What I Did Last Weekend

On Saturday, I went to the gym since it was chest day. I completed six different exercises and tried to beat my personal best on the bench press－198 lbs.　Unfortunately, I couldn’t lift in this time, but I’m motivated to try again soon. I only have a little over two weeks left before returning to Japan, so I want to improve my body as much as possible before then.

On Sunday, I went for 4-mile run along the river trail with a friend. I used to be on the track team in high school, but my endurance has dropped a lot, which was frustrating. I hoped it would be cooler around 5:30 p.m., but it was still really hot. Last Tuesday, I joined a group run and could barely keep up, which reminded me how important it is to stay active regularly.

Running club activity!

After the run, another friend joined us and we went to an American restaurant called Jolly Pumpkin. I considered ordering a drink, but I had forgotten my ID and didn’t feel like going back home. And I still had some homework to finish. We shared Truffled French Fries, Buffalo Chicken Dip, and a Margherita pizza. The restaurant had a laid-back, American vibe, and there was an MLB game playing on the TV. It felt like a fun place to hang out with a large group too.

Although it was a pretty typical weekend, I enjoyed spending time with friends and getting some good workouts in. It was not anything special, but it reminded me how nice simple days can be when shared with good people.

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