I Peed My Pants

Gym time today. It's a place of solace for me. A place where nobody knows me. I can just go about my business and leave. I'll smile at people, say hello as they say hello to me, but, it's a place for me to get away from work/stress & feel good about myself. Well, that is until today.

My normal routine is to go to the gym after work & spend about 2 hours there. Many of the machines have their own television which provides a nice distraction. The last time we belonged to a gym, there was 1 or 2 tv's for the entire room. (That tells you how long it's been since we belonged to a gym huh?) Since we don't have cable or dish, I am able to watch shows that I wouldn't normally. Keeps me going if you will.

With working out though, it's important to stretch. I once went to a chiropractor who told me of the importance of stretching before working out, particularly before walking or running. So, I've tried to incorporate that into my routine. Also included in my routine is water; at least 32 oz while I'm there. I was ready to stretch, work out & drink my water...or so I thought.

As I began my gym time today, I sat on a chair and opened up my bottle of water. I had one of those small packets of juice mixes in my hand while the "open" bottle of water was being held between my legs. I was getting ready to pour my juice mix in. For some reason, unbeknownst to me, I grabbed the bottle of water and squeezed it. I SQUEEZED THE OPEN BOTTLE OF WATER WHILE I SAT IN MY CHAIR. Do you know what happens when you squeeze an open bottle of water while you're sitting down? Yes, that's right boys & girls!!! The water comes up and out the top.

And what exactly happens when water comes up out of a container? Gravity happens. The water that comes up, must come down. It came down alright. That water came down all over my pants. Water can be cold when it falls in your lap. Especially if you're not ready for it. And boy oh boy, was I NOT ready for it. I looked down and wouldn't you know it, a nice HUGE wet spot, or 2 or 3, all over the crotch area of my pants. It looked as if I peed my pants.

It was so cold that I couldn't tell if it went all the way to the back of my pants. I didn't care. I saw that the front was nice & wet...oh and cold too. I slowly got up, looking around hoping against all hope that nobody saw or was looking at the wet spot on my pants. I had a towel with me so I put that in front so the spot couldn't be seen. I casually put my stuff in a bin and walked to a machine to begin my workout. There was a "horrified feeling" in my brain but hopefully not on my face.

I made sure to find a machine not close to too many people. It was early enough in the afternoon to where not many people were present. Beginning my workout rapidly, I casually got on my phone and called my husband. As I waited, I kept fanning myself with my hand, pretending to be extremely hot. I didn't want "people to think" anything unusual as to why I changed from pants to shorts. When you have a HUGE wet spot in the crotch area, believe me, you CARE what people think.

Having to get in his truck to bring me something is not exactly high on my husband's list, but thankfully he brought me a pair of shorts. Walking with the towel in the front of my pants (casually, of course), I met him when he came in and walked to the bathroom. After changing, I continued to "casually" fan myself, still pretending I was hot, and walked right back to the machine.

All was well for the remainder of my workout. But, count it as a lesson learned.

Never squeeze an open bottle while sitting down.....lest someone think you peed!!!!

Feel free to use that in lieu of a Confucius saying.

Until next time,
RSPS Sunny