Idiosyncrasies

Sometimes, you just have to laugh at yourself. These are words to live by!

I went to the gym for my usual lunch training swim today. Training is starting to ramp up and consistency is of the utmost importance. I get to the gym and realize I have forgotten my flip flops. This is a major catastrophe. I don't walk around my own house barefoot, I must have socks on. I developed some strange foot thing when I was young.

Luckily, I had my running shoes with me, so I could use those to get to the pool and back. This was only half of the problem. I had to make it to the shower. I debated on wearing my running shoes to the shower, no kidding. It was either that or go back to work in my shorts and T-shirt smelling like chlorine.

OK, I decided I would do the right thing and shower. I have not taken a shower in a public place without flip flops in twenty years. I arrive in the men's locker room to find I have it all to myself. I hurry to the shower. Believe or not, I felt more "naked" without my flip flops. I felt like I was naked in someones house. I kept looking around to be sure nobody could see me. I kept thinking if I hurried I could get away from the germs trying to hitch a ride on my wet feet.

I started laughing when I got in my car. Well, at least I got in my swim. LOL.