Boundaries

I have been reading a lot of articles by The Amazing Race fanatics. One of the statements that keeps running through my head is "leave your hang-ups at home." One season there was a couple who had a very strong religious belief that prevented them from taking a shot of alcohol. They had to leave and risk losing due to that. I can understand being so dedicated to your faith, but it made me think of activities or fears that might prevent Lauren and I from winning.

I do not know Lauren that well, so I will have to get to know her more. The biggest thing that stands out in my mind is being nude in public. There was one reality show years ago where contestants had to walk in front of an audience naked. Lauren said she would not do this. I figure when it hits television, they will use censors to block out the important spots. I said I would do it, but under one condition. My condition was that Lauren does not watch. Lauren was laughing so hard she had tears in her eyes. She agreed (probably to her relief) that she would not look. I also told her that if she laughs that hard then, I will make her do it.

Instead of a naked picture of me, I put me naked inside a tent.

We did compromise. I told Lauren if there is something involving a bikini, she is doing it. She agreed. One bare-butt obstacle down. We will have to see what else we will not do. There isn't much that I won't do.