more laziness spotted

Upon leaving the gym* this morning, I was walking toward my car when I spotted an individual who was driving an SUV that was by far too big for them to be driving. The only reason I spotted them was because they almost hit me and didn't show any concern about whether or not they did. (I just happened to have a front space in the parking lot--I got lucky when I pulled in this morning). I got in, unloaded what was in my hands, put the keys in the ignition, and started the car. It was somewhat chilly this morning, so I decided to sit for a moment and let the car warm up a bit before leaving.

Just then, I noticed some headlights behind me--it was the same SUV who almost hit me. This person had pulled into a spot that was behind me and to my right--only a couple of spots further from the door of the gym. I hate to admit it, but my first thought was: "I bet this person is going to take this spot once I leave." To test my theory, I back out and began to leave the lot--all the while checking to see what this person would do. Sure enough: the moment I was clear of the space, they made their way into the now vacant spot. From the moment I got into my car to the moment when they pulled into the space I vacated; the whole process took about 3 minutes.

I was not ashamed of my second thought: "That person is flat out lazy." Why was I so harsh? They were going to the gym! If this person was not willing to walk a few extra steps because they have a spot that is further away; why even bother going to the gym? If this person was in that much of a hurry that they have to have the closer space; then their desire to be expedient was futile because they wasted "valuable" time waiting on me to leave. During the three minutes it took me to leave the parking lot, they could have parked in the back of the lot and walked in (heaven forbid, they get some exercise) before I left.

A word to the person driving the SUV: if you're going to the gym, it's not going to kill you to walk a little further--in fact, it may do some extra good. :-)

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* For those of you who actually read this and are keeping track: a few posts ago, I noted that I canceled my gym membership. The reason I re-joined is twofold: 1) my wife and I are able to take advantage of a deal offered through my school, which means we can work out together--something the two of us wanted to do ever since we got married. And 2) I also enjoy working out with my great friend George. (Yes, I go to the gym twice . . . once in the morning with George [to do weights] and once in the evening when Jenn gets off work [to do the treadmill]).