Monday, December 10, 2007

Dear Ponytail girl,

I see you. Every time I'm on the treadmill at the gym, I see you. With your pony tail flipping back in forth in front of me. You are probably a size 0 and it's as if you are saying, "Don't hate me because i look fabulous in these short, tight, black shorts and skimpy matching tank top." Yes, ponytail girl, I DID notice they were matching. And I did notice how hard you were working. The sweat said it all. But do you have to swish that hair of yours on purpose? Can you not just do your thing on the elliptical without bringing all this attention to yourself? The guy next to me couldn't take his eyes off you. I thought he may trip on the treadmill but he didn't. I used to do the same thing with my long locks. I remember when we had to do this long run in JR. HIGH and I would run and swish my ponytail at the same time. I felt that certainly I was the prettiest girl in gym class. But since you are at least 25 would you please just STOP? I can't stand it anymore and I may bring my machete with me to the gym next time and before you know it those locks of yours will be gone. I'd be in jail too but at least i wouldn't be in there with you ponytail girl.

18 comments:

Krista Lou Cook said...

Oh My.... :)

Aundrea said...

I laughed SO hard at this, mostly because I was thinking similar thoughts about someone the other day:) I'm glad I'm not the only deranged person out there! I've got you with your machete, and Merilee with her knife:)

Becky said...

You totally crack me up. My sister is a "pony tail girl" and yes, I think unkind thoughts when I see her in a tank top and shorts too. ;)

Merilee said...

I'm cracking up so hard!

Bridget said...

Ah, the ponytail girls. They are annoying. So are the girls on the stairmaster who stick their butt out and push those hips every so slightly side to side to draw any and all attention they can get.

Funny, funny post.

Jodi said...

I, too, know the ponytail girl and will gladly help take her out if you need any assistance!

Darilyn said...

I've never noticed the stairmaster girl. Probably because they aren't right in front of me.

Rochelle said...

Hey what gym were you at? I think I was there too! I was the one wearing the matching outfit and I had a pony tail. I have been raking my brain trying to figure out which girl you were talking about. I am totaly looking for her next time!

I love your story you and Merilee crack me up!

megan said...

ha ha ha! Is that bad once you are out of high school? Just kidding I don't do that. I don't even go to the gym. i was listening to the ladies in my ward talk about going to the gym and I wanted to go too so bad! oh well I guess I can wait a little longer and then swish my ponytail and jog my little heart out.

ducklips said...

I think someone has tainted the water up there. I am sensing a lot of aggression coming from Oregon. Maybe you should come out here and get some sunshine vitamins.

Darilyn said...

Ah, Arizona sun. That does sound deliciously delightful at the moment.

Becca said...

No you didn't! HIGH-larious!

megan said...

yes the sun would be wonderful right now, if there was one out. It has been overcast all weekend and week so far. I hear it should all be cleared up by Thursday though. Its not too late to buy tickets and come down with merilee in a few weeks.

Mandy said...

You are so funny!!! I love reading your blogs!

Rachel Bancroft said...

oh my gosh, this cracks me up. I'm totally with you on this. Rebecca has posted similar comments about the "ponytail girl" on FitSisters.

mahina said...

what is it with the girls who go to the gym fully made up like they are going out for a night on the town??! i mean really!! it just cracks me up! if i wore makeup when i worked out i would have raccoon eyes by the time i left the gym! why the whole show and trying to draw attention to yourself, just get a good workout!! sheesh!

Elizabeth Dimit said...

HYSTERICAL!

Sarah said...

You are soooo funny Darilyn. I love that post!