March 31, 2004

  • ATM Strategy

    ML:  Making out is not a part of my ATM Strategy. (i.e. we don't do that)
    Me:  ATM Strategy?  What's that?
    ML:  Abstinence Til Marriage.
    Me: Oh.  (hrm... I don't even have one.)

    Since that conversation, I decided to come up with one -- which I guess seems sorta strangely nonconsequential since I'm not dating anyone, but at the same thing, I think there are certain patterns and habits I can set now to promote ATM.  Here's what I've come up with so far:

    1.  Avoid watching sex scenes on movies and makeout scenes on TV.
         Strategy:    Have a book on hand to refer to in order to
                          distract myself when the scene comes on --
                          or go to the bathroom.
    2.  Don't read romance novels.
    3.  Avoid being in a bedroom with a guy alone.
         If this happens...
            Strategy:  
                  a)  don't close the door
                  b)  don't sit down
                  c)  try to leave the room ASAP without seeming rude or abrupt

    Posting this means that I will now be held accountable to these things by ALL of you out there!  :)

    Do you have an ATM Strategy?

Comments (4)

  • Good question! I don't think I've ever put very much thought into specific boundaries and steps, although it seems like that would be an important thing to do... I'll have to think about that a bit.

    Ever wonder why they have braille dots on the keypads of drive-up ATM machines?

  • yeah, just keep your pants on!

  • i guess i should add that i've chosen these guidelines for myself b/c i think that it's very easy for me to say "well, this is what i want - abstinence" but if i'm putting myself in the position/context/environment that is contrary to that desire, than i'm only deceiving myself.  for example, say, i'm trying to study for a final and my goal is, "i am not going to sleep til i finish reading the textbook" but then i turn off the lights, get into my bed, and close my eyes.. what's going to happen??  i'm gonna fall asleep!

    the issue for me is always integrity.  saying that i'll "keep my pants on" :) -- is not gonna be very effectually preventive if all i think about, look at, and do is put myself in a very sexually risque position/environment.

  • hahahahahha eprops to cindy... that was hilarious

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