I got drilled by a relative recently. I’d explain it but it probably wouldn’t be interesting since there was no action involved so here’s the dialogue:
Me: I started a blog.
Relative: Are you serious?
Me: Yeah. It’s kind of…
Relative: Why?
Me: Why, what?
Relative: Why did you start a blog? Are you out to make money or something?
Me: Uh, no. But that would be nice if I did…
Relative: So what’s the point then?
Me: It’s fun- I love writing, it helps me with my stress.
Relative: STRESS? Why do YOU have stress? You’re a stay-at-home mom, you don’t DO anything.
Me: Yeah, okay. Just go over there and stand in that corner.
Relative: Haha.
Me: I’m serious. Go stand in that corner and think about what you just said.
Relative: What did I just say?
Me: Forget it. Forget I mentioned anything to you at all. (muttering) stupid…
Relative: So?
Me: So what?
Relative: Are you going to let me read it?
Me: Read what?
Relative: Your blog. Are you going to let me read your blog?
Me: Only if you want to.
Relative: I want to.
Relative reads entire blog, wipes eyes from laughing, looks me in the eyes and says: It’s okay.
There were more words said but since I don’t DO outrageous profanity, I’ll stop here.
The reason why I posted this was to let people know that I do this for the pure love and enjoyment of writing. If you don’t believe this is the only reason why this blog is up here, and that I’m really out to make a few nickels, please buy my pamphlet, on sale here for $40.98.
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