Day 1: The Challenge Begins

I took a nice stroll up 17th Street on my lunch break today as I contemplated the excitement and wonder of the month to come. You see, today was special: It was the first day of my 30-day froyo challenge.
When I got to Mr. Yogato, the cashier greeted me warmly, and I told him my new goal. A person sitting near the register, himself a 30-day champion, cheered me on. I wrote my name on the store's whiteboard, and it became official: I was in for the long haul!

After that, I sat down at a table and read "Game Change" while I savored my froyo flavor of choice: tangy with crushed red pepper flakes and chocolate sprinkles. Perhaps it was ironic to be reading about politics while enjoying something as agreeable as frozen yogurt, but I didn't care; I was as content as the little cartoon Yogato mascot.
All in all, it was a positive experience. (The gaggle of boisterous 20-somethings, one of whom bragged about her Tetris skillz, was the only downside.) I had fun, I didn't break the bank and I even did a good deed.

By the end of my 30 days, I think I might be sick of all the froyo. But for now, all I can say is this: Bring it on, Yogato!