me vs. therapy

'so angela, how's life?'

'my feet hurt.'

'because?'

'i've been running a lot.'

'why?'

'because i'm entered into this race in may and i'm chubby. i had to start training or else i'd get winded, stop and fall down midway through.'

'i see. that wouldn't be good.'

'no. especially considering there will be zombies chasing me.'

'um-hum. what do you mean, zombies?'

'you know, like...zombies. they're dead and they shuffle and they want to eat your face.'

'did you start taking any new medications?'

'no, i'm not taking drugs. it's a zombie race. people dress up as zombies and chase you around while you're racing.'

'oh. wow, that sounds...interesting.'

'oh. wow, that sounds...condescending.'

'no, no. i guess i just don't get into racing much. nor zombies.'

'suit yourself, it's fun though and i want to have fun.'

'and not be chubby.'

'right.'

'so aside from this interesing new hobby of yours, what else is new?'

'i shaved my legs last night.'

'oh, i see. now you're going to be difficult?'

'no. i mean why would i be difficult just because you think the zombie race is dumb?'

'angela, that's not what i said. can we move on?'

'uh-huh.'

'back to what else is new. anything you'd like to talk about?'

'i get to go to family disney in a few weeks!'

'family disney. is that the gay week or truely a family disney trip?'

'hey, that's funny! no wonder people make weird faces when i say that. it's a family disney trip. the only gay will be me.'

'that sounds nice. i bet you're going to have a great time.'

'i can't imagine i wouldn't. unless of course zombie disney characters attack us.'

'i think we need to start working on how to let things go.'

'i like holding on. it gives me leverage later on.'

'no angela, it gives you a lot of alone time.'

'would you give me a lot of alone time if i didn't let things go?'

'yes. unfortunately you pay me to be here so i can't leave.'

'that hurt.'

'no, i'm pretty sure it didn't. besides, i was only pulling your leg.'

'my non-hairy leg.'

'right, so i plan on hearing all about your trip when you get back.'

'if the zombies don't eat m....i mean, ok.'

'very good. keep practicing and you'll get there.'

'thanks therapist.'

'you're welcome angela.'