Good Job Master Lock

I have to give the Master Lock company major props- because their locks really are the master and I found out why tonight. Trying to break those open is like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole- basically impossible.

My day had already been a little rough and I figured I would go to the gym across the street to blow off some steam and stress. Take 2 hours to myself and not think- it was a good idea in theory. I changed into my gym clothes at work and headed across the street. I was trying to make a 5:45 boxing class and had about 2 minutes to spare. In a rush, I threw everything into a locker, grabbed my lock out of my bag and closed the door and locked my lock. In the rush, I literally threw everything into the locker- including my phone- wallet- and of course, my keys. Not only was my locker key being held hostage by the locker, but my house keys. So there was not even the option of taking the hour trek back to Queens to get the spare key (on top of that, my phone was in the locker, so I couldn't even call anyone for help). The only phrase that came into my mind, "Seriously????"

I went up to the main desk and explained my dilemma, she told me to just go ahead and try to enjoy my work out and she will get someone to help after to cut the lock. So that is what I did- semi enjoyed my run (missed the boxing class) and kept thinking about how in the world was my stuff going to be set free. Needless to say- I lied, it was not an enjoyable work out at all.

An hour and a half later- I wandered back to the front desk and the puzzle of how to break the lock was on. Apparently, my lock is the best kind out there- impossible to break. After 15 minutes of the older woman trying to pry open the lock- we had to clear out the womens locker room so a man could come in a help us. He pulled out the big guns- a huge plyer- this one, he explained to me was only used as a last resort. The last resort plyer's saw their last day because my lock managed to break the hinge on them.

Finally, after 45 minutes of praying and hard work, we defeated the Master Lock. Granted, the lock can never be used again, but I got my stuff back.

But really, Seriously- only me. At least theres never a dull moment in my adventures of this great, big city.

Peace, Love and Master Locks,

B