If you're on Facebook or MySpace, I'm sure you've seen those quizzes circulating that want you to disclose tons of personal information and share it with 200 or so of your closest friends. One of them is called "25 Random Things About Me." I decided, well, why limit myself to just Facebook when I can embarrass myself in front of the whole world? So here's my list, minus five. Hey, some things simply must stay confidential...
1. My oven has a tendency to burn things (no matter where I live) as does it’s offspring – the toaster oven.
2. I was just mooned by my 6 year-old offspring for "crisping" the fish sticks.
3. I'm fairly certain it's my computer that causes my oven to over cook things. It’s in close proximity to the kitchen.
4. Prior to the crisping, I found a typo on the Hollister website. If they pay me enough, (or send me a free hoodie) I’ll tell them where it is.
5. I talk to myself. A lot. (Working from home will do that to you.) I occasionally do so with other people in the room, or while out shopping.
6. I totally dig the movie "Mr. Bean's Holiday." (Na-na-na…)
7. I often dance with my son when shopping. It helps us both endure the process.
8. Dictionary dot com is one of my favorite websites.
9. The Thesaurus is my favorite dinosaur.
10. Along with talking to myself, I also talk to the computer, the television, the radio, and various other inanimate objects. Oh, and sometimes the drivers of other cars - usually in the form of a question...
11. I have an intense disdain for mean people, and drivers who think turn signals are optional. They are very likely one and the same.
12. I firmly believe that dark chocolate should be consumed on a daily basis.
13. My children and I regularly quote movie lines and randomly break into song (or a British accent) at any given moment.
14. I have watched not only the entire LOTR extended DVD set, but all of the making of, and even the commentaries. (Hey, I had a knee injury...thank God.)
15. If you look closely at my ears, you'll understand why I would've made the perfect bride for Legolas.
16. My son just informed me that Spider Man is lost in my bed. Understandable, it's a very large bed. But if I find him first I'm keeping him.
17. On occasion I feel the overwhelming desire to be upside-down, and must do a cartwheel, handstand, hang from the monkey bars, over the couch, or assume some type of yoga position to invert myself. I don't know why, it just makes me feel good.
18. I've known the song lyrics to almost every song on the radio since I was three years old. This would amuse/irritate friends in college who tried repeatedly change the station.
19. Alone or with kids, remaining in the parked car to finish singing a good song is a normal part of life. I wonder how many parking lot security cameras have filmed our in-car concerts?
20. I probably would have gone insane were it not for the invention of the internet. Wouldn't we all?
Enjoyed your random things, and noticed that you like freshly painted sunsets. How about freshly painted sunrises? I did one a few days ago.
ReplyDeletelove 16 and only weird people DON'T do 19.
ReplyDeleteI've often wondered if the owners of blogs are notified once a comment is lodged; and do they ever read them? At any rate, thanks for your list; it's a refresher for me: 1,4 (I'm forever finding typos--there's one in #3),5,10,11,12(milk chocolate is also good),13,14,17,18,19,20 (except I probably would have been forced to invent it).
ReplyDeleteHey there, Flower of Scotland! Yes, I am notified, and I most certainly do read each and every one. They are why I keep writing. :) Thanks for the head's up on the typo! The editor of national magazine missed it -- kudos to you! If you see any others, please lemme know. ;)
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Monica