When I was in middle school I was pee shy. I would get nervous when using a urinal with people around and I really wanted to conquor my fear as I felt like it would be another step towards becoming an adult. Then I saw What's Love Got To Do With It? the Tina Turner biopic and I remember there was a scene that really affected me. Towards the end of the film there is a part where Tina having embraced Buddhism explains to her friend the mini temple she has set up and the phrase Nam Myoho Renge Kyo which she describes as chanting to find peace of mind, calmness, serentiy, blah blah blah. So, of course, being the absorbant sponge that most 12 year olds are, I decided to practice a little Buddhism the next day after a few too many capri suns. Low and behold, it worked. From that day on I have been able to pee next to someone, often with zero inhibition. Perhaps sometimes, I'm a little overzealous in my desire to pee next to you. What I really want to say is, thank you Angela Bassett.
