Let Me Introduce The New Workout Craze - Skypercise! (skyping while exercising)

So I just had a great idea. There's a commercial where the guy powers his computer using rowing guinea pigs. That made me think about other methods of creating power. My mom's bike has a light powered by pedaling. So why can't pedaling power a computer? Not being able to surf the web unless I'm pedaling would certainly motivate me to exercise. Nothing like immediate gratification for some positive reinforcement. I wonder if this is even possible. And I wonder what else could be powered by pedaling. I wonder what other exercise methods could be utilized. I can say for a fact that if I had to lift weights to power the microwave, I would probably learn to cook on the stove. Well, I do know how. I just don't plans meals enough ahead of time. By the time I start to plan, I'm too hungry to take the time to make something. In short, I will stick to exercising with a buddy. Rhea makes a great exercise buddy. She even makes step class fun. The only problem is that she lives in Waukesha. And I'm not willing to travel one hour to exercise, even if it is with Rhea. Unless it's via skype. Yes, skype! That would work in the class setting, however kind of awkward for walking or running. Especially for Rhea with her desktop. I'll just stick with zumba and my infrequent visits to see Rhea. I'm sure she would appreciate that too. I am going to try to keep walking to work though. That's a solid mile hike every day. Sometimes I'm lazy, sleep longer, and just grab the bus in. But the walk really energizes me for the morning. It's getting late so we'll see how I feel in the morning. And Friday I have to bring my laptop to work so I may bus that day too. Or get a real feel for exercising with my computer!