Havin’ A Turn and Learn Moment . . . or Two

Now, you may be asking, “What in the heck is a turn and learn?” Well, allow me to explain that term to you . . .

An example of a turn and learn happened to me that I wrote about on my blog about being followed by that stinkin’ drone while minding my own business on my walk a few weeks ago. As I turned, I learned of this irritating situation, hence a ‘turn and learn.’

I had a turn and learn during my toruturous Pilates session with the Nazi when I turned and learned that the two folks flanking me on either side had fallen plum out and the other one had fallen out into a fetal position.

Why just yesterday afternoon I had a turn and learn standing in line at the store. This dude says to my back, “You really need to let your hair grow out so your cute pig tails are longer.” I turned and learned that for the next few minutes ole man Jenkins was going to try and pick me up. The man was probably older than my father. Now, that’s not to say he is unlovable, no, but I’m happily married and don’t go for the older dudes even when I was single. I was able to squeeze in the conversation about my husband saying he wanted my hair longer too and that I was working on it, thinking he’d get the hint.

Well, another lane opened up so I side stepped my operation pick the pig tail girl up ole man Jenkins situation. He finished first and headed out the door, much to my relief. But no, as I am heading for my car, old man Jenkins has waited for me outside his car so I turned and learned again that he wasn’t done with me. He struts over to me and I’m getting a bit nervous. He says, “You know, you say you are married but I don’t see a wedding ring so what gives?” Oh dear, here we go . . .

“I am happily married and have been for over 3 years. My husband is my moon and stars and the reason I don’t have my wedding ring on is because I just got back from a walk and I don’t wear jewelry when I workout.”

To which her replies, “Well, that’s a bummer and your husband is damn lucky because you are one fine woman.” Good grief.

I bid the odd stranger goodbye and quickly get into my car but let him pull out first and drive far away before I drove myself home. Yikes!

Now, not all turn and learns are bad. I had a turn and learn the other day when I heard my name called and turned to learn that one of my very dear friends was behind me and I was very happy to see her.

One of the funniest turn and learn’s happened to my ex and it was at this moment I realized I really never loved him and probably never would.

We were in Disney World, which was a trip from hell because of him, and we were walking down the sidewalk at Magic Kingdom. My ex turned to learn something behind him, not sure what, but didn’t turn back around quick enough and ran smack dab into a light poll that proceeded to sound like a gong from his head hitting it. I laughed my ass off and so did my mom. My kids thought I was evil but I had the greatest satisfaction in that moment because at this point, he had ripped me and my mom to shreds with his acidic toungue thus ruining the trip and we had had it.

There are other types of learn’s, like look up and learn, look down and learn, etc.

One of the scariest turn and learn’s I ever had was when I was pregnant with my daughter and I was just coming out of the pediatrician’s office with my son, who was famous for ripping his hand from my grip and taking off. Well, the little cuss . . .

I was preparing the car seat to put him in and I was like 9 months pregnant and was moving like a walruss. I had just put the diaper bag on the floor board and as I turned to pick up my son, I learned he was running away from my car and about to be hit by a huge SUV backing out of their parking space. I nearly threw up and knew I wouldn’t get there in time. My turn and learn taught me that God sends angels at the right time because this very old African American man came out of nowhere, I swear on my life, swooped my crazy boy up, thus saving his life. As the angel approached my car and handed my son to me, tears were flowing down my cheeks at how grateful I was for this man. He said not a word but had the greatest smile you’ve ever seen, flashed that smile at me, nodded, and then was gone. True story!

I had a look down and learn on my walk just the other day when I nearly stepped on a snake in the grass. That kinda freaked me out a bit.

I had a look up and learn the other day on a walk and saw the prettiest rainbow I’ve ever seen.

Such a simple concept but one of great discovery or in my ex’s case, a headache. LOL!

I hope all of you have pleasant turn and learn’s this week. Who knows, maybe you’ll turn and learn that Ed McMann is behind you and you’ve won a gajillion dollars! Woohoo!!

Love y’all!!♥