came across several stores along the way. With some extra work bonus money on hand I figure maybe I could snag something on route. Nope, and mostly I did not have the patience to wait in line with all of the last minute shoppers. Honestly people, online.
Due to taking so long to get toward my 10,000+ goal, had to grab a snack. Tried one of these protein bars with some lemon taste. It reminded me of fruity pebbles cereal with the citrus flavor "pebbles". Not bad for a dollar.
Most of the stores were ridiculously overcrowded, and it made me glad I was already done with Christmas shopping. Yet, this holiday really became so commericalized that it defeats the true purpose of it all. I've seen people honking horns at each other as they drive around, and mostly for miniscule things. Is everyone so stressed out with shopping that you do not have time to be merry? Sigh...
Anyway, Steemit community, hope you all a stress free holidays and a happy new year!