Wednesday, November 26, 2014

night hiking

I'm a nocturnal hiker. Here's a selfie from last night (i.e., Tuesday night), when I was on the short path that connects Dongguk University's campus to the main Namsan hiking path. I stood facing a lamp for this shot, hence the harsh lighting conditions. One thing that leaped out at me was how unbelievably old I now look:


I walked 22K steps yesterday. My current average is now over 14K, and I think I'm no longer in any danger of slipping below my October performance. I won't be anywhere near a 15K average by the end of the month, but at least I'll be able to say there was improvement—not to mention room for even more improvement. December awaits.




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5 comments:

  1. Horace Jeffery HodgesNovember 27, 2014 at 4:53:00 AM GMT+9

    "One thing that leaped out at me was how unbelievably old I now look."

    Compared to what? You should have to see what I have to see every morning when I shave!

    Jeffery Hodges

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  2. JohnNovember 27, 2014 at 5:33:00 PM GMT+9

    From what I remember of your visage Kevin you haven't aged a bit!

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  3. Kevin KimNovember 27, 2014 at 6:12:00 PM GMT+9

    John,

    Not sure whether that's a good thing or a bad thing. I'm currently down to the weight I was at while teaching at Sookmyung from 2005 to 2008. Another, oh, 30 kg to go.

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  4. Kevin KimNovember 27, 2014 at 6:13:00 PM GMT+9

    Jeff,

    "You should have to see what I have to see every morning when I shave!"

    What, someone young-looking and spry? The face of a man who can tackle a dozen flights of apartment-building stairs without breaking a sweat?

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  5. Surprises AplentyNovember 27, 2014 at 7:15:00 PM GMT+9

    I think Mr Hodges has an ancient mirror with peeling paint and mildew in all the corners. It is hideous looking at that thing and then trying to hold a razor to your throat and keep it steady.

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