The Gym

More gym activity. I'm keeping my eyes out these days. They say the gym is a pick up spot, but I've never really experienced it. Today, there was a man who was helping a 14 yr old boy work out, perhaps his son...? At one point, as I glance in his direction, I see him smile really large in my direction. It was so surprising that I assumed he was saying hello to someone behind me....but I'm not so sure...which is why I'm writing about this. He was actually fairly good looking, for a bald guy.

An older, shorter man approaches me and asks about yoga. Minutes before, we made eye contact, very briefly as I was walking to the drinking fountain. He noticed my yoga mat roll next to me (I was working at the equipment while waiting for class) and starts asking banal questions about this yoga class. I politely respond and feign interest, starting a short conversation. It doesn't go any farther, but really, did he really need to ask me whether the yoga class is open to beginners?

I'm learning to enjoy this attention because some day it won't happen any more.