The Matron totally love the slightly older, 30-years sober, apparently unemployed, single man who not only goes to yoga as obsessively as she does, but is equally obsessive about his "spot."
So is she.
Sot there they are, side by side, in the front row -- nervous about securing positions and discussing the heat with passion and critique (will it be hot enough? too hot for you? ). They are picky, needy people together commiserating with desire not to be so and weaknesses. Older Yoga Guy knows that it can't be hot ENOUGH for yours truly and makes recommendations regarding teachers, studios, wardrobe. The Matron knows Older Yoga Guy is looking for a cute girlfriend (preferably with money because he has none) in her late 40s or 50s, has a bum knee and is not on Facebook but also know him well enough now to know he would not only be okay with reading this but would say "sounds about right." Matron and Older Yoga Guy are both ALWAYS at yoga early due to that neurotic need for the same spot (now side by side). Today she realized that she is 100% herself with him.
Older Yoga Guy: "Mary - -remember that essay I'm writing? The long piece? I'm going to send it to you. I'd love to hear what you think about it."
Matron: "OMIGOD! Don't send me your writing! That's like telling a lawyer friend you're going to email that tiny contract for fun. Do you know how many people find out I'm a writer and say "I will send you . . "
Older Yoga Guy: "I'm still going to send it to you. It's okay that you feel that way."
Matron: "But I have to read student papers all day long. It's my job and the most agonizing part of it. Don't send me your essay -- especially if it's long. LONG!"
Older Yoga Guy: "I'm still going to send it."
Matron: "I won't read it. I will hit 'delete' the minute I see an email with an attachment. Unread."
Older Yoga Guy:" "I'm still going to send it to you. Are we done now?"
Matron: "I'm not going to read it you know."
Older Yoga Guy: "Yup I pretty much got that message. But I'm still going to send it anyway. You know. How about that new guy in the corner? Bets on how he'll do in toe stand?"
And she realized -- with alarm and certainty - -that she did indeed find Her People in that little yoga studio.
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Can I send you.....
We have an open studio and get visits from many pottery students and professionals. We have been generous in showing them around, even when all they really want to do is talk about them. We have had to find creative ways to flush them. They are on vacations, we are working, really.
Also, don't go to your car and bring out your work for us to see......I feel your pain.
Ha! I love that "don't go to your car." You DO indeed understand!
Dear MM, so glad you're back! Franinoz
I found my people in the fitness center locker room. Not in weird a way. Even though it does sound weird.
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