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Pet gym peeve #2

2 days ago I went back to the gym after being sidelined for a couple of weeks. I was really looking forward to working out again.

After doing a couple of exercises, I went to one of the machines for a third exercise and laid down my water bottle to get some weights. At the corner of my eye a saw a guy carrying a couple of plates to the machine, it was apparent that he was using it. So I sheepishly asked if he was using it and excused myself.

Normally this should be ok, but this guy didn't seem to like the fact that I wanted to use the same machine. No smile, no "It's ok", nothing but a semi-pissed off look like I was stealing his stuff. He could have offered me to alternate with him, as any good natured person would. In fact I myself aternated with 3 different people on 2 different machines on that day. No sense in hogging a machine when everyone is there to workout.

And speaking of hogging the machine, when I decided to do a different exercise I saw the same guy still sitting on the machine talking to a friend.... after I've done 2 exercises already. And I don't believe he has even started yet as he was not sweating or breathing heavy. Talk about gym etiquette.

still here

I started going back to the gym yesterday. Its probably more than a couple of weeks since I last worked out due to the colds/flu. I still have the sniffles, but I figured I needed to get back to the gym.

From what I remember I may have weighed 158lbs prior to getting sick, I am around 152lbs right now. I haven't weighed in using the same scale so I figure I lost a good 5 to 8 pounds over that time frame. I definitely noticed that loss (I don't look intimidating anymore), and I feared that I may have dropped my strength levels as well.

Somehow I had a pretty decent workout (chest and abs) and was surprised that I may not have lost a lot of strength. I took it relatively easy, but I was able to bench the 60lbs dumbells without a problem. Watch out 100lbs dumbells.... you're going to be next hehehe

Overall I'm relieved and assured that I can gain back that lost weight by going back to the gym regularly. Perfect timing as summer is just right around the corner!

Surfer dude or Muay Thai fighter

I am currently obsessed in the idea of going to Thailand and train Muay Thai for around a month. I have already scouted a gym and already have a rough estimate of the cost.

On the way to work though, I came to realize that I may also be wanting to go on a surf safari in Siargao. And if I remember, I did some research on it and was hoping to stay for a week or two.

Now I am a little confused on what I want to do. I have 20 days worth of leave starting June and I would like to make use of them by "going local" on a specific destination. I feel that you can only truly experience and appreciate the place by living there for a relatively extended period of time.

I may still have enough time to decide, I just wish I can decide on time and actually do it.