Wow! I didn't know this post would turn into a discussion on my sexuality. I apologize for that! Just thinking about all of this reminds me of a conversation I had on the phone with my mom a few years ago. Mother, I apologize for this addition, if it offends you in any way. I have told this story many times over the years and decided just now that my blog readers might find a little humor in it. I was talking to my mom about a relationship with a man that was really frustrating me at the time. Here is how the conversation went:
Alice: I am just so sick of boys they really irritate me!
Mom: Well, are you sure that you don't like girls?
Alice: Um...I really am sure that I like men. Girls just don't do it for me.
Mom: Well...how would you know if you haven't tried?
I quickly changed the subject because the next question I had in my mind to ask her was: Well, how would you know if you haven't tried? And I really didn't want to get into that awkward conversation seeing the conversation was already awkward enough! Silly Sue. Anyway, I thought that would be an entertaining discussion to share. I wonder if my mom even remembers having that conversation. It was a very long time ago, back in the college days, but it is a conversation I will never forget.
I recently read the StoryCorps book entitled: Listening is an Act of Love This is a great book and I highly reccommend it. Basically, it is a collection of people's retelling of their their life experiences. There are booths located around the country where people can go and be interview by a family member, friend or even a facilitator. Anyway, you should check out the website at: http://www.storycorps.net/
Unfortunately, the story I just shared with you all about the conversation with my mother would not be one of my top choices for what I would want to talk about given the chance to tell a piece of my life to the world. I guess for today it will do though! :)