Walking around in Philly made me realize how much California has changed me.

I never thought I'd be the type of guy who'd care about the fact that people didn't work out. Never in a million years.

But as I walked around Philly (and even to a certain degree, Chapel Hill), I was thinking: "Jeez, people need to work out more often." And it wasn't even for obese people - I was thinking this for (what I used to think) were average people!

It's not that I've become a health nut - but I have taken a little more pride in how I treat my body; trying to eat healthier (when I can), and exercising regularly. But that doesn't explain everything - it has to be the SoCal thing.

I'm so used to seeing people in sanely good shape that it's become the norm. If I see anybody who doesn't fall into this bucket, it's an oddity.

I guess it shouldn't really be a surprise - I have been her for nearly four years now. Even if you actively resist the environment, culture has a way of seeping in...