Thursday, 5 July 2012

"Yes, Drill Sergeant!"

It's been such a beautiful, sunny day.  I want to be out in the sun as much as possibleThis morning I was out tending to my garden, and what we have of a lawn.  I was raking the freshly cut grass, and pine cones off the lawn when I heard a deep, masculine voice say,  "Do you want a job?The popularly known and proverbial tall, dark, and handsome was smiling flirtatiously at me. My cheeks turned bright red and I smiled back.  He is the supervisor of  the lawn maintenance crew at our townhouse complex.  I hadn't realized that they were raking the grass today, otherwise I would have left it for them to do. We spoke for a few minutes and then he continued his work, and I tended my garden.  My basil plant is looking rather ill these days.  The poor little thing is wilting and the sunshine doesn't seem to be doing it any good.  I am still hopeful for it but if it doesn't improve in the next few days I may need to get another one.

"Squat for 10, 9, 8, 7...1.  And again for 10, 9, 8, 7...1." Such were the instructions of the aerobics/body sculpt class teacher today.  This particular class focused on interval training and core strengthening.  The instructor for this class was a Drill Sergeant in his own right.  Occasionally during the class we would have to do squats and then raise one of our legs.  I almost burst out laughing when I saw myself do this exercise because it reminded me of what Sumo Wrestlers do. All I needed to do was add the "Ho!" and grunts and I would have fit in with any Sumo Wrestling practice. The Drill Sergeant told me that he was happy I could keep up with the class, and that he didn't have to cue me too often.  


As I work out more I have realized that I actually enjoy sweating.  I like the feel of it pouring out of my skin, and the salty taste I get whenever I lick my lips. I am happy with the energetic vibe of the classes that I attend.  I like how physically strong my body feels when I work out.





 

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