I've been threatening to quit teaching spinning (at 6AM) for the past few months. I've been doing it over a year - getting up at 3:30AM to get moving (I have arthritis) and finding that I'm subbing more & more classes - so sometimes I'm teaching all week plus 2 hours on Saturday. Needless to say - the rest of my day is shot - I'm a zombie no matter how much caffeine I've had. Recently I had hand surgery & the spin bikes really aggravate it - to the point that it isn't healing properly.

BUT - on the other side - here are these students I've cultivated who love the class. I work really hard at mixing music, moves, etc., and they appreciate it. Lots of kudos (read: ego strokes). Add on top of that I've been volunteering with girls 9-11 years old who are hyperactive, probably abused in some ways and very needy. I absolutely love my volunteer work but it really sucks it out of me. Showing up in a zombie-like state just doesn't cut it.

So, finally when the director of one of my venues announced yet ANOTHER staff meeting at 8AM on Sunday (prime riding/running time, as you all know!) I'd had it. I (and others) told her this time didn't work for us at all - but she apparently doesn't care. In my 35 years of working, I've never had such a dictator for a boss. Did I mention I earn the princely sum of $10/class?

So - I think the Universe finally gave me the kick in the pants I needed. I'm hoping that something else comes along at a reasonable hour because I do love teaching spinning & have a lot invested in it. (Oh - and if the Universe is listening - newer spin bikes would be nice too!)

You'd think that at age 57 I would have grown a spine by now!