B and I just joined a new gym that we are both really stoked about.
It’s something totally different from what we’ve ever done before. There are different stations, and every day there is a different workout led by trainers who show you what to do at each station. We’ve gone about five times so far, and I seriously love it. I’ve never sweated so much in my life, and I’m already starting to feel a little stronger.
There are really great trainers that work there, but I thought that I would share a little anecdote with you. I should preface this story by saying that there is a very large portional that I’ll end up sounding like this little lady.
The initial conversation we had with the gentleman who was handing us our new boxing gloves and equipment went a little something like this:
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Gentleman: We have pink and black boxing gloves, I’m assuming you want pink (looks at B).
B: haha. I’ll take black
Gentleman: (looking at me & laughing at his joke) Pink works for you?
Me: Actually, I’ll take black as well.
Gentleman: (Laughs… and then realized I wasn’t joking.) Are you not a girly girl?
Me: I don’t know, I’m just not a fan of pink, I guess?
Gentleman: We can order different colors, would you prefer purple?
Me: No, Black is fine, really.
(One minute later)
Gentleman: (Very earnestly to B & I) This workout format is actually really good for women, because they don’t have the opportunity to gab when they should be working out.
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And then I did this:
Ok. So that isn’t me. It ‘s Ronda Rousey.
I’m probably going to need a month…potentially two before I’ll be able to do that
What I wanted to say: Oh Ya, this gym is ideal for women, except I noticed that you aren’t equipped with fainting couches? Will someone ensure that I’m lowered to safety when the tightness of my corset and unpredictable emotions set me into a fainting spell?
What I actually said: …..nothing.
Question: Would you have responded differently?
On a similar note. On our Road Trip to DC, as soon as B and I entered Tennessee, I switched the station to country music to get in the mood. I haven’t listened to country music in quite some time, and we immediately noticed that nearly every song went a little something like, “Hey GIRL, slide on over in my truck, I’ve got a six pack, and you’re looking mighty fine in those painted on jeans…bla bla bla.” Apparently, I’m not the only one that had picked up on this ‘one-dimensional’ female country character because there’s a new song out that pretty much hit the nail on the head. Check out the new music video by Maddie & Tae for, “Girl in a Country Song” and their interview on NPR’s ‘All Things Considered below.
Teenage Songwriters Take On Bro Country
(NPR ‘All Things Considered’ Interview)
Music Video
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