What Just Happened...

So I have to share with you all a very odd interaction I had at work the other day. Normally, I wouldn't think twice about it, but it was a little shocking. The audacity of the couple I dealt with requires me to share this with you.

First, let me remind you that for Christmas this last year I gave myself the present of not weighing myself. It became too much of a mind game. I wasn't focusing on being healthy and happy, I was focusing on getting to a number I once was during a very stressful time in my life. A time where my metabolism was overworking and no matter how much I ate, I was still losing weight.

That number isn't realistic, and to be frank was too low for what I should be.

Anyways, I've been happy with where I am. I mean, there's always a part of me that wants to be smaller, but in general I am happy. By no means am I big. Had this conversation taken place when I was not in the mindset I am today, I'm pretty sure this would have crushed me. Even now, with a healthier view of myself, this conversation left with with thinking, what just happened?!?!

Wife: We want to buy this for my daughter. But we don't know if it will fit.

Husband: What size are you?
(I get asked this all the time, and it doesn't faze me anymore, selling clothes you sort of come to expect this as many customers compare you to the person they are buying for)

Me: A zero.

Husband: That can not be. You are much bigger than that. (walks around to stare me up and down) You have to be bigger than a two.

Me: Well that's what I typically wear here...a zero or extra small.

Husband: Well my daughter is much smaller than you. And if you are telling me you could fit into this dress, well then it will definitely be too big for her.

Me: Ummm...well I haven't tried this specific dress on so a zero could be too small. I don't know. Everything else I buy from here is a zero...

Husband: How much do you weigh?

Me: On a good day or bad day? (nervous laugh)

Husband: How much do you weigh?

Me: Anywhere from 115-125. (mind you it's been 7 months since I last weighed myself, so this was the best I could come up with)

Husband: You have to weigh more than that.

Me: I don't know what else to tell you.

Husband: Well we can't buy this. If you are saying it will fit you, then it will be too big for her.

To his wife: Go pick out your size and we will buy you one instead.

Looks at me: This dress doesn't seem your style. You don't wear colors like this.

Me: Well, no, it's not exactly my style but it is beautiful.

Husband: It's definitely not your style. 

His wife came over with her dress, and I rang them up and sent them on their way. 

It's amazing to me the way people interact sometimes, what they think is acceptable. Like I said, had I not been in the mindset I am today, this could have messed with my head and self image for weeks.

Thankfully I don't feel that and it has only inspired me to continue to be healthy and happy. That is my one and only goal. One I can't wait to share with others.