Awkward

When you visit the church that supports you, people who don't know what to say to you sometimes look at you and say, 'I'm happy'.

Sometimes the idea of going to an Easter sunrise service at 7:00 am outside seems like a good idea until you get there and the guy who hosts it opens it up for anyone to say something, then gives the customary 'Don't everyone speak at once.' comment, then allows a few agonizing minutes of numbing silence, and then some guy offers, 'I have a praise. I finished my taxes.'

Sometimes when you ask to meet your supporter for coffee and she is older and single and very conservative, she might answer your question with a long 'yeeeaaahhhh...ummm...yeeeeaaahhh', and then you should give her an out so she doesn't think you're asking her out for a date.

When you see people you haven't seen in a long time, they usually remember embarassing details of your life from like 10 years ago and will feel comfortable bringing them up in group situations.

When you are sharing a holiday meal with a family that is not your own, sometimes they will stare at you often during the meal and study you're facial expressions and then ask you to 'smile' or 'are you ok' or 'do need a drink...soda, WINE.'