Humor at the Beading Table
We were new to town and eager to meet
new people. Eager to make a new friend,
my husband I went to the gym where I managed to start a conversation with the only
other woman there working out. I pointed
toward two men playing racquetball in a
nearby court, and said to her, “There’s my
husband. Rick.” Then I added, “The thin
one---not the fat one.” After an unconfortable moment of silence, she replied, “And
that’s mine---the fat one.”
as Randy was waiting for me when I pulled
up at the club. OMG! This guy looks like
a Greek God with blonde hair, dancing blue
eyes, and a spontaneous exciting smile!
Woo hoo! Randy took me on a personal tour
of the entire facility – the spa as well as the
private tanning and massage rooms.
Next, I had 5 minutes on the treadmill, after which he took my pulse. It was high
enough that it alarmed him it was so fast,
something I attributed to standing next to
him in his muscle shirt. I enjoyed watching
If a woman is upset, hold her and tell her the vigorous and smooth way he conducted
how beautiful she is. If she starts to growl, his aerobics class after my work out. Randy
step back to a safe distance and throw choc- was very encouraging as I did my sit-ups,
olate at her.
even though my stomach muscles were already hurting from holding it in every time
Dear Diary ...
he was around. This is going to be a FANTASTIC week!
SATURDAY:
Today is my 50th birthday. I was more than TUESDAY:
excited when my sweet husband informed It took a whole pot of coffee, but I finally
me that he had purchased a week with my made it out the door on my way to the club.
own trainer at the local health club for my Randy was waiting for me when I arrived.
50th! I am still in great shape since playing The first thing Randy did was make me lie
short stop for my high school softball team, down on my back and push a heavy iron
but I can’t tell you how excited I am! I called bar into the air. Next, he put some heavy
the club, made my reservations and spoke weights on it, and I pushed the bar into the
briefly with a friendly young man named air repeatedly.
Randy who said he would be my personal
trainer.
From there we hit the tread mill until my
legs got weak and wobbly, but I stayed with
Randy told me that he was a 26 years old it until I finished my mile. Randy’s personal
aerobics instructor and personal trainer who attention and warm smile made it all worthmodels athletic clothing and swimwear. He while. I feel GREAT!! It is a whole new life
said I sounded excited and looked forward for me.
to working out with me! Even my husband
seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get WEDNESDAY:
started. The club suggested that I keep a The only way I can brush my teeth this
diary to