Dear Bun:

I read your post. I was wondering why you can’t go to a gym daily, isn’t there a gym you can be a member of and  exercise there daily, one fitting your budget?

Regarding the “invisible force” or “bad  luck”, reads to me  that better or wiser  planning will take care of that problem: say No to the sibling visiting  you is one better  planning.

Regarding the ride  being cancelled, making it impossible for  you to do the hike  that  day,  I suppose  you don’t drive? If you don’t drive, what about  public transportation?

anita