From Driving to Skating

My usual journey to school consists of driving seven miles from my parent's house to the university campus.There is occasional traffic congestion, but I take this route because it is the shortest, quickest, and easiest. For an alternate mode of transport, I chose a combination of walking and skateboarding, and, for sensible reasons, chose to take a non-freeway route through Pacific Beach and downtown La Jolla. I started at Torrey Pines Road and trekked uphill, using foot and skateboard power. The journey from downtown La Jolla to the campus was long, hard, and entirely unusual. I enjoyed the skating segments much more than the walking, as I could see my time and energy ticking by as I trudged along on foot. The skating, especially on flat areas, was actually enjoyable.While it was easier to see the sights at a slower pace, the noise from traffic was overwhelming. Overall, I appreciated the exercise but despised the inconvenience. I appreciate knowing I am capable of such a feat, but would not choose to do it again because of the time and effort involved. While it is "free" to self-propel, the trade-off is not conducive or viable for my lifestyle! - C. Sexton