About Sheryl....makes me wonder if it's the "baby" steps some people have to go through. I remember when I was first coming out....I told people I was bisexual, simply because I thought that might make them a little less critical. I also know that a lot of it has to do with growing up in Lubbock, TX surrounded by conservative Southern Baptists. But, I just hope Sheryl stays true to herself. I've always loved watching her play. She's been a favorite since she played for Tech.
And, the whole blood drive thing reminds me of my first job outta grad school in Atlanta. Which was also my first "professional" experience of testing the waters of being out on the job. (Granted I was WAY out when I worked for the restaurant....but so was half the staff!) I'll admit, I was naive. I went down to donate. I'm reading the requirements. I see the one about "no one may give blood if they've had male-on-male sexual activity since 1977." I'm hesitating. The volunteer comes over and asks if I have a problem. I told her that, according to their criteria, I was not allowed to give. She asks which one. I point. She says..."but since 1977?" It was 1992. I said yes. So, 10 minutes after leaving my desk, I'm back up with an "I tried" sticker on my shirt. My boss asks why I was back so early. End result was that I outed myself right then and there. Oh well.
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Date: 2005-10-27 05:25 pm (UTC)And, the whole blood drive thing reminds me of my first job outta grad school in Atlanta. Which was also my first "professional" experience of testing the waters of being out on the job. (Granted I was WAY out when I worked for the restaurant....but so was half the staff!) I'll admit, I was naive. I went down to donate. I'm reading the requirements. I see the one about "no one may give blood if they've had male-on-male sexual activity since 1977." I'm hesitating. The volunteer comes over and asks if I have a problem. I told her that, according to their criteria, I was not allowed to give. She asks which one. I point. She says..."but since 1977?" It was 1992. I said yes. So, 10 minutes after leaving my desk, I'm back up with an "I tried" sticker on my shirt. My boss asks why I was back so early. End result was that I outed myself right then and there. Oh well.