Consider It Sent
"Trainer, I don't feel like we're clicking in terms of personalities. While I greatly appreciate you working to put together a profile and a regime for me, I need someone who is as sassy as I am. I don't want to be coddled, mind you, but I do prefer encouragement of a more positive variety, and last time we met I felt patronized and even ignored at times. While that just may be your style, and I do respect your track record, I'd prefer to work with someone else in the future."
Thanks,
Your 400 lb lost cause
Okay, so that last line wasn't put in, and I did use her name, but all the rest was word-for-word. I could have been harsher I suppose, but I've calmed down over the last two days, so I'm not as disgruntled as I was. I'm sure that she's a quite effective trainer, just not for me. And yes, I did use the word SASSY in my break-up email. I only wish I'd also use the words "boy toy" (that's for you, Allison!), antidisestablishmentarianism, China (that's for you, Ruth!), superfluous, and raxacoricofallapatorius (for you, Manda and Amy and Kelly!).
Did I mention that, on Wednesday, after returning home from the gym, I locked my keys in the car? (That's TWICE -- also did it on the 4th, in the rain, when the fireworks were canceled, and we had to struggle through traffic and the rain, uphill both ways, etc. etc.) I never do that! I've done it like 4 times total, and each time was because I was distracted and on my cell phone. Nasty buggers, cell phones!
Anyway, I hiked over to Allison's work and borrowed her keys and then, despite my icky sweaty condition, I stopped by to see an old boss at Peace College. She suggested a professor on campus as a possible job source. Don't want to jinx it, so I won't share more details unless they crop up as more potential-ly. Those who are past, present, or future Peace gals probably know who I'm talking about, lol.
In other news: Luke is coming to visit this weekend. Yay! And I'll be going to see Jodi. Yay! Although, I'm worried that going to the Hollers will result in seeing some escaped lions who eat horses and terrorize the countryside. (Don't ask me WHY country folk need lions, they just do, apparently...but that's a story for another time.) Idina Menzel is coming to Cary in a few days or so. I still haven't decided if I can splurge and go see her perform. *bites nails* Especially when there are some musicals that I really want to see in the fall. Gee, I don't like this not-having-money thing!
I need to mow my lawn. And the patch of green-ish stuff on the front of the house too. And I need to tackle the army of ants that are chilling out on the door frame. They aren't the best welcome wagon. And I need to continue shipping out applications and CVs. And I need to go to the gym and chill-ax for a while. And...oh. Email time.
I just received an email reply from trainer. It reads: "I am sorry that you feel that way and I certainly apologize for making you feel patronized and ignored. I will be happy to help you get set up with someone else, if that would make you feel more comfortable. I am not in the gym today, but will contact you first thing Monday morning to see who you may feel better suited for. I apologize again for any actions that led you to feel this way, but I do appreciate your honesty."
Quite a bit different from the last email and in-person encounter with her. :) Wait, do I now feel guilty because she's suddenly so nice???? Lemme search my soul... NO!!! (Okay, maybe a little...) NOT!!!! (I'm not a fan of Borat, but he feels appropriate here.)
Thanks,
Your 400 lb lost cause
Okay, so that last line wasn't put in, and I did use her name, but all the rest was word-for-word. I could have been harsher I suppose, but I've calmed down over the last two days, so I'm not as disgruntled as I was. I'm sure that she's a quite effective trainer, just not for me. And yes, I did use the word SASSY in my break-up email. I only wish I'd also use the words "boy toy" (that's for you, Allison!), antidisestablishmentarianism, China (that's for you, Ruth!), superfluous, and raxacoricofallapatorius (for you, Manda and Amy and Kelly!).
Did I mention that, on Wednesday, after returning home from the gym, I locked my keys in the car? (That's TWICE -- also did it on the 4th, in the rain, when the fireworks were canceled, and we had to struggle through traffic and the rain, uphill both ways, etc. etc.) I never do that! I've done it like 4 times total, and each time was because I was distracted and on my cell phone. Nasty buggers, cell phones!
Anyway, I hiked over to Allison's work and borrowed her keys and then, despite my icky sweaty condition, I stopped by to see an old boss at Peace College. She suggested a professor on campus as a possible job source. Don't want to jinx it, so I won't share more details unless they crop up as more potential-ly. Those who are past, present, or future Peace gals probably know who I'm talking about, lol.
In other news: Luke is coming to visit this weekend. Yay! And I'll be going to see Jodi. Yay! Although, I'm worried that going to the Hollers will result in seeing some escaped lions who eat horses and terrorize the countryside. (Don't ask me WHY country folk need lions, they just do, apparently...but that's a story for another time.) Idina Menzel is coming to Cary in a few days or so. I still haven't decided if I can splurge and go see her perform. *bites nails* Especially when there are some musicals that I really want to see in the fall. Gee, I don't like this not-having-money thing!
I need to mow my lawn. And the patch of green-ish stuff on the front of the house too. And I need to tackle the army of ants that are chilling out on the door frame. They aren't the best welcome wagon. And I need to continue shipping out applications and CVs. And I need to go to the gym and chill-ax for a while. And...oh. Email time.
I just received an email reply from trainer. It reads: "I am sorry that you feel that way and I certainly apologize for making you feel patronized and ignored. I will be happy to help you get set up with someone else, if that would make you feel more comfortable. I am not in the gym today, but will contact you first thing Monday morning to see who you may feel better suited for. I apologize again for any actions that led you to feel this way, but I do appreciate your honesty."
Quite a bit different from the last email and in-person encounter with her. :) Wait, do I now feel guilty because she's suddenly so nice???? Lemme search my soul... NO!!! (Okay, maybe a little...) NOT!!!! (I'm not a fan of Borat, but he feels appropriate here.)