Feel the Burn

Some people equate luxury with laziness when sitting becomes more desirable than work. I found myself making this false idea a reality when I went into my college winter break expecting to do nothing physically or mentally. My break, consisting of 25 days, was spent sitting around when I wasn't out doing activities with family. It wasn't until today (3 days left of vacation) that I realized what I could have spent this time doing. I always told myself that it was okay to sit around basking in the lack of obligations. I seemed to have overlooked however, the obligation to myself.
Throughout my entire break, I chose to stay up late at night and sleep in; something I would have felt guilty about had I been in the school year. I didn't let it bother me because I was on vacation, right? Today, I woke up 30 minutes earlier than usual, I helped my aunt with my cousins in the mall, then I spent time in God's Word, and proceeded to go to the gym in the apartment complex. 
I absolutely love to work out- it bothers me to no end how my college campus doesn't have a gym- and I haven't had the opportunity to use work out equipment, so when I was able to today, I felt so good! 
I got home and had an egg because it is suggested to eat some form of protein or carbohydrates after a work out (I'm allergic to carbs. so I chose protein), then I got in the shower. In my shower I realized how much more rewarding today was than any other day, and it felt better than to sit on the computer all day long doing absolutely nothing productive! 
Some people would think I am crazy for wanting to get up early and work out, but I personally think it sounds a whole lot better than staying up until 1am, waking up at 10am, just to sit on the computer all day. I wish I had done something about this sooner, but I believe there is a purpose in timing and since I am on God's watch I am glad I discovered it when I did. 
If you're in the same position I'm in and you feel like you do nothing with yourself, then go on a jog, open a book, do something crazy! I don't know everyone's preferences, and I'm sure you wouldn't admit this to me, but the computer and video games gets really boring after a while.
Get up! Feel the Burn of a work out, not  the burn of an unaccomplished day.
People say they want to live every day as if it is their last...would you really like to spend your last day playing video games?