OMG I did it!!!

[tigerlily]

This is a huge and momentous occassion for me. I have had a fear of spiders, more specifically tarantulas, for some time. (since I was a little girl, but let's not dwell on how long ago that was ) I had been watching threads here, and even began to appreciate their beauty. I was so excited when I purchased my first little sling.

I have been trying to work myself up to actually holding the sling. Last Monday, I went to another cub scout pack to give a snake presentation and took along the spider shed as well. The kids all wanted to know if I had held it, and I had to tell them I hadn't yet. So this weekend I decided it was time to do something about it.....

First off... to decide to go with the adult diapers or not. Since I was too lazy to go out and get any I decided to go without.

Next, get the sling and take to a safe spot. I decided to go with the bathroom counter, hoping that I wouldn't drop it but have enough light for pictures.


Then I got the little guy out of it's container and onto the lid. I started to get a bit nervous at this point.


Okay maybe I'm getting a lot nervous, but I can do this. We'll start with baby steps. Maybe just a couple legs on my hand, I think I might be able to do that.


Just another second and I'm good. Please don't let me freak out or drop the little baby.


Okay that's enough. I'm good. Now go back onto your lid little T. ACK, wait ... what are you doing. Oh gawd, it's on my hand and how the heck am I supposed to get it back into it's container. Breathe. Okay time to get off ... eep!


The sling spent all of 2 minutes on my hand, but that was because it took me that long to coax it off me!

BUT ... I did it and I'm so proud of me!!!!

[Stewart_Reptiles]

How do I know it is YOUR hand?

For all I know it could be someone else so I think someone need to take a picture of you with the T in your hand

Did I mention you were NUTS.

[Jyson]

Congrats!!!!!!!

All the people who I know that are afraid of spiders, have never made the effort to get over their fear. Some have made the effort in getting over their fear of snakes, but would say heck no to spiders.

Anyways, congrads on taking the steps to conquering your fear! Pretty soon you'll be walking around showing him off to everyone, and they'll be all :

Btw, (s)he is a cool lil guy, what species is he?

[tigerlily]

How do I know it is YOUR hand?

For all I know it could be someone else so I think someone need to take a picture of you with the T in your hand

Did I mention you were NUTS.

Who else is going to be dumb enough to let me put a T on their hand?

Hmm... you know I'm not sure you have mentioned NUTS. I'm sure there were a multitude of other names, but I'm not positive on that particular one.

[Bruce Whitehead]

That is so cool.

I am scared of spideys too... but really want one.

I was scared of snakes at one time too... WTF?

Glad you held the wee baby boy...

bruce

PS: you know Deb is not going to be happy till she gets a pic of it on your face to prove it is you. Do not encourage her.

[python.princess]

Haha! Yay for you! You can keep that spider though! I'm not afraid... Just don't like bugs!

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Who else is going to be dumb enough to let me put a T on their hand?

Definitely would have to be related to you!

Hmm... you know I'm not sure you have mentioned NUTS. I'm sure there were a multitude of other names, but I'm not positive on that particular one.

That because

[tigerlily]

That is so cool.

I am scared of spideys too... but really want one.

I was scared of snakes at one time too... WTF?

Glad you held the wee baby boy...

bruce

PS: you know Deb is not going to be happy till she gets a pic of it on your face to prove it is you. Do not encourage her.

Oh good heavens! Who's the one giving her ideas now?

I never would have thought I would enjoy the little thing so much. It's very cool to watch just walking around.

Haha! Yay for you! You can keep that spider though! I'm not afraid... Just don't like bugs!

Thanks Mel.

I am not afraid of cockroaches, but I do not want one of those so I understand. If you ever change your mind, I'll be sure to send one your way though.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

PS: you know Deb is not going to be happy till she gets a pic of it on your face to prove it is you. Do not encourage her.

Bruce that is actually a GREAT idea

So Christie I am waiting (even on your shoulder would do it) show us how BRAVE you are!

[tigerlily]

Congrats!!!!!!!

All the people who I know that are afraid of spiders, have never made the effort to get over their fear. Some have made the effort in getting over their fear of snakes, but would say heck no to spiders.

Anyways, congrads on taking the steps to conquering your fear! Pretty soon you'll be walking around showing him off to everyone, and they'll be all :

Btw, (s)he is a cool lil guy, what species is he?

Missed this one. We must have posted at the same time.

THANKS! This really is a HUGE step for me, but not too many people understand. My mother is getting the biggest kick out of it, since I always fussed at her for her Ts.

Now I'm not too sure that I'll be walking around with the little guy just yet. It's a Chaco Golden Knee and will be getting MUCH bigger, so I figure I better start aquainting myself with him/her now.

Definitely would have to be related to you!

That because

My sister said she would have to hold it, so I guess you're right. Of course two others of my sisters do not even want to come into my house now.

Love you too girl!