Quincyonthego Weblog

I have not owned a car for over 8 years. As a result, I walk everywhere. My normal day begins by walking a mile to the library in order to perform legal research. While walking, I sing or figure out my research strategy. During the day I walk to lunch, to the bank or to various places to do errands. At the end of the day I go to the pool at the YMCA. I am not a proficient swimmer, so I do a modified crawl stroke, trying to stretch all of the muscles in my unsculpted body. If and when my friends arrive at the pool, we may swim or, more probably, will stand in water up to or chest and talk. I have fibromyalgia which causes constant pain in my muscles, neck and feet. It also causes debilitating cramps throughout my body. I use the talking sessions to utilize the techniques which I learned in extensive, customized physical therapy sessions. These include stylized and disciplined stretching of all muscles. After two hours in the pool, I feel rejuvenated. My body is in less pain and my mind is refreshed after hours of reading law books. Then I walk a mile home. None of the above makes my body look any better, but it feels better. Imagine how I would look and feel if I had done nothing. I am unable to run, and I find Nautilus and traditional exercise boring. I have tried yoga, but following the leader’s instructions has led to paralyzing cramps.

When I walk for enjoyment, it is usually in the neighborhood of Wollaston Hill. There are few cars and the houses are beautiful. I also walk to Pagent Field to enjoy the views of Black’s Creek and Wollaston Bay.

I have terrible insomnia, so I often go for short walks in the middle of the night

Any suggestions will be welcome.