Balance and Vitality

I was feeling like I was getting the hang of this sit-stand exercise when Alexis says, "Today we're going to try something different." Part of me is excited because as great as sitting and standing are, you do wonder where it's going. Meanwhile, my inner Type A is quietly praying that the new exercise will not require flexibility or a sense of humour.

"Can you juggle?"

This may not sound like a big deal to normal people but I hate myself when I can't do something. Alexis plops three colorful balls into my sweaty hands and I freeze up in the face of my plush vinyl nemesis.

Of course I can't juggle, and I feel like an idiot for overreacting. I feel better when Alexis tells me about a former student who stopped taking classes shortly after she introduced the juggling balls.

But you know, I did rather enjoy it despite myself.