At the doctor’s office:
Dr: Well, it looks like a sinus infection. I am going to go ahead and prescribe some medicine for them.
Me: That sounds great!
Dr: I would pick this up at Meijer. The kids will get their antibiotics free there, which is a great deal…. and I know how much you love a deal (with a wink)! How’s that next article coming?
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On the massage table:
Me: When did you start working here?
Massage Therapist: Oh, about a year ago. I love it.
Me: That is great!
Massage Therapist: You stay home right? And do your website?
Me: (face muffled in massage table) Um, yeah… I do. How did you know that?
Massage Therapist: Oh, I read your articles in Michiana Family Magazine. That is so great that you figured out a way to stay home with your kids and work.
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Me: I brought in my vitamins to show you, like you had suggested, just to see if I was taking what you were recommending.
Doctor: Let me see. Wow! I am so impressed!
Me: Oh, really? Did I pick the right stuff?
Doctor: I am just impressed at the quality of the vitamins you bought. Honestly, I am really impressed.
Me: Well, they were a bit of a splurge, but I gave up my prescription drugs so…
Doctor: No, I am just really impressed.
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In line at Goodwill…
Cashier: That will be $15. Oh, you brought your own bag….wait, I know you. You’re that frugal mom. I watch you every week. (Calling over to the other cashier) Shirley, Shirley….remember that girl I was telling you about? That one that tells you about deals and coupons. That one on the news. This is her. You need to watch her.
Shirley: How can I watch her? I am always working here!
Guy Behind Me: You do that segment on WSBT?
Me: Yes
Guy Behind Me: I watch that every Tuesday
Cashier: That tip about Sam’s Club…I loved that tip
Lady Behind Me: What tip?
Cashier: She said you can order your stuff online and they will put it together for you.
Lady Behind Me: (interrupting) Yes, yes…I already knew that. I thought everyone knew that (smugly)
Me: Thank you, have a great day!
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In line at the grocery store…
Guy in Front of Me: Is that a good deal on bread? You bought a lot of it?
Me: Well, it is about $2 cheaper per loaf so I thought it would be a good time to….
Guy In Front of Me: Can you watch my cart for a minute?
Me: Um… yeah
Guy In Front of Me (now behind me): My wife is going to be so happy!
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It was bound to happen. What do you do when your anonymous life doesn’t feel anonymous anymore? I am talking to all of you great bloggers out there- do your families read your blogs? Do people know you because of your blog? Do you censor yourself because you know people are reading your blog?
Here is another question, is it good to be known because you are CHEAP?
I really want to talk about this with someone and I am asking people to come out of lurking and tell me how you guys deal with this stuff. Please share!