Yesterday, I met up with a friend I used to work out with and returned to the gym. This meeting marked our reunion after a year apart. We became friends because of the gym, but after our gym memberships expired, we went our separate ways, and our lives have not intersected since then.
When people part ways, they often say things like "See you next time" or "Let's get together when we can," which I find somewhat unnecessary. Due to the realities of life, reuniting always seems far off, so I simply refrain from saying such things and just hope that the other person has a smooth life ahead.
I consider myself someone with a strong sense of boundaries; I don't want others to intrude into my life, and I also won't disturb others casually. Perhaps because of this, I have become less eager for friendships and rarely take the initiative to maintain relationships. Lili once asked me, "Aren't you going to miss those friends you no longer contact?" I think it's fine; I don't feel any regret. As the saying goes, "A gentleman's friendship is as light as water." We come together by chance and part ways due to lack of fate. If the bond isn't over, we will meet again.
Since I first stepped into the gym in 2023, my body has made significant progress and become strong and powerful. I used to be thin and weak, and every time summer ended and autumn began, I would often fall seriously ill. After starting to work out, I haven't really been sick, and the most gratifying thing is that no one says I'm too thin anymore.
In mid-2024, the COVID-19 virus surged again, and I was infected several times. I then spent a lot of time at driving school, which caused me to neglect my workouts. This time returning to the gym, I hope it marks a good beginning.