Sweaty Mess

Something I have ALWAYS struggled with is my body's desire to sweat.... I've learned that it doesn't discriminate. I will sweat in cold winter weather as if it were a warm, humid, summer day. Luckily, it doesn't smell...it's actually quite cleansing. It's just darn annoying.

For example, whenever I go roller skating, I am forced to stop in the roller rink bathroom after each trip around the rink and dry my damp hair under the hand dryer. Pretty embarrassing. It spoils your chances of getting asked to skate by the boy you like.

Dancing poses another problem. By the end of the evening, my hair is literally dripping wet. I know...it sounds disgusting. And, yes, I look disgusting. But I have a great time dancing around the room to every song played. Is there something wrong with that?

My nose, though, always "glistens." A nice word for sweat. It sounds so much better than "perspire" or "drip." Those who know me (and love me) have learned to embrace the sweat. It's part of me. I'm a sweaty mess.