AIBU to be vague about an accessory I wear?

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I wear a crocheted wristband that I made some time ago pretty much all the time... It isn't anything particularly special, but it has a number embroidered on it that is significant to me. I wear it as a reminder.

If ever anyone asks about it, I just say that the number is significant to me, but doesn't mean anything to other people, and leave it at that.

Yesterday, shortly after I was introduced to a friend of a friend, I was again asked about it - so I gave my standard answer. This woman would not let it go! She got quite irate when I wouldn't explain it fully to her - but frankly, she is a stranger to me and I will likely never meet her again. I could not see why she had to know, and her reaction was bizarre.

So, AIBU not to share the significance of it? It is personal (just a 3 digit number, not a date or anything) - and she didn't have a need to know.

Should I just hide the wristband away too, or answer anyone who asks?

How did I miss the number revelation on Page 1 < slaps self >

That's really clever OP, and well done on the weight loss.

I used to do something similar when I was losing weight, I would write my allowed calories on my hand.

SistersOfPercy your tattoo sounds awesome!

Flossy I would share the pattern, but it is just about the simplest thing I ever made. I made it about 10 years ago when I learned to crochet. It is essentially just a book mark stitched into a loop with the numbers stitched on front.

Thanks to all of your positive comments, I think I am going to make myself a new one. After 10 years, perhaps it is time.

As for the 358, that is how many bodies I have buried under my vegetable plot. Buried like cordwood, I tell you!

D'oh I meant stacked like cordwood.

Don't bury your wood - it is very difficult to burn that way.

Good idea, Miaow

I wear a ring I bought on the year anniversary of being in remission from an illness. People ask often if it's a ring from my bf etc. V nosey.

I understand "conversation piece" and all, but why do people so often think that jewellery has to come from a love interest.

Hoping your remission stays "stuck", BigPaws

You could simply say it's to remind you of someone that's no longer with you, as that's sort of true.