In August, I started going to the Covenant Lifestyle Center http://www.covenanthealth.org/Our-Services/LifeStyle-Centre.aspx to continue with physical therapy exercise routines in the pool that were helping me with pain management with bulging discs and sciatica. I am a true introvert. I can be outgoing if I need to in a professional or public situation. But, I am content to stay to myself.
Well, shortly after I started, one day a book club member showed up, and introduced me to one of her friends. Her friend has introduced me to others. I have also taken up superficial conversations with a few "regulars." And some have taken up conversations with me.
Because I am trying to focus on timing my routines (I probably should bring a timer, I keep thinking about it), I avoid a lot of conversation, because it distracts me and I lose track of time.
Well, one of the regulars that I have chatted with was there tonight. And commented that he had not seen me recently. And he was right. I missed a session on Sunday when my sinus infection really had me down, and did not want to spend my session in the pool sneezing, blowing my nose and coughing.
It made me feel good that someone noticed my absence. It is a small thing, but it is nice not to go unnoticed.
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