In November of 2008, a wind of hope and change swept through the country when people elected a new president. The expectations were high, and the excitement of a fresh direction was felt in the mood of the nation.

As per guidelines provided, a guilty pleasure in our daily interaction with media refers to an activity we enjoy, such as watching a TV show or listening to a specific type of music, that also carries an amount of guilt derived from doing so.

A few nights ago I was having a nice dinner at a local restaurant with a couple friends. Both of them are currently going to medicine school and they will be physicians soon. Somehow the conversation veered on to exercise in our lifestyles and the benefits and cons of it. As an avid runner, I expressed my personal opinion about it and as usual I had nothing but praise for the active lifestyle.