Stale coffee ... like the kind that has been at the bottom of the pot for a few days and in desperate need of a pick-me-up, you decide to microwave it, only to taste grunge and grit! Corn chips, not good fresh ones ... corn chips from a gas station in the middle of nowhere that probably expired 3 years ago, and socks ... dirty man socks ... the kind that you smell and make you gag!
Yes, that was the smell of Dave, the boxer that owns the gym that I went to today. He is a great guy, from the East Coast, who smelled like the previous description, foamed at the mouth when he got excited and had greasy hair. He was awesome!!! He cussed like a trucker, but he has a heart of gold ... salt-of-the-earth-kinda-guy! Dave was fabulous.
We worked out in the ring ... an actual boxing ring ... throwing jabs and crosses, it was phenomenal! We then went to the heavy bags and speed bags ... you know the little ones that hang from a platform? I actually did it, and it was super exciting! Gotta get into the right rhythm or you can end up punching the air and completely missing! We did some shadow-boxing in front of a mirror and jump roping too. It was really a cool experience. I want to get a satin robe that says "Jabbin' Jess" on it! Whaddya think? Hot pink satin! YES! Ok, guess I better go to a few more lessons before I really get in the ring.
Thank you Lord for Dave, for his heart, for his knowledge and for his confidence. He is a strong man Lord and he is faithfully using the talents you have given him. Thank you Lord for giving me the opportunity to recharge my workout. Keep me safe Lord as I strive to box one-on-one ... Eye of the Tiger in the background ... "And in this corner ... weighing in at 145 lbs ... Little Jabbin' Jessie ... " "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!" Can you hear the crowd? Lord you are so good to me. May I continue to praise you with every breath ...
Amen.
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