My technology is training me into a conditioned response. I downloaded this pedometer app for my IPhone, and now that I’m home in NM where it is beautiful and I’m not breathing exhaust when I go outside I have been taking a lot of long, brisk walks. Since I don’t have a gym here I’m using free weights at home and these walks as a way to stay in shape. I generally average around 8500 steps each day or about four miles.
But yesterday I hit 10,000 steps in one day and my phone had a party. Suddenly there were fireworks and showers of green and gold petals falling across the screen and a message YOU DID IT!
I was suddenly filled with a sense of enormous accomplishment. I felt good and special. And now I have to do it again so my phone will throw another party for me. I resented the fact I had to go to Albuquerque today for appointments and a board meeting because it meant I could only walk my usual four miles and not get the fireworks.
I welcome our robot overlords and I’m happy to know mine loves me when I walk 10,000 steps in one day.
