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Oct 03, 2003, 02:35 PM
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I was at the gym - got brave and decided to go on the treadmill - a guy two machines over said: "You're not going to use that are you?" I, quite literally, lept off of the machine, (leaping a foot & 1/2 backwards), and said, (I kid you not): "No, not if you don't want me to!"
I think it's fair to say that my self-esteem is still a bit on the squashed side, ('duh, ya think, Peanut?')... I would laugh, except that it was so pathetic... I think the Peanut needs a little help re-inventing herself... Thanks for any input you might offer...  <font color=blue>HI FROM PEANUT</font color=blue> 
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Oct 03, 2003, 02:54 PM
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Ah, Peanut, {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}} I would have done the exact same thing and not thought anything of it. You at least recognized what you did. Maybe somebody will have some suggestions.
<font color=purple>"The real problem of mental life is not why some people become insane, but rather why most avoid insanity." -Erich Fromm</font color=purple>
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Oct 03, 2003, 04:56 PM
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My answer would have been pretty close to yours as" Oh no, you can use it" Then I would have probably left. Ok so I guess I'm not helping here.
I think you are doing good by just going there. You are on the right track. ((((((((((((((((((((Peanut)))))))))))))))))))))))) forgoten |
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Oct 03, 2003, 05:01 PM
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Dear Peanut....
I think, unless that fellow was planning to use that machine himself and you cut in line before him or something...he had no right to say anything! You have just as much right to use any machine as anyone else. Everyone at a health club is there to improve their health and to work on fitness. I hope if that should happen again, you might try saying "Yes, I am, " and go ahead and use the treadmill. I know that's hard...but...you have just as much reason to use the machines as that guy does! If he has a problem with it, that is his problem and not yours. (((((Peanut))))) I am so sorry that happened to you. I know that must have been very upsetting. Hugs if okay, ErinBear
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Oct 03, 2003, 05:15 PM
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Peanut, some possible comebacks...
"No, I'm going to ride it across the to McDonalds for a Big Mac and fries. Can I get you something?" "Why, can you only ride the one that goes at lower speeds?" "A treadmill??? No wonder I wasn't getting anywhere!" Seriously though, I can see myself getting off and offering it to the guy. I'm doing a lot better with confrontation these days though. As hard as it is, it really only takes one time of standing your ground and it begins to get easier. I think you have a kind and charming personality, and that can be very disarming in a confrontation. It really is one of your strengths, use it to your advantage if you can. Good luck dear Peanut! bp "The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get to work." |
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Oct 03, 2003, 05:34 PM
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Poor Peanut - that guy was a bad man!
Just out of curiosity -- what was his response when you jumped off? I'm just wondering why he said that -- maybe that machine is notoriously broken all the time? Or maybe (and this is the most likely!) he thought you were cute and was trying to make conversation? I'd probably conclude the latter, dear Peanut! Your friend, LMo We are ALL going to be a-ok!
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Oct 03, 2003, 09:40 PM
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((((((((((((Beep))))))))))))) = You having me laughing my bum off - LOLOLOL... Gosh, that would have been great if I could've been that quick... how funny!!!
 I'm coming back to respond to everyone else who was kind enough to reply, but I just can't stop chuckling...  <font color=blue>HI FROM PEANUT</font color=blue>
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Oct 03, 2003, 11:05 PM
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{{{{{{{{{{{{Jillers}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Know what I would have done? Pointed to the brand of the machine and asked him if that was his name! hehehee More likely, he wanted to make conversation with you. Ooops!
 <font color=blue>This above all: To thine own self be true. --Shakespeare</font color=blue>
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Oct 04, 2003, 12:38 AM
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Jill, so proud of you for going to the gym and then to run into someone like that. I can understand your response though.
You are not pathetic.....just not used to defending yourself out in there yet. Give yourself time and stay focused. I think you are doing so well. xoxoxoxo Mary Alice P.S. I like you just the way you are 
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Oct 04, 2003, 04:17 AM
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I'm with Mary Alice. She couldn't have said it any better.
However, if you need some back-up while you are learning, call me I ain't afraid of nobody.  Love and hugs, Heidu The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it. John Ruskin
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Oct 04, 2003, 02:24 PM
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How weird.
 My first reaction is to think that the man is an idiot. But it could have been his attempt at chatting to you - he spotted your charm!!! My reaction would have been to go bright red and try to ignore him. But jumping off the machine is probably a better idea I hate gyms, wild horses wouldn't drag me to one, and I think you are doing great by going there!!!!{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Peanut}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Take care, Fuzzy
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Oct 04, 2003, 02:48 PM
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Thank you so much for your reply, (((((((((Wendy))))))))))... You know, I was really quite shocked when this happened, because it reminded me of how I was in the first grade = I would jump off of the merry-go-round if I saw another kid even walking toward it, thinking that they should have it instead... This was something different than that though... it was me being VERY conflict averse... something I have not been, (though I am more of a mediator type,...), in a long while ... It worries me because I can't return to my current occupation if I am excessively so... [sigh]...
<font color=blue>HI FROM PEANUT</font color=blue>
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Oct 04, 2003, 02:51 PM
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Thank you, (((((((((((((((Never Forgotten)))))))))))))))... I'm still surprised by how automatic my reaction was... I would've rather made a conscious choice... [Aw welll...]... You're a sweetie, my friend!!!
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Oct 04, 2003, 02:53 PM
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Hi ((((((((((Erin)))))))))))): Yes, I agree with you... It turns out that the man was just wanting to tell me that he had changed machines because the one I was about to get on was making a very loud noice... A reaction by me somewhere in the middle would have been the best...
<font color=blue>HI FROM PEANUT</font color=blue>
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Oct 04, 2003, 02:55 PM
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Hello (((((((((((((LMo)))))))))))))) = Actually, the guy looked surprised at my reaction... (it was excessive I know, that's why it's got me a'thinkin'... Hugs to you, my friend...
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Oct 04, 2003, 03:51 PM
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(((((((((((((Sept., Mary Alice, Heidu, Fuzzy)))))))))))))) = Thank you sweetiepies all! XOXO, Jill
<font color=blue>HI FROM PEANUT</font color=blue>
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Oct 05, 2003, 12:28 AM
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I've got my bat and 2x4 ready, Heidu..........
Let's go......... 
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Oct 05, 2003, 03:10 AM
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Ohh Ohh!! Looks like I'm gonna get me in some trouble again!!
Your post made me laugh Mary Alice. I think we'd make a good butt kickin team. Lots of pent up anger, huh? Hugs Heidu The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it. John Ruskin
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Oct 05, 2003, 08:35 PM
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Moi? Nahhhhh, not me [innocent look]. We'd make an awesome team, but certainly no anger inside over here.....rofl.
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