yesterday a classmate asked me why i hadn't biked to school, and i told her the real reason: sometimes my arm hurts when i ride. then i had to explain the whole rsi thing, and they were shocked when i explained that the key to recovery is not to discontinue using your arms as much as possible, but to actually use them so as to strengthen them gradually. that is, after you've stopped using them enough for them to start healing.

it's a terrific excuse to go to the gym. i told david i joined 24 hour fitness, and he was like, oh no. so then i had to remind him that really, i went so as to prevent further injuries, and he was like, yes, that's true. and certainly, vanity has nothing to do with it. no, certainly not.