Fear Factor
Its funny how one incident will make you face issues that you really don’t deem as important. On last Saturday night I had the opportunity to spend some time with two of my closest friends. It was our intention to celebrate the divorce of my friend E. We had a great time….but before the fun began I had some some serious issues to face.
As E and I pulled up, I looked in the window of Beloved’s house and noticed this huge dog. OMG!!! is what I thought. E proceeded to get out of the car and goes into the house. I was stuck! Why? Because I am afraid of dogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew I was afraid of dogs but thought that I could just shake it when we arrived…As I proceeded to look into the window, I started to think back to what happened to make me afraid of dogs….which dates back to the age of 6.
There was this huge dog running wild in my old neighborhood. I was walking out of the house to the bus stop early one morning when all of a sudden this huge black dog began to chase me. The faster I ran the closer he seemed to get to me. My mom was standing in the door screaming "STOP RUNNING AND PICK UP THAT COAT" the dog nipped me. From that day forward I have not been very fawn of dogs. In fact I have been petrified of dogs. As I continued to look in the window I felt as if I were going to faint because Beloved’s dog looked just like the dog that chased me at 6. Beloved realized that I had not come into the house. She then walked outside and took my hand after about 15 minutes of discussion. We walked in the house. I felt that same fear arise that I experienced at 6. As Kedar sniffed me I gripped Beloved’s arm. I tried to stay away from him but I guess he sensed my fear and sniffed me for longer than I anticipated. As the night progressed I felt more comfortable with Kedar. I began to feel less fear. I guess Beloved, E, and Kedar, took me through the "Fear Factor Process". Although I have not gotten over my fear of dogs completely, I have made some serious progress.
It’s a good think Kedar is a kind dog. I love dogs but I’m very cautious of them.
Comment by c2a — July 27, 2006 @ 10:14 pm
Its great that you have decided to face the fear and conquor it. It just takes time. Like riding a bike.
Comment by Choas — July 27, 2006 @ 10:34 pm
Yes, I did take your hand after 15 minutes of discussion. Just like you took my hand after 2 seconds of discussion when we were 4 and I was acting all scared of being in nursery school. Just like you said back then, you needed to cut that foolishness out and come on.
I’m glad that you and Kedar got along…even though he did Dee-bo you into paying him some attention the next morning. Smartee just sent me a message from heaven is wondering why you couldn’t make friends w/ him and he was 60 pounds lighter than Kedar.
PS
Your video thing is messing up your blog and making it run slower.
Comment by Beloved — July 28, 2006 @ 1:45 am
The other day, I heard Kedar was unlocking car doors. LOL Glad you got past that. Love your blog. I’se will be back!
Comment by Will — July 28, 2006 @ 6:59 pm
I feel you, my brother was afraid pf dogs, I mean “one drop of pee suqirting out if a dog approached him” kind of way. But he’s cool now, hell I hope so, he owns one now..lol
Comment by HumanityCritic — July 28, 2006 @ 10:04 pm
You’re good. I still make my friends lock their dogs in the bathroom or bedroom when I come over. To hell with all that getting over it.
Comment by Diva (in Demand) — July 30, 2006 @ 6:51 pm
As a general rule I’m not afraid of dogs unless they are one of the more agressive breeds. For instance, I had to walk into someone’s rental property a couple of weeks ago and it turns out the tenant, who was supposed to have one little dog, had two very big ones. One was a Pit Bull. Needless to say, I didn’t stay long.
Comment by ManNMotion — July 31, 2006 @ 9:07 am
I dated a guy in high school named Kedar.
He was a dog too….lol
Glad things got better as the night progressed…
Comment by blah blah blah — August 1, 2006 @ 7:06 am
oh this don’t make no damn sense. UPDATE DAMMIT!!!!!!!
Comment by Beloved — August 5, 2006 @ 5:47 pm
Yeah … I’m with B on this one. Please … for the love of no more fear of dogs … update!!! lol
Comment by Will — August 6, 2006 @ 7:38 pm