When I hear that my heart drops because I know what's coming. The woman* asking this time takes her place in Zumba class right beside me.
Why don't I just answer, "NO!" ?
Would that shut people up???!!!
THIS IS SUCH A RUDE QUESTION!!! S H U T U P !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Does anyone ask anyone else how much they weigh?
Now today, there was a fleeting moment of bliss because my deflection of choice today was, "How old do you think I am?"
She answered, "31."
My gleeful reaction caused the woman to say, "Ah I nailed it!" At that my glee reached its' pinnacle for about one second.
Now I really get into Zumba and we were just starting class. This was great because it cut the chit chat off and it was a distraction from the flurry of thoughts that follow even a blissful moment like this:
- She was obviously being kind, how old does she really think I am?
- Will she become obsessed with finding out for sure?
- Did I put my last name on the sign in sheet? Ever?
- Will she ask again?
- Is she watching me during class and thinking my skin looks older than 31?
- Will she tell anyone else my 'age' which will cause them to challenge that?
*In hindsight, the fact that this woman is black makes this a bonus compliment. I guess Rosie don't crack either!
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