SCENES FROM BOWLING

From my earlier notes you know I have been struggling with the after shocks of vertigo for about a month. Thought it was time to stop babying myself and tried bowling. Well picture this-I lean in one direction plus hold a weight on that side. My first couple of balls my body struggles mightily to follow the ball down the gutter. The only thing stopping me is the thought that I would probably not fit in the ball return. Upon returning to the upright position, I would turn and then stagger off the "runway". Much to the amusement of my team mates.

The way I see it, if you're out there exposing your frailties to the masses, expect hoots of laughter. We are so cruel.

First night was scary but at least I did not totally fall down, just grabbed things-score machines, tables, chairs, people.

The next attempt was subbing on my husband's league. Nine guys and me. Talk about pressure. Although I know I don't hold their kind of averages, I did not want to totally suck, or fall on my face for that matter. I shook like a an autumn leaf in a fall windstorm. First game ugly. Second and third games pretty good. Mind over matter I silently congratulate myself. Then my husband says, "ahh, don't worry about it, they don't expect the women to do that good". Gee thanks. I bowled my heart out-LOL.

Kind of goes with his first comment when I subbed and worried about my performance. He says they won't notice, they aren't looking at your bowling anyway. Should I be flattered???