08 March 2009 «Necessary Mutilation

Pass the Pretzels and Leave Me Alone

Today Tom and I went to his church for an annual raffle / drawing / event. I felt self-conscious and uncomfortable as we sat together nibbling free pretzels and pop and ate pizza just because it was there.

Bad food, bad feelings — but the raffle atmosphere and support for Tom’s church compelled us both to go and put up with it all.

Remind me to read this next March, when it rolls around again, and either: 1) Find an alternative way to donate, or 2) Be thinner, less uncomfortable, and more social so I might just enjoy the event!

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