Seriously.
I just returned home from the gym, and there are a few points I would like to make.
I have always hated going to the gym in the winter because of all the extra layers, but it is surprisingly glorious to make the trip there all bundled up and to walk home in shorty shorts, boots, and a coat. You cool off quick.
I now have a newfound respect for the elliptical. I don't have to worry about being late to a class AND I get my own individual television, which surprisingly holds my attention for enough time to give me a decent workout with boredom subsiding. HOWEVER...
NYSC, can you PLEASE invest in digital cable. Every damn channel had Bloomberg giving his 2009 address to the city or some nonsense of the like. Nothing personal Bloomie, I just need something a bit more mindless while I'm taking a long walk to nowhere. I was forced to watch Blues Travelers music videos on Rock of Ages and listen to Lil Wayne rap about a shorty who likes a lollipop. Uh, no thanks.
Furthermore, if you at least had SoapNET, I'd have one smokin' hot bod.
I still find it annoying to go a place with such a high concentration of all walks of people (or so I would assume) and to not be able to socialize. You think you've seen me look bad? Think again, friends. I save that for the gym. Pale legs, no makeup, the works.
Lastly, contrary to popular belief, and in conjunction with the above statement, I do not go to the gym to meet guys. Not that I haven't seen beautiful boys there... But, I'm not really into guys who work out. I like a wheezer.
I felt that way too about the tv channel choices at the gym I go to! I suggest downloading tv shows you love on iTunes and using your ipod to watch them. I rewatch Gossip Girl, and me and the elliptical are best friends for 45 awesome minutes!
ReplyDeleteAs uncoordinated as I am, the elliptical is my friend. You want to talk about people trying to look good at the gym, my college was crazy about it. I enjoy going somewhere like that and not feeling bad about sweating and looking gross. It is oddly nice.
ReplyDelete"I'm not really into guys who work out. I like a wheezer."
ReplyDeleteThis made me laugh so hard.
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Your too funny. I hate going to the gym in layers, and I totally enjoy the elliptical!
ReplyDeleteI was just watching SoapNet while I was at the gym today. It is the best channel! I hope NYSC hears your plea ;)
ReplyDeleteYou would think they could provide more programming Miss JGIWC, especially if they are supplying a broad range of pain. As we imagine they are.
ReplyDeleteGood for yo!
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Where's a nice guy wheezer like myself supposed to go to meet a nice JGIWC like yourself in this city? And dont say the bar. Cant you do better than that?
ReplyDeleteI wasn't going to say the bar! I've given up on that. If only I had the answer to this question, JGO... I'd be a much happier girl!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the best synopses of a gym I have ever read!
ReplyDeleteLeft you something on my blog! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteI TOTALLY agree with you on the guys at the gym thing. Maybe it's the stereotypical musclebound mirror whores at the gym to which I belong, or maybe it's because I have a real problem dating someone who is prettier than I am. Handsome is good - prettier is bad hah. Hope you're well, and a big hug from Charm City!
ReplyDeleteAnne-Toireasa
the "wheezer" line got me...hilarious post!
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