Core Values

No I'm NOT going to discuss the top 10 "ab" moves for a flatter belly in just 1 week, although 'tis the season. Core values go much, much deeper than that.

Do you know what the four "core values" are for the YMCA??? I'll give you a minute to think about it.

Give up??? If you go to the Y on the web because you feel the need to cheat before moving on in today's quiz, or you just can't remember all of those important core values that we should, as members, live by, you will note they are NOT high up and easy to find on the site, so I'll give you a few hints instead. Ready???

(1) CAR. If you tailgate someone for several miles with your giant headlights blazing into the other driver's rearview you are a bully. Instead of being kind and _________ you are driving like an obnoxious tit. The mistake is doing this early in the morning only to discover you are tailgating someone who is ALSO going to the Y. I called you on it, Boob Job, and believe me, you don't get your pool name for nothing.

(2) HON. When you want to appease another member and make them feel safe and welcome you radiate love and a sense of _____________. Otherwise you call them an f*(%$in' bitch and walk off. This is what Boob Job called me in return for me thoughtfully defining her driving style for her as we entered the Y on Black Friday morning. This, instead of apologizing and telling me what a rotten day she was having and admitting that despite appearances she can be a real tit. Not that I would have given a shit if she were having a bad morning, but seeing as my heart was racing from being freaked out from being tailgated (remembering, too, that I'm a bit antsy these days as I was just in a car accident last weekend) I would have at least just shunned her for awhile and we'd be even. Maybe you all can help me with that.

(3) SPEC. Everyone has the same right to the road and to work out without feeling threatened. If you treat everyone else like garbage instead of with _________ you are probably conceited, but who am I to judge. Some people really put the tit in attitude, if you know what I mean.

(4) LIT. This is the last core value - it might be a little harder to guess. If you are hot headed and you don't need to be lit to say it like it is I suggest maybe you need a little Valium to help get you through your day. If you make a mistake, no matter if it is at home, on the job, or in the lobby of the Y it is important that you take ______________ (HINT: this is not another word for Valium).

I don't know what it is about some people. I know, I CAN be a bitch, and I sometimes drive too fast, and I have been known to pick on more than a few who had it coming, and for all that I'm sorry - I accept responsibility for my actions and will do my best to make up for it by making everyone laugh if I can. Now, down and do 20 situps, 10 leg lifts, 3 miles on the dreadmill and give a word of thanks for all we have to be grateful for, including the amazing ability to gain three more pounds in four days and work out our aggressions by just working out. Life is good.