Apart from jogging, lawn mowing twice a month must be part of my regular exercise in this town called Brookings (South Dakota).
The very first time I tried lawn mowing was last summer of 2007. If it wasn't because each household, as the law in Brookings dictates, is required to mow the lawn and to keep the yard clean, I would have not done it. You see, mowing is hardwork. Next, you'd get to lay yourself out in the sun. As an Asian whose skin is already dark, no way that I'd allow it to become darker. I easily get so brown that it'd take weeks or even a month to restore my "normal" color. So, I rather stay indoors and avoid the sun, if possible. Yet, the very first time I tried lawn mowing, I thought it was the one of the coolest things I could do.
Mowing makes me sweat a lot and therefore it is a good option for jogging. It is an exercise of the arms, controlling the mower as it rolls over the tall grasses and turns in each bend. It is also the best time to say hello to the neighbors and get to meet them personally. It is also a good way to show off what you've got -- say your abs or nice upper built as you go mowing half-naked (but I don't do that..LOL). You can pass through or at least get a peek on girls (half-naked too) lying on the grass suntanning themselves (when you do this, put on your sunglasses).
Today, my roommates and I decided to mow the lawn. Spring has started indeed and grasses are growing so fast. See the photos of my African housemate mowing while I watch and pose for pictures. LOL.
For SDSU students who detest lawn mowing, get an apartment and not a stand-alone house. Apartments mostly don't require tenants to mow, owners take care of the job.
To those mowing this summer, wear your headphones, sing as you cut the grasses merrily!
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