Pants on Fire
Not "I misspoke" or "I may have misrepresented some facts." I just lied. One of my sweetest co-workers asked me if I have a blog. I've spoken many times about my love of writing and today she said, "I'm surprised you don't have a blog." (She has one in which she primarily posts gorgeous photos of her gorgeous baby.)
I murmured that I enjoy reading and posting on other people's blogs.
"Have you ever thought about starting one yourself?" she asked.
I muttered yes, mentioned concerns about privacy, said they deterred me, and changed the subject.
And then I almost backtracked and told her. I would never write anything bad about aforementioned co-worker, and she is a true friend who knows virtually everything I write about here. But still. She could mention something to another co-worker, unintentionally, and then things could get weird.
It sucks to lie, though, especially to someone so awesome.
Posted by Dori at 10:19 PM
3 Comments
I don't tell anyone at work about my blog. I just think it's too risky, too grey. I've had to lie or not tell the whole truth a few times too. I bet a lot of people do that.
I have had to make similar responses. My sister, my husband, and my two best friends are the only Real Life people who know Sophie exists. I think that this is a forgivable lie, and I hate lying. Privacy is incredibly important, in this case (I think) more important than truth.
I would have lied also but not felt as bad about it. I just started a blog and have no plans to tell anyone about it. I am sure I will write things about work, family, etc that it just feels good to confess, but only to strangers!
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