I figured I wouldn't get to work with Niel today, so as soon as class started, I was looking for someone to train with. Luckily, Mike, the guy who signed up for classes the same night I did, was there too. I offered to partner with him, and he said he would.
Unfortunately, as soon as we were about to start training, Niel said he was going to work with Mike. So I was stuck looking for someone else - a feeling not dissimilar to being picked last for a sports team. There was a guy standing off by himself, so taking the initiative, I walked over and asked if he needed a partner. He did, and I said I would work with him.
Also unfortunately, as soon as I got within ten feet of this guy, I realized he had the WORST body odor I've ever smelled. Before we even started training. It was foul.
Cliff was his name. A big, sweaty guy... but he was nice and friendly enough, and he seemed to mean well. But... I don't know if he was maybe a little mentally challenged, or if he was just really rusty on the drills, but I felt like I spent half the class teaching him how to do things. And I barely even know anything myself. We went so slowly and the teachers had to help us so many times that I barely started breathing hard throughout the class. (Vastly different compared to Monday, when I was working so hard that I felt like I was going to puke.)
This was also the first time I was a receiver, and I think that also had something to do with being less tired by the end.
But man... He smelled so bad... I felt like his stench clung to me even after I left. I couldn't get the smell out of my nose the rest of the night, even after taking a shower. It was terrible.
I hope to god I don't have to work with him again. I will have to consider switching nights if I have to. I talked to Mike after class ended, and said that I'd partner with him next week if he's there, but he only has class once a week, and it may not always be on Thursdays. So I dunno what I'm going to do. I'm not sure who will be working with me on Monday either. I'll find out I guess. Just not Cliff, pleeeeeeease. ;-;