Comments on: Pet Please #79: When You Learn That Something You Assumed Was Terrible Isn’t Actually All That Bad

By: AJ

AJ — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:40:35 +0000

public speaking!
like most humans, i used to be very uncomfortable speaking in front of people. then i got a job where i have to speak in front of people all the time (usually around 35-50 people at least once a week) and i realized that it isn’t terrible. it’s actually fun and i’m pretty good at it. it will be a very useful skill when i assume my role as ruler of the world.

By: Jamey Stegmaier

Jamey Stegmaier — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 02:00:32 +0000

That’s quite a coincidence! Maybe it’s going around…

By: Elaine

Elaine — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:13:29 +0000

I’m a little freaked out by this post because over the weekend my sister said she had bad heartburn. And I seriously asked her what it felt like cause I didn’t know if I’d had it before or not. Weird!

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:48:12 +0000

Yes! I was always scared of sushi until I actually tried it. Now I’ve made it my life’s mission to convert other non-believers!

I’ve had heartburn exactly one time in my life, and it was awful. It was in August of 2004 in Dallas after I had the Balsamic Chicken Pasta at TGIFridays while visiting some family. I was seriously so traumatized that I remember everything! Mine wasn’t so much the stabbing sensation though, but more of a burning rising up from my stomach that wouldn’t go away–acid reflux, maybe? It was terrible. I was in so much pain and I couldn’t get rid of it to save my life. I really feel for anyone who chronically has it.

By: Jamey Stegmaier

Jamey Stegmaier — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:37:09 +0000

Emma–I bet you’re not alone with your original aversion to trying sushi. Has anyone else experienced that?

By: Emma

Emma — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:31:56 +0000

I thought sushi would be really scary to try. I never really ate it growing up, but once I went with friends and figured out how you eat communally and can share and try and find what you like (and that much of it tastes the same and none of it like a giant, raw, slimy fish), now it’s one of my favorite meals.

Also, I feel the same way about heartburn. I never knew what it was, I’ve never realized that’s what it is when I am having it, I never think about it. But was glad, like you were, to realize what it was.

By: Red

Red — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:31:11 +0000

From this story, I’m going to say that, aside from being an all-around great catch, that being a great chef may have what tipped the scales toward proposing to Laura. That, and the red hair.

By: Jamey Stegmaier

Jamey Stegmaier — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:31:22 +0000

I’m so glad you thought of an example outside of the realm of injuries and ailments! Well done, sir. I’m glad you discovered the wide world of fish and other foods.

By: ms

ms — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:34:14 +0000

Trev, that is good news. I’ll cook for you, Laura and Will anytime you can make it back East.

By: T-Mac

T-Mac — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:16:29 +0000

Fish.

Growing up, my family had the culinary expertise of a Golden Corral buffet chef. The only fish I ever tasted until college came in the form of a fish stick, and most of them were charred on at least one side. It wasn’t until I worked for a catering company in college that I begrudgingly tasted another piece of fish. (I was starving and we were allowed to eat leftovers.) That grilled tuna steak changed my life. It opened the door not only to fish, but to the idea that many of the things I ate while growing up might actually be tastier outside my home than I’d realized. I’ve since tried many other foods and found that I actually like some of them! (What? Not all ham comes in a can and oozes gelatinous fatty sludge?!? That was news to me too.)