The search is on

For some strange reason I got this crazy idea the other day to get a personal trainer. I saw an ad at the gym and decided to give it a go. Here's the ad:

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                                   Jaime Stevenson
                                    PERSONAL TRAINER
                                            MI# 13868
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                         PHONE NUMBER : 813 216 9869

(Note: The name and number of the above trainer has been changed in order to protect his privacy). 

Here's the exchange we had via email, with my thoughts in parenthesis:

Me:

I would like to take some personal training classes, especially the offer you have for $200 a month. Just need a little more information as far as how this would work. I live in Tampa. Do you have your own gym, or would you come to my place, or do we meet somewhere? I usually go to the YMCA for the girlie aerobic classes. Thanks.

Him:

All right, thanks for contacting me. I can go to your place, or a clubhouse close to your house, and also we can train in a park close to you. What time are you planning to work out? I will be more than glad to help you achieve your fitness goals, I got all the equipment we need to give you the best workout and you will see the results really fast cause I will help you with your nutrition and of course with the motivation. Let's set up a meeting asap and I'll show you what I can do for you and you can tell me more about yourself. Have a wonderful day. (Okay, he sounds pretty nice.)

Me:

That was very quick reply. Well, we can work out @ my place on certain days of the week, as I do have kids that I will need to get rid of. On the weekends it should not be a problem @ all, and during the week I can do evenings after 6:30 pm when the hubby gets home. I can do every Wednesday morning before 10 am. I can also go to the club house. Whichever works for you. Just let me know when you would like to meet up. Thanks.

Ok, what time can you meet today cuz tomorrow I could be there between 1 and 3. And also, I think we should workout 3 days a week. Please tell me what days of the week you'd prefer to workout with me? Him:

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Me:

Unfortunately I can’t do today or tomorrow, as I have plans. I can meet with you Wednesday morning before 10am. On a regular base I can work out with you any morning before 8:30 am, if that's not too early for you. Otherwise, Wednesday morning before 10 am or any weekdays after 6:30 pm. Let me know. Thanks.

Him:

Ok, I can do Wednesday to meet. And can u do 6 am to work out?

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Me:

Wednesday to meet is fine. What time are you looking at? 6 am is fine @ my place. (At my place? What was I thinking?)

Him:

Ok, Thanks. I'll see you at 10 am on Wednesday.

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Me:

10 am is fine on Wednesday.

Him:

Perfect! Let me know where you are and I will see you on Wednesday. (He wants to know where I am.)

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Him again:

My phone number is: 813 216 9869. Please call me. (All of a sudden I feel creepy.)

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Me after thinking things over, especially the part where he comes to my house:

Hi Jaime, I am sorry, but I will need to cancel for now as something personal has come up. However, once everything has cleared up, I will get in touch with you in the future. I will definitely keep your information. Thank you so much. (This is where I say, "Yeah, right!")