Marathon Of Weird: Day 2

I'm not above telling you. I like public restrooms. I'm not weirded out by sitting on a public seat and I don't have any trouble touching the handle. Oh, sure, I wash my hands right after and I don't have any interest in sitting in anyone else's filth but really, for the most part, I find the bathroom to be a safe place.

I say that because, at one point, I had a bad habit of passing out in new or stressful places. It started out as just doctors' offices and dentists but eventually I was passing out at amusement parks, clients' offices, ski lifts and other much less convenient places. After a while I found that I felt a little better if I took a moment to catch my breath and gather my wits before submerging myself in the new environment.

Now, as a habit, when visiting a client or taking the kids to the emergency room, I will excuse myself to the restroom. During my trip, I plan my escape route. If I know where the bathroom is, I always have a safe place to go in case the room starts to get dark and spinny.

Public restrooms work particularly well because no matter how sick, disoriented or hurried you seem, you never seem out of place in a bathroom. You can retire to a stall and feel however you need to without fear that others will mock you for it. It is a safe place.

There you have it. Another leg of The Marathon is complete.

Now for the tag:

Gluby, your topic is Jesus Christ vs. Lance Burton. Enjoy!

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Freakin Out

Submitted by Simeon (not verified) on December 18, 2006 - 3:47pm.

You must have been freakin out when you went to the temple the first time. What's the worst thing that's ever happened to you while you were in this state of mind? That seems tough to deal with.

It is tough...

Submitted by Pete on December 18, 2006 - 4:32pm.

Worst is hard to define...

A few situations have been dangerous. The ski lift, for example. I was with a friend when I had a wave of anxiety come over me. The whole world went dark and I was out cold for about 5 seconds.

I have gotten physically ill at a couple of clients' offices and job interviews. I explained I wasn't feeling well and suffered nothing more than embarrassment.

Actually, the temple wasn't bad for me as far as anxiety goes. Honestly, sitting in a chair getting my hair cut is much worse.

Alright, dammit...

Submitted by Gluby (not verified) on December 23, 2006 - 1:29am.

I have done my penance.

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