So I'm supposed to list 10 honest things about myself here. And "dig deep" if I have to...
*when i first looked at this, I thought it said honest crap...lol..it kinda is.
1. I hate snakes. Yes, I've touched them, held them, and tried to get over my fear of them, but I can't--they freak my guts out.
2. I used to dance in the kitchen with my mother's mop when I was a kid, like a ballroom dancer.
3. I rarely watch television...only when Kent reminds me "Chuck" in on Mondays. I've missed more episodes than I've watched, I think.
4. Idaho, or rather, our experience in Idaho was bittersweet. We wanted so much to go there, knew we were supposed to be there, met some of the most loving people on the planet there--and yet, it impacted our lives in wonderful and sorrowful ways, unlike any place I've ever lived. The sweet was the blessings of 2 wonderful in-laws...Tisha and Mr. Idaho.
5. I'm losing my short-term memory, seriously. I've had MRIs, and Catscans to see what's causing it, but so far, nothing. It used to freak me out when I forgot my address/phone/husband's name, etc.--stuff I should KNOW, but now, I just keep going. I can remember things that happened 40 years ago, but can't remember what I had for dinner most nights. If I ever get a tattoo it will say: "IF FOUND PLEASE RETURN TO KENT--"...with our phone number on it.
6. I love ironing. And weeding the garden. And doing the dishes. It's the best way to have "alone time"--everyone scatters when I do these things. hmmm wonder why??
7. I never saw myself as a Mother of 7 children. That just seemed like an enormous amount of kids to me! It still does sometimes. Seven is alot of anything except M&M's. (I think it has been established that the new mom of Octuplets is looney--she already had 6 kids at home! Where were her good friends to talk her out of this nonsense?? Gimme her phone number--quick!-so I can tell her about what's to come in say, about 13 years! Eight teenagers?? The thought alone brings on an anxiety attack!)
8. I really miss our dogs that we had to give away before we moved...Aspen a golden retriever, and Denver a yellow lab. I don't say it to the kids, but I miss those sweet boys.
9. When I get stressed, I do what I call, "Circling the Wagons"...nobody in, nobody out. I just need time to take stock of things as they are, and have a game plan before I open up again. I don't know if that's healthy stress management or not, but there you have it.
10. I used to be vain when I was younger. Then I had children. And life smacked me upside the head and I haven't been right since!
So here's the rules, as I understand them...you take that little icon up there, post it and list your 10 honest things. So I tag: Joy aka Lori, Laurel, Marilyn, Tori, Sadie, lvs2dance, Roxanne, Wendy, Amy--and whomever else wants to share!
Just like M&Ms, the more kids, the better! (Says the lady who has less children than you.)
ReplyDeleteDawn, I'm so glad you didn't tag me to do the honest thing.... You are such a good friend to not make me feel guilt.. NJ
ReplyDeleteNan:I thought about it, indeed wanted to...but realized you don't have a blog to post!
ReplyDeleteBut feel free to leave your 10 in the comments thingy.
Rmax: Clearly, you are smarter than me...must be all that good kiwi.
hi Momza, thanks for stopping by. before i comment on your post, i want to thank you SO much for sharing The Love Song . . .
ReplyDeletei was not awareof it until you directed me to it. i lack the words to express to you how moved i am by it. i'm in awe. what a wonderful yo no se que feeling . . . thank you.
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your post today reads sincere. it is at times funny and at times melancholy. i luvitt.
there are some items that ring universal, and some that hit close to home.
my mom taught me how to cha-cha-cha by having me stand on her feet as she danced.
when my wife passed away, i'd hug her pillow at night and try to catch her scent in it.
your dancing with the mop reminded me of these. (i'm not sure why)
i could go on, but i'm embarrasing myself. (your fault for turning me on to Eliot)
i just want to thank you. :-)
That was so fun to read. I could relate to much of it--I too had snakes and think I am losing my short term memory. I give jobs to my girls, they leave to do them and then I call them back 10 minutes later and ask what they are doing. Ugh! I hate ironing though.
ReplyDeleteAnd I accept your assignment to write ten things, but I might wait a week or two before doing it. I recently wrote seven things about me, so I will need to really dig deep to find anything else interesting about me to post.
I love posts like this but I sure have a hard time doing them. Sure-I'll do it-it may take me two weeks-but I will!
ReplyDeleteBare-eyed, Joy, and Marilyn:
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind comments! I can't wait to read yours!!