Do you remember back when I was complaining about Motomouth Maryanne who wouldn’t stop talking at swim practice?
I finally got rid of her, and I didn’t even have to pee in the pool. In the last couple of weeks, the coach hasn’t had lane lines in the pool (which makes for a uniquely ocean-like workout) but also means that there is no strict 6-lane rule, and we all take a spot where there’s room. Therefore, Motormouth Maryanne went elsewhere, and found a new person to bestbefriend.
Today, the lane lines were back in the pool, but Maryanne stuck to her old side. She didn’t even look at me. After my swim, I passed by her lane to put away my kickboard. I made eye contact with her and gave a little nod, but she just swam away. So either she 1) didn’t see me, 2) got some kind of satisfaction from snubbing me, or 3) read my blog and is now really really mad. I’m going to go with #1, but now I’m feeling bad that I got what I wished for, since I wished for something mean.
Perhaps I could have tried to make amends later in the locker room, but I had to run right after my swim in order to get to Planet Fitness for a shower and free bagel morning.
Posted by stefanie on July 10, 2007 at 1:55 pm
I think you’re right to assume #1, though I do sort of love the idea of some stranger stumbling across your blog and saying, “What the… I think that chick’s writing about ME!” I am hoping one of the many strangers I have complained about on my blog has the same experience someday.
Posted by Kirsten on July 10, 2007 at 2:06 pm
did you just hop into your car with a wet bathing suit on to get to planet fitness?
Posted by Beej on July 10, 2007 at 2:35 pm
OMG I forgot about free PF food.
I lose.
Posted by Aaron on July 10, 2007 at 2:48 pm
It makes me sad when you talk about PF. Maybe once I’ve quit my job and I have a few years perspective, I can enjoy it.
Posted by -R- on July 10, 2007 at 4:45 pm
Just be glad she is gone! Did you see the other person in her lane giving you a look that said, “HELP”?
Posted by nancypearlwannabe on July 10, 2007 at 6:59 pm
Oh, free bagels. My new gym does not have free bagels, just free men’s deodorant that smells like “Sport Arctic Blast”. Bagels are way better.
Posted by Noelle on July 10, 2007 at 8:52 pm
stefanie – I kind of fear that, but I’m going to say that she’s too busy being a good person to head over here.
kirsten – thankfully, I had the foresight to bring a tee shirt and shorts. The car’s still somewhat new…
beej – they do have that going for them.
aaron – for the first time in my life, I’m mad at them, and that’s because they are now showing Fox News on channel 8 instead of Headline News. The angry letter is in the works.
-r- – I like to hope that she found someone who was in some need of company.
NPW – on a day as hot as today, however, deodorant doesn’t sound that bad. I don’t think it goes well with veggie cream cheese, though.
Posted by lizgwiz on July 10, 2007 at 8:58 pm
Wait–you get free pizza AND free bagels at your gym? If I could find a gym like that I might be willing to actually join one.