Returning to the Gym: The Good, the Bad, The Ugly

This morning I returned to the gym for the first time in 187 (a half a year, six months, etc). I know this because Leslie, the woman who checks me in told me so. It was a pretty humorous experience to say the least. I'm going to end with the good though, since I should end on a positive note, right?
The Bad
- Having to get up at 5:30AM... Not so bad on a normal day, but I woke up at 2:45AM and couldn't get back to sleep. Eek!
- Doing the walk of shame into the gym. I'm friends with the above mentioned Leslie, who was in shock at my return.
The Ugly
- I packed my gym bag the night before and managed to forget a towel and one other thing that I will not mention. Luckily, I realized this before I stepped into the shower and was able to purchase two little hand towels from the front desk.
- Forgot my iPod so I was stuck listening to their overhead music. Which is not too bad, but I would have preferred my workout mix.
The Good
- I got to see my friend Leslie again for the first time in six months. Woohoo!
- I made it to work by 8AM with the visit to the gym.
- No traffic at 6:30AM on the way to the gym.
- It felt good to workout again.
- No wheezing!
- Starting February, I'll be reimbursed by my health insurance for 12 visits a month to the gym. Woot!
So the good far outweighs the bad and the ugly. I think I'll do it again Friday.