"Make sure they match your purse..."

As I was rummaging through my gym bag for my music and gloves this morning, I was bummed to find that I had forgotten to pack my workout gloves. Homer Simpson moment. DOH!

And I knew exactly where they were. Sitting on top of the washing machine in hopes of being washed, all stinky and sweaty. Yuck. At least that was my original intention post-fun-NYC-weekend-excursion. You know. Laundry. I did do laundry last night. Towels took priority. Not the gloves. LOL.

Anyway. 

Back to the point.

I was unable to wear my gloves this morning which reminded me of why I use them.

I actually had a friend FB message me recently who asked if I use gloves. 

For me it’s primarily to protect my hands. I’m a musician. I need my hands. Yes, it’s mainly just calluses  and such, but I definitely feel a burn after not using them.

They also help me with grip and comfort. And depending on the glove, wrist support.

But today I realized there was another thing I felt it protected me from.

GERMS.

I felt waaaaaaay more “germy” without them. 

I know, I know…

I’m sure it’s primarily psychological as my fingertips get all those germs, too. But it felt more germy. And that messed with my head. Gloves give me a little peace of mind.

So to glove or not to glove?

Not sure. 

Some think they get a better grip without them.

There is definitely a badass-ness to calluses. You worked for those, dammit.

Totally up to you.

But for me? 

I feel better with them on.

Make fun of me all you want…

Today’s “germy” back workout:

Do what makes you happy.

Even if it includes gloves.