Just another day…..
Written on Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Have you ever been there? Have you ever done this?
Where you feel like a complete idiot? And all you can do is smile and pretend like it’s no big deal.
So this was me today. I got out of bed on time. Got ready. I made myself a coffee. Felt good… And then I looked outside. It looked cold and windy…Not the best weather to go outside and wait for the bus at the bus stop.
But I did it. I gave myself enough time to get my shoes on, get my keys, get my phone and walk to the bus stop without falling. Which is a triumph for me. Especially getting used to this snowy, slippery weather, and where people don’t shovel their sidewalks. I mean come on, I even do it. Is it that hard to get outside and shovel the sidewalk? I don’t think so.
When the bus came, I got on and took a seat. It was only a 20-minute ride and I was going to be on time. Which is a first for me, getting to this fitness program that I had been attending for the past eight weeks. This appointment was the last one, and they were going to see how I was doing. They call it their exit assessment.
When I got there I had no idea which room I was supposed to go to. Big surprise, right? I never know where I’m supposed to be. And the people close to me know that all too well.
Anyway, instead of being smart and asking the front desk which room I was supposed to go to, I walked around aimlessly looking for my instructor. I looked in every classroom and workout room possible. I went to the room that we usually have the fitness classes in and looked inside. There were a whole bunch of preschoolers running around and my instructor was nowhere to be seen. I walked around again just to make sure that I hadn’t missed it
My on-time status was slowly diminishing.
Fine. I thought I will just go ask the front desk where I’m supposed to be. This is so humiliating
.“Can I help you?” Asked the receptionist.
“Yes. I’m looking for the classroom in which the Step Forward program exits assessments are.” She looked at me very confused
.“Sorry. Um, I’m supposed to be here for the Step Forward program. I have an exit appointment with Barb. She’s my instructor.” I said
“Yes, we know Barb. Let me take a look here.” She said. “Oh yes yeah, that’s tomorrow. From 9:30 till 4:00.”
“No. No, I’m supposed to be here today.” I said shaking my head “It’s Wednesday, right? Yes. I’ll show you my calendar. It’s definitely on a Wednesday”
I pulled out my calendar that Barb had given to me, and showed her.“You’re right. It is on Wednesday. But unfortunately, that’s next week Wednesday” she said.
“So, I’m not supposed to be here.” putting a nice smile on my face even though I wanted to throw my heads up inthe air and scream.
“Sorry, my dear”
“Oh, No worries. I really just wanted to come see you fine ladies. It’s all good!” I said as nicely as I could. I mean, it wasn’t their fault. I was the dumb ass that didn’t look at the calendar correctly in the first place.
“So, I guess I’ll see you next week! Have a great day” I turned and walked out the door.
I walked to the bus stop just as the 125 bus pulled away. The bus I had to catch to get home.
I guess this day could only get better from here.
At least I hope so.
