My Belly Button

This is a rather strange entry, I probably should have deleted it.

I had a bit of a revelation about my...belly button. For those that don't know me, I am a bit overweight. And as a (now) 40 something year old, I've taken some things for granted. My belly button is one of those things. I have always assumed that my belly button was an "inny" not an "outty". With the way my belly hangs out over my belt, and with not really thinking (or examining) my belly button over the years, I just assumed that my belly button was an inny. So, when the change or realization?

From time to time the topic of "buttons" comes up. And over the years, without a second thought, I would say with absolutely certainty, that my button was an inny. I've even imagined how strange it would be if my belly button was an outty.

Well, recently while chatting online, the topic came up. Since I had my digital camera, I even took a picture and posted it during my IM chat. To my surprise, I was told I was mistaken that I had an outty belly button. A couple of days later, I purposely started the conversation with someone else, and again I posted the picture while chatting online. And again, the comment was the same. Outty not Inny.

The strange part -- other than posting this entry. The strange part is being 40 years old and not knowing what kind of belly button I have. I told myself that I would probably ask my doctor. However, on an unrelated note, my doctor months ago(before this "button" topic started), mentioned that on my next visit, I should probably have a prostate exam. Now, I'm thinking mentioning my belly button would make an awkward situation much more awkward.


Completion Date - Friday, November 7, 2008 3:57AM
Post Date - Thursday, February 19, 2009 5:20PM