Still C.

Last night I announced my dive into the blog world to C, which typically would have been something that he wouldn't particularly care about (outside of the "you're-my-wife-so-I-have-to-care" sense). I asked if he wanted to read it, to which he replied "Do you want me to read it?" Now, this could have been the point where I yelled "I want you to WANT to read it!" (Jennifer Aniston in The Break Up - "I want you to WANT to do dishes!" style). Alas, I kept my cool and said "No, it's not a big deal." Then I casually mentioned that I told the world nice things about him. Consider his interest peaked.

As a general rule, I hate for people to read things that I have written. Why, you may ask, have I chosen to write a blog that is available for anyone fortunate enough to have an internet connection to find and peruse and judge at will? Ha.. Wish I had an answer for you. Maybe I miss my college writing classes (Hi Dr. Ball!) or maybe I enjoy pretending that anyone really cares what I have to say. It's basically impossible to know for sure. I'm just hoping the comments aren't too harsh and hateful. And if they are, well, I have the power to delete them. Touche.

Back to last night... Once C knew he was mentioned in the ever-living internet world, he suddenly wanted to read the blog I spoke of. (Side note - I struggle to say the word "blog" and keep a straight face. It just sounds ridiculous in my head, much less when actually spoken aloud. Blog. I just can't get past it.) I gave him my phone and proceeded to bury my face under my pillow and wait for his likely-ornery response. It went a little something like this:


C: Why am I "C?"

Me: Well, I didn't know if you'd be ok with me broadcasting your name across the internet. I'm respecting your privacy.

C: Don't!!

Me: What? Are you crazy?

C: Don't! Tell them my whole name! Even use my middle initial.. I want everyone to know how nice I am.

Me: What? Seriously?!

C: TELL THEM MY NAME!


Not exactly the reaction I was expecting, but nonetheless, my first feedback was positive (read "positive" as "not negative, so let's call it a win"). And I've decided he will remain C. Partly because I do want to maintain some degree of privacy. Mostly because I can. I told you he's nicer than me.