Adventures in America

Melissa in disguise

My most recent adventure was yesterday when I had to refer to young Melissa repeatedly in order to explain my past and current behavior as well as the future possible/suggested behavior of others. Sitting with a young girl, I was asked what possible purpose could be served by passing on reams of historical data to a new coach. It was a struggle just to decide where to begin my response. Oh, I knew I would use a blatant example of Melissa, but then my mind wandered and settled on wondering what Melissa would think of me giving away reams of data that, were afterall, about her and would perhaps someday be reinterpreted by someone who never met her. Also, the passing of the data was a clear closing of a door and Melissa already explained her reservations about that. But, of course, with all her other current tribulations, would this even factor in? Naw. So I again, for the hundreth time, (each one more exciting the the previous) told the young lady the tale of a simultaneously post and pre-CP Melissa valiantly attempting a heroic run through Byram Park (Linden) only to come up a breath short (Melissa, not me). Complete with actual photos (finish line pic with time clock showing included in the set!) , finish results, comparisons, and other material I told a riveting story about life, love, loyalty, and all else that is holy and good. The young lass to whom I was speaking, was not moved and simply replied "Yea, I know, but why would the new coach want this". Perhaps subconsciously, she even went so far as to leave the material sitting on my table when she left instead of delivering it.
Before that, I just couldn't find Jon despite calls to his home and multiple hours at his work.

For the record, I kept pics, videos and anything else that matters, but passed on all official records of contests.

posted by sparky @ 2:17 PM