Curtains

Wake up extremely early, angry at sun shining in face. Very trying, sweaty morning spent installing rod and hanging curtains. Curtains sure to come down crashing down in the middle of the night. Piles of plaster dust left everywhere but run into shower as late for work. Exit shower to discover that that elastic on all underpants mysteriously constricted. Very very humid and hot day again and chalk up tight clothes to effect of Global Warming. Marvel at self deceit and egotism, making natural disaster the reason for fatness. Make firm commitment to Start Swimming. On Monday. In subway, have panic about New Man. Would not like to see the New Man at the pool. Give self a stern talking to. New Man surely goes to a fancy pool whereas I have my reduced price membership at the Y. At work, talk about swimming with the Contessa. She is of the opinion that swimming a great idea but warns me about the other patrons of the Y. According to her, the behavior of the other women the locker room not appropriate. And Frank in that Budget office told her that one time he saw a man in the shower shaving himself. What's so bad about that? I ask naievely. He was not shaving his face, the contessa says. But am undeterred and hatch plan to go shopping for own speedo and goggles after work.