Sushi A New Experience - Timmy Bates

I have been faced, many times, with the choice to eat sushi. Often times in situations where it would be impolite to deny eating sushi, like at the home of a girlfriend or a dinner party with your in-laws. But with each situation where I am faced with eating sushi, comes the horrific memory of my brother vomitiing everywhere in the car after eating at a sushi restaurant. The sounds of retching, splashing, and screaming mixed with the smell of stomach bile was more than enough to nauseate me at the mere mention of sushi from then on. 

So it was quite the experience to knowingly and willingly go to Wild Ginger to eat sushi. In all honesty it was a nerve racking moment. I was legitimately nervous I would throw up in the restaurant. But with some encouragement from my wife, (who loves sushi) I realized I was being irrational and ate sushi! I learned it is pretty good! I am not saying that I would order it if I didn't absoultey have too, but I don't have to refuse it anymore if it is offered to me. I tried several kinds of sushi, some that were not really fishy at all, more like deep fried rice then anything. I had some others that unfortunately brought the scent of sushi bile back into my mind, but I was able to push through it. All in all I can eat sushi now! Which is a big deal for me and my wife. She hated the fact that I wouldn't eat it. So not only did I conquer a fear but my relationship with my wife is even better! I learned that the power of the mind is incredible. I have had a fear of sushi for a long time, but breaking through that fear has opened up a whole new world. I think I am ready to try fish now. I am excited to no longer be afraid food that comes from water. This was awesome. Hopefully this will help with ideas for Sun Bum...