Don't Stand So Close to Me

So I got sick and didn't finish the last week of Boot Camp. Whatever. I paid for it. I felt like shit. I didn't go. End of story.

But, Mercedes, my Boxing BFF, told me about how emotional the last workout session was. She starts telling me about the details but when I hear things like--crying, hugging, sharing, feelings...my eyes glossed over and my mind shuts down. Um...I mostly showed up because I hit things and no one judges me. In fact, Termite even cheers us on for hitting stuff. That's my kind of class. But with all this hugging, feelings, crying BS, I am thinking my sinus infection was God's way of letting me avoid this situation.

Until Monday night. Monday night was like a long lost reunion. (Note: Another reason not to attend our stupid high school reunion semi-organized by useless people who only care about their 5 opinions) Monday night started our Boxercise class. People were hugging like they were separated at birth. They are tearful and joyous at the same time...it's weird. Um..it’s literally been 1-2 days since you have last seen each other. Get a grip.

I am shell-shocked for obvious reasons. Ok, maybe just obvious to me. I don't recall learning anyone's name and yet this lady wants to hug me. My body recoils. ugh..how can be expected to work out under such conditions?

I refrain from telling Jim stories surrounding 'almost-hugging' moments. He thinks it's a riot and wants to savor every second of my discomfort. Sometimes I don't know how he puts up with me since he is the affection King and my idea of affection is pulling on his ear. Seriously, if you see me do this in public, it might LOOK mean, but deep down, it's love. I guess I never progressed beyond hair pulling on the playground.

Anyway---not the point.

I can't continue to attend public outings when this type of thing happens. From strangers, no less! My sister tells me I give off a ‘Don’t touch me’ vibe pretty well. But something is lost in translation. Somewhere my mom is shaking her head and wondering how her daughter got so warped….and why her other daughter doesn’t like hugs.