One Example of Why Our Members Rule
posted by Front Desk Wonder @ 12:06 PM
The best part about working the front desk is getting to know the clientele because to be frank, you rule. Diverse, funny, smart, determined, modest, inspiring, delightful, ass-kicking...these are all words I'd use to describe ZUM's members. To illustrate further, I turn to a note written by one of our veterans that will regrettably be leaving us for the summer.
"A quick note for the ZUM staff from a long-time fan...Hey everyone! I'm taking off for the summer, maybe longer, and don't know when I'll see you next so just wanted to let you all know how much I've enjoyed working with you, getting to know you, or just admiring you from across the floor, in the most innocent way of course. I consider you all of exceptional character and spirit. This will be my last week. I'm taking some time off to help Lance with his comeback, vacation in France, and accept my Nobel Prize in medicine. Then maybe I'll see you in the fall (seriously) or at Mama's during happy hour." --Casey Lafran
Not often in life do you see such a kind and laudatory letter from someone on the way out (even if only temporarily). It's extremely rewarding to see that our members are just as committed to us as we are them. Thanks for being so awesome, you are what makes ZUM the special little health haven it is.
(And I'd also like to send out a personal thank you to members and staff alike for keeping my mesh sightings a thing of the past.)
As a self-proclaimed gym rat, I have spent my fair share of time in various health club facilities. I've observed the meatheads checking themselves out in the mirror while simultaneously gazing at the heavily eyeshadowed ladies on the Stairclimber. My lack of coordination has been made a public display of disgrace in myriad classes involving steps, balls, bands and other equipment that appear well-suited for a child's toy chest or a demonic torture chamber. I've heard choruses of grunting and sighted more mesh than one should ever have to witness. (*If at this moment you're wondering why I don't look like I've spent so much time in the gym world, it is a point well made. Please note the use of the past perfect tense.) (**If at this moment you're wondering just what the, well, point is of this post, that is another point well made. As the title suggests, this is an homage of sorts to our members, which brings me back to my initial rambling...the experience I've had at several gyms that has made me realize how extremely unique and enjoyable our members are.) Outside my parenthetical comfort zone, I digress.
The best part about working the front desk is getting to know the clientele because to be frank, you rule. Diverse, funny, smart, determined, modest, inspiring, delightful, ass-kicking...these are all words I'd use to describe ZUM's members. To illustrate further, I turn to a note written by one of our veterans that will regrettably be leaving us for the summer.
"A quick note for the ZUM staff from a long-time fan...Hey everyone! I'm taking off for the summer, maybe longer, and don't know when I'll see you next so just wanted to let you all know how much I've enjoyed working with you, getting to know you, or just admiring you from across the floor, in the most innocent way of course. I consider you all of exceptional character and spirit. This will be my last week. I'm taking some time off to help Lance with his comeback, vacation in France, and accept my Nobel Prize in medicine. Then maybe I'll see you in the fall (seriously) or at Mama's during happy hour." --Casey Lafran
Not often in life do you see such a kind and laudatory letter from someone on the way out (even if only temporarily). It's extremely rewarding to see that our members are just as committed to us as we are them. Thanks for being so awesome, you are what makes ZUM the special little health haven it is.
(And I'd also like to send out a personal thank you to members and staff alike for keeping my mesh sightings a thing of the past.)
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3 Comments:
"the meat"... classic.
That may very well be Shawn, but upon second reading I found the word choice a bit demeaning. Or perhaps too graphic, as images of strips of bacon doing bicep curls came to mind. Hopefully the alternative isn't quite so visually abrasive.
Fair enough, I respect your editorial decision. However, I don't think the term as intended necessarily indicted EVERYONE of a certain gender (to remain unnamed). Just certain types. Which "meatheads" does a nice job of describing.
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