My creativity muscle....

I read somewhere recently, "Creativity is a muscle, and you must exercise it daily."  Bah.  I hate exercise.  I joined a gym a few months ago, thinking I would get skinny, fit into jeans I haven't been able to squeeze into since the late '90's, and would wow the world with my new svelte self.  Well that hasn't worked out like I planned.  I went a few times, got trained on how to use the machines, how many reps to do, and where to set my water bottle.  I even learned to look like I knew what I was doing.  Humph.  It didn't last long.

A few days ago there was a news story about mice and exercise.  Seems some mice were missing two important genes which made it more difficult for them to exercise and get any benefit from the exercise they did do.  Check out the story here.  The mice missing the genes were lazier and unable to run as far as those with the genes.  That must be what's wrong with me.  I'm missing the two ever important mice genes which make it possible for me to run.  Instead, I was dealt a double dose of the couch potato gene.  Don't scoff, it's true. 

From an online article regarding couch potatoes.... 

...They believe they have pinpointed the genes that produce an enzyme in our muscles during exercise called AMP kinase, which controls the way we turn food into energy. Those who generate large quantities of AMPK have more energy, whereas those with lesser amounts are likely to tire almost immediately.

and later... "By contrast, those without were ‘extremely exercise intolerant’ "  See the story here.   I am lactose intolerant, sorta wheat intolerant - and now is seems, exercise intolerant.  This so explains my life. 

Anyway, back to my creative muscle.  I think mine is located directly behind my left knee cap.  (or maybe a little to the right side of my knee cap) I also think it is very weak and somewhat misshapen.  I had an orthopedic surgeon look at it, but he didn't detect any anomalies, and he told me to "just work it out everyday".  Yeah right. 

I also read on the net somewhere to develop large and strong creative muscles we must practice and flex the area daily.  Hence this blog spot.  I'm working my muscle and lifting weights with it.  I started with a two pound barbell, and now I'm up to a three pounder.  Whew.  I'm exhausted, but happy.  I'm blogging every chance I can, and am working on a short fiction story for publication in an online magazine.  Wish me luck.  I have a few editors to help me along in the process, but am always looking for different people.  If you are interested in helping, please let me know.