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Those who know me best probably know that I am not inclined to anything that involves a large amount of physical exertion. I would not use the word lazy to describe myself because I consider myself a hard worker, but I am extremely non-athletic and tend to be a wuss when it comes to working up a sweat. I try not to complain much in other areas of my life, but I find it difficult not to complain when I am working up a sweat, struggling to breath, when not necessary. (sport is entertainment?) That said I am very proud of the progress I have made here in Brussels with biking. While I do not, and probably will not ever, call myself an avid experienced biker, I am proud of myself that I have dusted the bike off and attempted to use it on a more regular basis (even though I am still complaining a great deal as I huff and puff up hills). I have just returned from biking to meet my friends for coffee and biking back and I feel so accomplished! What would have been a 20 minute ordeal on public transportation (walking to..waiting for...walking again) took me 13 minutes on bike! Not only that but I have now exercised for the day! Nothing like that well-earned sweaty body smell that declares to the general public for the rest of the day: I exercise! (and also generally dislike people which is why I didn't shower afterwords choosing to retain this wonderful smell until the end of the day) I am glad that I had a bike here to use and even happier that I have wonderful friends who force me to use it! Pittsburgh I am ready for you and your terrorizing hills!