Within the last few months, I’ve turned 30, become pregnant and started my last semester of graduate school. I’ve been studying in my little two-bedroom place off Morrell Street, and in between wondering if I should move out of Pacific Beach. I’ve decided to stay. I think. One thing about being pregnant — you’re indecisive as hell! The pregnancy has killed my energy and made the gym the last place I want to be. I’m tired all the time but still want to do something active. My husband recommended we go for a walk. The idea initially made me roll my eyes. Isn’t that something old people do? I pictured my grandparents walking through the fields on their farm. Our walks have honestly become my favorite part of the day. We’ve been taking walks in the evening and alternating our routes. We’ve discovered streets we’ve never been down and even walking paths we had no idea were there. Walking actually burns more calories than biking, and you can burn just as many as running. You just have to do it for twice the amount of time you would normally run. Another benefit is you can really see what you’re passing and take the time to enjoy it. The path along Mission Bay Park path offers an amazing view of downtown San Diego that cannot be beat — especially at night. Kate Sessions Park is an uphill walk that adds an added calorie burn if you’re zealous (show offs!) and provides panoramic views of the bay and ocean below. It’s amazing how becoming pregnant changes your life. Suddenly, I’m doing things that a few months ago I would’ve never considered. I love how walking gives us a chance to catch up on our busy day and unwind. We also confide in each other how nervous – and excited – we are about the baby. We also talk about leaving PB and wonder if we’re getting too old for it. Yet when we’re walking in PB it seems like there is no other place in San Diego I’d rather be.
