RitzyToo! April-May 2014 | Page 58

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