I think that at first it made people think I was bad-ass, which tickles me because I look like an ordinary suburban soccer mom, but apparently with some deep rooted rebellious toughness. After a while though my friends got used to the idea and now it’s just a quirk to them. My relationship with none of them changed though. One in particular says that I am “amazing” for being so “brave.” Which really is a nice way of saying crazy and strange. She’s a good friend.
Btw I asked my teenagers what they think now. (I started keeping T’s 7 years ago so they remember.) My 14 yo girl said “I think you’re weirder” and my 17 yo boy said “I always thought you were weird.” Their friends always want to check out the bug room though, it has earned them a bit of notoriety which they don’t mind.
Btw I asked my teenagers what they think now. (I started keeping T’s 7 years ago so they remember.) My 14 yo girl said “I think you’re weirder” and my 17 yo boy said “I always thought you were weird.” Their friends always want to check out the bug room though, it has earned them a bit of notoriety which they don’t mind.