Getting Harrassed?

Have you ever felt harassed during BJ class? The other day, I have the not-so-privilege spot beside a man. Let’s name him Mr. Taller-than-thou. The class was crowded. People seem to chipped in after warm-up. Now I think this is a habit a lot of gym-goers practices. I admit sometimes I do it too. Back to Mr. Taller-than-thou.

Mr. Taller-than-thou comes into the class and squeeze in the spot right behind me. Mr. Taller-than-thou was only ½ a feet away from where I am standing. Notice how close we are? I’m standing somewhere 1 to 2 feet away from the person in front of me. I believe everyone is entitled to do their workout. So, I move 1 step in front. Creating a gap between us. Music starts and I was jamming away happily.

Piak!! The first super kick comes when we were doing the turning!! Oh my, I must have turned the wrong way. So I convince myself that I’m wrong, since I don’t do much BJ. Piak!! Piak!! Again on my leg… this is interesting, because I know I get the movement right this time. Its getting annoying!! Did I mention that Mr. Taller-than-thou is very tall – at least taller than me- and of medium size built? Naturally, if you are tall, you would have long legs and long arms. So couldn’t Mr. Taller-than-thou just be more a little tolerant and see where his hand and leg are going?

Piak!! Piak!! Gosh, this time is on my butt!!! Nah, this is not sexual harassment, it’s just his damn long arms swinging to my way. Darn, I gave him a killer stare! Even the guy beside me knows how to control his movement so as not to slap or kick me!! Once, he slapped on my hand and turned shyly to apologized, hence the controlled movement. He actually moves 1 step back! How nice! I smiled and said ‘its okay’. You see, I don’t mind the unavoidable minor slap or accidental kick. It’s normal and to be expected in a class full of people. I fully understand that. But the super-duper kick and slap I received is definitely not welcome.

I’m so not standing anywhere10 feet near Mr. Taller-than-thou in the next BJ class!!!!